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Tony Award-winner Paul Tazewell, Cheyenne Jackson, John Cameron Mitchell, Jim Parsons, and more Broadway artists are set to appear in Reclaim the Flag, a new documentary film from designer Alexis Bittar and producer Bruce Cohen. Watch the trailer now. The film seeks to spark conversation about the American flag, what it represents in a changing culture, and how it can be reclaimed by Americans from all backgrounds and identities. The movie features nearly 50 leaders from the LGBTQ+ community, spanning age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and profession. Some of these notables include artists and activists Bill T. Jones and Raquel Willis, entertainment figures Lena Waithe, George Takei, Harper Steele, King Princess, John Cameron Mitchell,...

Lena Waithe and Brandon Flynn are among those who will be featured in “Reclaim the Flag,” a 30-minute short about the American flag.

The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.

“Reclaim the Flag,” premiering July 17, features interviews with bold-faced names from Hollywood, politics, media and fashion, including Lena Waithe, Gus Kenworthy, Jonathan Capehart, Marc Jacobs, Bill T. Jones, Jim Parsons, George Takei, Gottmik, Gigi Goode, Cheyenne Jackson, Brandon Flynn, Harper Steele, Isaac Mizrahi, John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Tazewell, Raquel Willis, Josh Wood, Jenna Lyons, Justin Tranter and Marc Jacobs.

The trailer for the film, released Tuesday morning, opens with the words and a voiceover asking, “What does the American flag symbolize to you?”

Waithe says in the trailer, “Depending...

Steven Spielberg is once again venturing into the realm of science fiction with a highly anticipated new film slated for release on June 12, 2026. The film, which remains officially untitled, marks the director’s return to the sci-fi genre, four decades after iconic works such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

At a recent event on the Universal Pictures lot, held to honor Spielberg with a new state-of-the-art movie theater named after him, the director presented an exclusive first look of footage from the upcoming film to the guests in attendance. While detailed plot information has not been released, the screenplay is written by David Koepp, a frequent Spielberg collaborator known for writing Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds. The story is based on an original idea by Spielberg. According to Variety, it’s been heavily rumored the project is a UFO adventure.

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Wicked For Good

I cheered when Paul Tazewell won Best Costume Design and Nathan Crowley won Production Design for Wicked and yet I also felt a sense of dread. One of my great popculture fears in this franchise era is that the Oscars will one day lose their identity and become something akin to the Emmys with the same achievements winning again and again. Naturally then I'm excited to see new variations on the pinks and greens and golds and blacks of Wicked's color palette in Wicked For Good but also don't want to see it win back to back Oscars in the eye-candy categories, since it's essentially one long film, split into two. (It's the same reason I rolled my eyes that the Academy felt the need to nominate Stuart Craig and Stepheni McMillan for a full half of the Harry Potter franchise films even...

Jason Isaacs and Benito Skinner are stepping out during Men’s Fashion Week in Milan!

The 62-year-old White Lotus actor and the 31-year-old Overcompensating actor posed for photos as they arrived at the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Fashion Show on Monday (June 23) in Milan, Italy.

Other stars in attendance include Simu Liu, The Handmaid’s Tale actor Max Minghella, Captain America: Brave New World actor Giancarlo Esposito, In the Fade director Fatih Akin, and Wicked costume designer Paul Tazewell.

The day before, Benito joined Benedict Cumberbatch, Harris Dickinson, and more stars at Prada‘s menswear fashion show.

In a new interview, Benito opened up about the potential for a second season of Overcompensating, and making a new movie with co-star Owen Thiele.

Click through the gallery inside for more photos of the stars at the fashion show…...

Joe Alwyn and Cooper Koch step out for the Tod’s Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 presentation on Sunday (June 22) in Milan, Italy.

The two actors were among several celebs attending the fashion show held during Milan Menswear Fashion Week over the weekend. Joe was also seen posing with the brand’s creative director Matteo Tamburini.

Also in attendance were Cooper‘s younger brother Walker, actors Sebastiano Pigazzi, Keita Machida and Andre Lamoglia, singers Jungwoo, Lennon Gallagher and Baptiste Giabiconi, Oscar and Tony-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell, fashion tastemaker Rahi Chadda and influencers Zack Lugo, Ryan Prevedel, and Elevator Boys‘ Tim Schaecker and Jacob Rott.

Earlier in the weekend, Cooper joined a couple other actors for the Ralph Lauren presentation during Milan Fashion Week, and prior to that, he attended a Montblanc event!

Browse through the gallery to see 20+ photos of the celebrities attending the Tod’s fashion presentation during Milan Fashion Week…...

Michelle Williams will star as the title character in an Off Broadway revival of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie this fall opposite Mike Faist in a production directed by Hamilton‘s Thomas Kail.

The revival is part of the fall 2025 season at Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse. Anna Christie begins performances on November 25 and runs through February 1, 2026.

The production was announced today on the St. Ann’s Warehouse website.

The synopsis: “In 1921, Anna Christie, a reformed prostitute, walks into a saloon on South Street and snaps one of the great lines in theater history: ‘Gimme a whiskey—ginger ale on the side. And don’t be stingy, baby.’ With that entrance, Eugene O’Neill cracks open a new age of modern drama. In this new production, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton), Emmy Award winner and five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams takes on one of the...

The Tony Awards have released the Tony Awards acceptance speeches that weren't televised on CBS. Watch videos of Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell, and more accept their awards below! The new videos include the design categories and special Tony honors that were shown during Paramount's The Tony Awards: Act One pre-show. Celia Keenan-Bolger – 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award Acceptance Speech Paul Tazewell – Best Costume Design of a Musical (Death Becomes Her) <iframe allow="accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;" allowfullscreen=""...

The 78th annual Tony Awards brought a revolutionary spark to New York City, quite literally, as the original Hamilton cast stormed the stage to celebrate the musical’s 10th anniversary. A decade after Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece rewrote Broadway history, the Tony-winning phenomenon reunited its founding cast for a show-stopping tribute that left the crowd cheering, “Rise up!” With hits like My Shot and The Room Where It Happens, the evening was a nostalgic whirlwind of talent and memories.

From Miranda to Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, the stage lit up with stars who once brought America’s founding fathers and mothers to life. But amidst the excitement, one familiar face was missing from the room where it happens, Anthony Ramos. While the night was a celebration of triumph, his absence left fans wondering where the Hamilton favorite could be.

Why was Anthony Ramos...

Darren Criss and cast of “Maybe Happy Ending” perform at The 78Th Annual Tony Awards

The 2025 Tony Awards, which aired on CBS on June 8th, had the awards show’s best ratings since 2019. CBS reports the viewership was up a whopping 38% over 2024. In addition, the 78th Annual Tony Awards hosted by Cynthia Erivo drew in the largest streaming audience on Paramount+, increasing the streaming viewership by 208% over last year.

Maybe Happy Ending emerged the big winner, taking home the Best Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Darren Criss), Best Direction of a Musical (Michael Arden), Best Book of a Musical (Will Aronson and Hue Park), Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Dane Laffrey and George Reeve), and Best Original Score trophies. Buena Vista Social Club followed with four, and Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Sunset Blvd. picked up three each.

2025 Tony...

Of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2025 Tony Awards, 25 results stand out in terms of historical context. So, what were this year’s most interesting facts, records, and milestones?

1. Cole Escola is the third nonbinary performer to win a Tony for acting, following historic victories by Alex Newell (Shucked) and J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) in 2023. Escola is also the first individual to have won for starring in their own play since Harvey Fierstein (Sunday's Lifetime Achievement Award winner) for Torch Song Trilogy in 1983.

2. In 1973, Julie Harris won Best Actress in a Play for portraying Mary Todd Lincoln in James Prideaux's The Last of Mrs. Lincoln. This year, Escola won Best Actor in a Play for portraying Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!

3. The productions that received multiple Tony nominations, but went home empty-handed, were Boop!, Dead Outlaw, English, Floyd Collins, Good Night,...

Early in the 2025 Tony Awards, host Cynthia Erivo singled out an “up-and-comer” who landed his first nomination this year: George Clooney.

The Oscar-winning actor-director was going places, Erivo suggested, but just hours later Clooney, who got a number of onstage shout-outs during the awards ceremony that aired live on CBS, left the Tonys without the Broadway play receiving a single award, despite being nominated for five honors, including a best actor in a play nod for Clooney, which he lost to Oh, Mary!‘s Cole Escola.

The play, which has been breaking records with its multimillion-dollar weekly box office grosses, closed out its run with a matinée performance before Sunday’s awards, after which Clooney quickly went back to his natural hair color, which he’d dyed brown for the show, and Saturday night’s performance aired live on CNN in a highly touted special.

Similarly, the latest revival of Gypsy,...

With a Wicked host at the helm — that would be Elphaba actress and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo — it’s no surprise the 78th annual Tony Awards had its fair share of magical moments.

The evening, celebrating the best and brightest of the 2024-25 Broadway season, aired live from Radio City Music Hall in New York and had no shortage of star power, thrilling performances, and a few surprises hiding in the wings. Read on for the highlights (and a few lowlights) from the 2025 Tonys telecast.

Best: Cynthia Erivo’s opening number

Some Tony Awards openers go full tilt — loads of dancers and props and shiny bells and whistles, but when you have Cynthia Erivo, what compares to that voice? After a set-up where she kindly declines advice for what she should do to open the show, and some affirmation from Oprah Winfrey herself that “the only thing you need to do is just be yourself,...

Three months after making history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, Paul Tazewell scored the Tony Award on Sunday for Best Costume Design of a Musical for Death Becomes Her. That makes him just the second person in history to win an Oscar and Tony for costume design in the same calendar year.

"Having been a part of Death Becomes Her and creating a piece of theater where people can be laughing and joyful, I think that that makes a huge difference in people's lives," Tazewell told Gold Derby a week ago. "That's why I do what I do.

Read: 'Death Becomes Her' costume designer Paul Tazewell on creating show's spectacular outfits: 'Theater-making is about the impossible' (exclusive images)

Tazewell previously won the Tony for Hamilton in 2016, joining the following list of individuals who won both...

A unique category was recently featured on Jeopardy! Masters. For "Broadway Musical Change A Letter," contestants are asked to guess the title of an existing Broadway musical from a plot description that has been altered to reflect a slightly new title. The "new" musicals include takes on familiar shows such as Pirates of Penzance, Annie Get Your Gun, and more. Jeopardy! and Jeopardy! Masters often features theater and Broadway-themed categories, including one featuring Costume Designer Paul Tazewell. Jeopardy! also dedicated a category to the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary!, which saw Cole Escola make an appearance on the show. Likewise, playwright Aaron Sorkin called into Jeopardy! Masters for a category about his work. Other Broadway categories and final Jeopardys include "Drama,"...

Tony and Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell recently appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! Masters, offering clues to the contestants about famous costumes and their designers from film and television. Earlier this year, Tazewell won an Oscar for his work in part one of the Wicked movie. Test your knowledge of costume design by watching the video! Jeopardy! and Jeopardy! Masters often features theater and Broadway-themed categories. Recently, Jeopardy! dedicated a category to the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary!, which saw Cole Escola make an appearance on the show. Likewise, playwright Aaron Sorkin called into Jeopardy! Masters for a category about his work. Other Broadway categories and final Jeopardys include "Drama," "Broadway Premieres," "The Stage" "Broadway Debuts," Stage...

Native Son has announced the honorees of its 2025 Native Son Awards, recognizing the accomplishments and advocacy of Black gay and queer men.

This year, the organization will honor actor Colman Domingo, costume designer Paul Tazewell, choreographer Sean Bankhead, multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams, National Black Justice Collective CEO and executive director Dr. David J. Johns and founder of the Black AIDS Institute Phill Wilson.

“I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition at the Native Son Awards,” Tazewell, who made history earlier this year when he became the first African American male costume designer to be nominated for the Academy Award for best costume design, which he later won for his work on Wicked, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “This organization is incredibly close to my heart, and to be acknowledged by a community that celebrates the brilliance and resilience of Black queer and gay men is truly humbling. Thank you for seeing me.

It’s time to venture back to the Emerald City.

Universal has released the official trailer for “Wicked: For Good,” the second part to 2024’s hit Broadway movie adaptation.

“Wicked: For Good” brings back Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp and Bowen Yang as Pfannee. Jon M. Chu directed both films with screenplays by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox.

Per the official logline, the second film — “set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas” — will “cover the events of the musical’s second act, following Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship being put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda...

Winners of the 2025 Drama Desk Awards were announced at a ceremony on June 1, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess. These awards are unique in that Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off Broadway compete together in the same categories.

Maybe Happy Ending was a clear favorite with Drama Desk voters, claiming six awards to become the winningest production of the ceremony. The show’s victories include the coveted Outstanding Musical prize and Outstanding Director for Michael Arden. Writers Will Aronson and Hue Park pulled off a clean sweep with wins for Music, Lyrics, and Book of a Musical.

The Drama Desks employ combined gender acting categories, with an expanded number of nominees. As such, they’ve decided to present two winners by default in each acting race. Tony Award frontrunner Sarah Snook claimed Lead Performance in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, alongside fellow Tony nominee Laura Donnelly for The Hill of California.

“They’d be silly not to be skeptical, but luckily this movie just happens to have one of the best fan bases,” says Noel Carey, one-half of the Tony-nominated composing team responsible for bringing the cult-classic 1992 film Death Becomes Her to Broadway. Although screen-to-stage adaptations are always dicey propositions, he shares that diehard fans have embraced the musical: “They are really excited about the changes and the nods to the film and instead of getting the movie twice, they’re just getting another Death Becomes Her.” Carey and other creatives from the production sat down with Gold Derby and other journalists at the 2025 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees press event.

Fellow lyricist and composer Julia Mattison believes the reason why this theatrical treatment of the material has been so well received is because she and Carey feel just as passionately about the original movie as decades-long fans do. She explains,...

Paul Tazewell recently made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked. Now, he's currently the frontrunner to win Best Costume Design of a Musical at this year's Tony Awards for Death Becomes Her. If he prevails, Tazewell would be just the second person in history to win an Oscar and Tony for costume design in the same calendar year.

Tazewell is already a Tony winner, having previously triumphed for Hamilton in 2016. In fact, he's now on the following list of individuals who have won both Tonys and Oscars for costume design:

Irene Sharaff — won her first Oscar in 1952 for An American in Paris; won the Tony in 1952 for The King & I; won four more Oscars in 1956 for that musical's subsequent film version, 1962 for West Side Story, 1964 for Cleopatra, and 1967 for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Cecil Beaton...

Thom Browne tailored a starry group for Monday night’s Met Gala.

Many of those A-list guests gathered for a group portrait in their custom looks by the American luxury designer as the Thom Browne class portrait has become something of an annual tradition at New York’s Pierre Hotel. Posing in their Monday best were stars of Hollywood, sports, music and fashion including Demi Moore, newly minted Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña, Janelle Monáe, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Tazewell, Severance star Tramell Tillman, Anok Yai, Walton Goggins, WNBA breakout Angel Reese, Lorde and Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champ Saquon Barkley.

This year’s Met Gala went down with a theme of “Tailored for You,” a nice fit for Browne whose modern take on classic suiting has made him a celebrity magnet over the years. “For me, everything begins and ends with tailoring,” Browne told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement on Tuesday.

Just a few months after Wicked left theaters with a rich box office haul of more than $750 million, its sequel got an intriguing update. Wicked: For Good has been set for release later this year on November 21, almost one year after the original film. This came as a shock to some upon its announcement, but it lined up with the news that the original and sequel were filmed back to back, which proved to be a smart decision after Wicked’s box office success. Wicked: For Good composer Stephen Schwartz, who also composed the Broadway musical and the first film, recently sat down for an interview with Variety, and he provided a status update on the sequel, admitting that he’s feeling the “pressure”:

“We are trying to keep our heads down and focus because there’s a lot of work to do, but it is exciting, and it...

Cynthia Erivo hosts the 2025 Tony Awards (Photo Credit: CBS)

Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending lead the 2025 Tony Awards nominees, scoring 10 nominations each. Dead Outlaw, John Proctor is the Villain, Sunset Blvd, and The Hills of California earned seven nominations, followed by Floyd Collins, Just in Time, Purpose, and The Picture of Dorian Gray with six.

Among the stars earning Tony Award nominations are George Clooney, Mia Farrow, Jonathan Groff, Darren Criss, Bob Odenkirk, Sadie Sink, and Sarah Snook. And with her nomination for Gypsy, Audra McDonald is now the most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway history.

“I’m so grateful, and that’s overwhelming to think about. I’m so lucky. The one thing I always wanted to do growing up, one thing that gave me joy and kind of gave me purpose and made me feel most like myself was to perform theater,” said...

The 2025 Tony Awards nominations were announced on Thursday morning and made waves with its snubs and surprises. Out of all the nominees spread across 26 categories, there are 22 fascinating facts, stats, trivia and achievements that stand out as particularly noteworthy.

1. Many noteworthy names are nominated for producing at least one Broadway show this year, including two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker J. J. Abrams (Sunset Boulevard), Tony-winning director Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending and Sunset Boulevard), three-time Emmy nominated producer Greg Berlanti (Sunset Boulevard), four-time Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington (Gypsy), three-time Oscar nominated producer Jason Blum (Death Becomes Her), Emmy-winning actor Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), nine-time Tony nominated director Scott Ellis, Tony-winning actress Lachanze (Buena Vista Social Club and Purpose), Emmy-winning actor John Leguizamo (Buena Vista Social Club), Tony-winning director Kenny Leon (Our Town), three-time Tony nominated director Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard), five-time Oscar-nominated producer Frank Marshall (Buena Vista Social Club), two-time Tony...

The nominations for the 78th annual Tony Awards celebrating the best on Broadway for the 2024-25 season saw Hollywood take a starring role Thursday, when a diverse mix of names best known for movies and TV scored noms.

The acting categories included noms for two-time Oscar winner George Clooney, Daniel Dae Kim (Yellow Face) and Harry Lennix (Purpose) up for Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, while Actress in a Leading Role in a Play saw Mia Farrow (The Roommate), Stranger Things star Sadie Sink (John Proctor Is the Villain) and Succession Emmy winner Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray) in the mix.

On the musical side, nominees included actors Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending) and Jonathan Groff’s turn as Bobby Darin (Just in Time), while Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd.) were among the actress noms.

Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending topped Thursday's Tony Awards nominations with 10 bids each.

Close behind with seven apiece are Dead Outlaw, John Proctor Is the Villain, Sunset Boulevard, and The Hills of California.

Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Outlaw, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical are up for Best Musical.

English,The Hills of California, John Proctor Is the Villain, Oh, Mary!, and Purpose are the Best Play nominees.

Among the acting nominees are George Clooney, Sadie Sink, Sarah Snook, and Nicole Scherzinger.

Clooney was nominated for Best Actor in a Play for Good Night, and Good Luck, his Broadway debut. Notable snubs in the category were Othello stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington.

See Final 2025 Tony eligibility rulings: Jinkx Monsoon, Jeb Brown, and Bernadette Peters will compete as featured players

Sink (John Proctor Is the Villain) and...

Welcome to the Gold Ticket, your VIP guide to the best in pop culture for the weekend ahead, curated by the Gold Derby team of experts. (March 21 - March 23)

The main event: Oscar redux

Anora, the reigning Best Picture winner is now on Hulu. The Brooklyn-set dramedy won five Oscars, the most of this year, including a record four for Sean Baker personally: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. The fifth award went to Mikey Madison for her performance as the titular sex worker who gets engaged to Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the immature son of a Russian oligarch. She thinks her ship has come in, but their love is impossible because his parents will not allow it. So she has to fight for what she wants, as she’s always done. The film has graphic nudity, a record-setting number of F-words, and a core...

Christopher Gattelli had choreographed 17 previous Broadway shows, winning a Tony Award for Newsies. But this season's Death Becomes Her marks his first time directing, in addition to crafting the dance sequences. “There have been other things that have been bubbling, but I'm just so proud that this is my first,” he exclaims. Gattelli recently sat down with Gold Derby to reflect on bringing the classic comedy to life on the rialto.

Gattelli is quick to praise his “incredible” production team, but he felt surprisingly comfortable during his first stint in the director’s chair. “The path is more clear because I have an overall vision,” he explains. “That's why I think this is the right show for that kind of collaboration with myself. It was more natural for me to come to the stair-fall using a dancer rather than another option. Having the choreographic background and saying like, ‘Oh, we're...

"Wicked," released with enough green and pink merchandising to choke a horse, has been one of the rare musical extravaganzas to cross over from an audience of theater enthusiasts into the mainstream. Based on the popular Broadway musical starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth (which in turn was based on a Gregory Maguire novel of the same name), "Wicked" tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz." Elphaba ends up becoming roommates with Glinda (Ariana Grande as the future good witch) while they're both studying magic at university. An unlikely friendship blossoms between the two total opposites -- until it's suddenly tested by the lure of the Wizard and his Emerald City. 

"Wicked" was a smash hit, earning over $700 million at the box office and 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Erivo), and Best Supporting Actress (Grande). It ultimately won...

The Academy determined the most worthy films of last year at the 97th Oscars on Sunday. However, the number of awards for these films doesn’t necessarily give us a full picture of the films’ popularity with the audience. New data reveals the most streamed Oscar-nominated films and fans would be surprised to learn that some of the big winners at the Oscars are absent from this list.

Anora was the leading winner of the Oscars night and won five awards, including four wins for director Sean Baker. Adrien Brody’s The Brutalist won three awards, while Emilia Pérez, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked won two awards each.

Best Picture winner Anora isn’t one of the most streamed Oscar nominated movies | Credits: Neon

However, none of these top winners were the most streamed movies. In fact, some of the non-winners took the top spots on this list. Some of...

Timothée Chalamet Kylie Jenner Oscars Exit (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Timothée Chalamet made a quiet yet deliberate move at the Oscars, momentarily leading Kylie Jenner away from the spotlight, just as his ex, Lily-Rose Depp, took the stage.

It wasn’t a coincidence as the actor, keen on shielding Jenner from unnecessary scrutiny, ensured cameras had no chance to capture her reaction to his former flame’s big moment.

Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Pauline Chalamet leaving the 2025 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/WOAnSm0SCF

— Timothée Chalamet Updates (@timotheeupdates) March 3, 2025

Kylie Jenner’s Fragile State

At 27, Jenner has been in a vulnerable state, still mourning the loss of her beloved hairstylist and close friend, Jesús Guerrero. His sudden passing at just 34 left her devastated, and Chalamet, ever the supportive boyfriend, has been doing all he can to provide comfort.

Trending Oscars 2025: Dune: Part Two Won Two Awards, But The Audience Missed Zendaya,...

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There was plenty of toasting to go around at the Oscars on Sunday night, as the major awards were spread out amongst Anora, A Real Pain, Emilia Perez and Conclave, but there was also actual toasting at the ceremony thanks to Champagne Lallier.

The prestigious champagne house was the exclusive champagne at the 97th Academy Awards, kicking off a multi-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,...

All-Time Records Set at 97th Academy Awards (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The 97th Academy Awards delivered a ceremony brimming with groundbreaking momentsh that jolted the congregation of cinema’s luminaries. Anora emerged as the night’s titan, propelled by Sean Baker’s monumental sweep of accolades, while Mikey Madison, at a mere 25 years, clinched Best Actress and etched her name among Gen-z trailblazers.

While Demi Moore’s inaugural nomination stirred the throng, hinting at her overdue recognition, Kieran Culkin’s season-long conquest lent a touch of inevitability to the proceedings. From distant corners of the globe to voices long sidelined, the night manifested a roster of precedents stretching the annals of Oscar history. Here are 10 records established and broken at the historical 97th Academy Awards.

1. Longest Speech in Oscar History by an Actor

Adrien Brody’s 5-minute-40-second address for The Brutalist set a Guinness World Record as the longest Oscar speech,...

This year’s Oscars were something else; we got a new host, exciting movies lined up for the awards, and, as always, performances between the ceremonies to keep the viewers and audience entertained. Apart from the generic things, the Oscars had the potential to go down in the history books.

However, due to reasons like Oscar snubs and passable performances, it did not turn out to be as great as the previous award ceremonies they had hosted. But this did not stop the Oscars from creating headlines. We saw Adrien Brody win his second Oscar and Sean Baker holding multiple Oscars in his arms in a cradle hold. Other than these notable achievements, some records were broken as well.

In today’s article, we are going to explore all the achievements that happened for the first time in history.

6. Best International Feature win for I’m Still Here ‘I’m...

There’s been much chatter about the Academy’s past decade of diversity efforts post-#OscarsSoWhite controversy. But the drastic change in the Academy membership is not as tied to racial diversity as you’d casually think.

Ultimately, as proven by the most recent Academy Awards winners, the Oscars have gone international. Best Animated Feature winner “Flow,” Best Documentary Feature winner “No Other Land,” and Best International Feature winner “I’m Still Here” were the first Oscar wins for Latvia, Palestine, and Brazil (with the latter also the first Brazil-produced Best Picture nominee.)

While the Academy is U.S.-based, it’s been inclusive of global films for decades. They are not so boxed into the Best International Feature category anymore. So instead of one segment of the show honoring a filmmaker, most likely from Western Europe, we get the “In the Shadow of the Cypress” filmmakers shedding insight on the...

One of the craziest awards seasons in Oscar history concluded on Sunday with the coronation of Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comedy about an outer-boroughs sex worker that was shot in guerrilla fashion for just $6 million. Despite its art-house origins, this most independent of indie films was celebrated as the year’s best by the Hollywood establishment. That’s a credit to Baker’s talent and to Neon, the studio that guided 2019’s “Parasite” to a similarly unorthodox victory when it became the first non-English-language film to take the best picture prize. By choosing “Anora,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, once dismissed as old and out of touch, has demonstrated that it is open to movies that push the envelope, in terms of both language (there are more than 400 uses of the F-word in the film) and sexuality.

It was a fitting end to an Oscar race...

On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the comedy-drama Anora won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film’s director, Sean Baker and co-producers Samantha Quan and Alex Coco accepted the award during the 97th Academy Awards.

“To all of the dreamers and young filmmakers out there, tell the stories you want to tell,” Quan said onstage after she, Baker and Coco accepted the award. “Tell the stories that move you. I promise you, you will never regret it.”

“I want to thank the Academy for recognizing a truly independent film,” the director shared. “This film was made on the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists.”

Anora, a film about an exotic dancer marrying the wealthy son of a Russian oligarch, won five out of the six categories for which it was nominated, including Best Picture.

Baker also won the Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing categories.

The 97th Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, marking a transformative evening for cinema that celebrated both artistic achievement and groundbreaking representation. Sean Baker’s “Anora” emerged as the night’s triumphant film, securing five prestigious awards, including best picture, best director, best editing, best original screenplay, and best actress.

The ceremony, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, witnessed several historic moments that underscored the evolving landscape of Hollywood. Zoe Saldaña made history as the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar, claiming the best supporting actress award for her role in “Emilia Pérez”.

Paul Tazewell broke new ground in the costume design category, becoming the first Black male to receive this honor for his work on “Wicked”.The evening also celebrated international cinema, with “Flow” becoming the first Latvian film to win best animated feature, highlighting the global nature of contemporary filmmaking.

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After celebrating Hollywood with the Oscars, Good Morning America continued its annual tradition of making movie magic for the GMA Oscars After Party.

Each year, the ABC daytime hosts pay tribute to a film going in front of a green screen and placing them in the movie for the show’s opener.

For their 2025 tribute, the Jon M. Chu-directed movie Wicked was chosen. Robin Roberts defied gravity taking on the role of Elphaba.

Lara Spencer stood in for Glinda, showing us her best hair toss. Michael Strahan had fun changing his voice to sound like Oz, with George Stephanopoulos and meteorologist Ginger Zee also appearing.

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The 97th Academy Awards brought Hollywood’s biggest stars together for a night of glitz, drama, and plenty of surprises. Hosted by the always-hilarious Conan O’Brien, marking his first time as the Oscars emcee, the ceremony lit up the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025. With Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers, the event was as polished as ever, with ABC broadcasting it live and Hulu streaming it for the first time.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked, Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in The Brutalist, and Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz in Emilia Pérez

Leading the nominations was Emilia Pérez, a film that racked up an impressive 13 nods, making it the movie to watch. Not far behind, The Brutalist and Wicked each secured 10 nominations, proving to be strong contenders. The race was tight, the speeches emotional, and the fashion? Oh, absolutely stunning. But at the end of the night,...

The Wicked team’s lives have been changed — for good.

The Oscars 2025 opened with Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) taking the stage to sing. Grande started with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” before Erivo took over to perform “Home” from The Wiz. Then, they came back together to sing Wicked‘s part one closer, “Defying Gravity.” Ariana watched in awe, seeing Erivo soar and nailing those final notes, as did the audience. The performance earned a standing ovation.

The film was up for 10 nominations and won two, with Erivo and Grande also up for noms in their respective categories. Legendary costume designer Paul Tazewell picked up its first award. Tazewell made history for being the first Black man to win for best costume design.

“I’m so proud of this,” he said in his speech. “Thank you, everyone in the U.K., for all your beautiful work. And to my Ozian muses,...

The 97th Academy Awards recognized a mix of independent films and major productions on Sunday. Anora, a dramedy about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, received five awards, including Best Picture.

Sean Baker won Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing for Anora. His recognition marked a rare moment for a filmmaker who has largely worked outside Hollywood’s studio system.

Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist, playing an architect facing personal and professional struggles. Mikey Madison won Best Actress for Anora, an outcome that many had not expected. Demi Moore (The Substance) was widely predicted to take the award. Madison used her speech to acknowledge the sex worker community, saying, “I will continue to support and be an ally.”

Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. During his speech, he referenced a promise his wife made after his Emmy win,...

When the cameras weren’t rolling at the Oscars, there were photographers roaming around the audience and backstage to capture everything that we didn’t see on TV.

Celebs were out of their chairs and mingling with their friends during commercial breaks at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Best Actor nominees Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Adrien Brody, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan were seen gathering for the ultimate photo at one point.

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For a second — somewhere between Cynthia Erivo’s fourth and 14th “ah” during the high point of “Defying Gravity” — you may have wondered, “How is Conan O’Brien going to follow this?” Opening with a live musical number that bridged “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz,” and “Wicked” and culminated with a song guaranteed to give anyone within earshot goosebumps… well, starting with a showstopper sure makes it hard for the comic relief to restart the show. Would he lean into the big emotions by kicking off with the Oscars‘ ode to L.A. firefighters? Would he head in the opposite direction with a joke that undercut Erivo and Ariana Grande’s much-anticipated performance? Would he simply wait it out — let the stars hand out a few awards before stepping in to serve as a low-key, supportive-type host?

No, Conan O’Brien answered the question like a true pro: He simply got them laughing.

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated a year of remarkable cinematic achievements. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honored outstanding contributions to film, with several noteworthy winners taking center stage.

“Anora” Dominates with Five Oscars

Leading the evening was Sean Baker’s “Anora,” which secured five Oscars, including Best Picture. Baker’s exceptional work earned him awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, making him the first filmmaker to win four Oscars in a single night for one film. Mikey Madison’s portrayal of the titular character garnered her the Best Actress award, solidifying “Anora” as a standout film of the year.

Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña Shine in Acting Categories

Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his role in “The Brutalist,” earning his second Oscar in this category. Zoe Saldaña’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” earned...

Oscars 2025 Complete Winners List (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Oscars 2025: The 97th Academy Award finally took place and was filled with magical moments and loads of emotions. However, it was a sad night for Demi Moore fans, as she did not win the Best Actress trophy despite bagging all the major awards; the Academy Award evaded her. Zoe Saldana got emotional with her win, and rightfully so, as it is the Oscars. Read on for the deets.

The award was hosted by celebrity host and comedian Conan O’Brien, who kept things bold. This year’s nominations were filled with diverse genres and people. Emilia Perez, starring Selena Gomez and Zoe, led with thirteen nominations. Ariana Grande’s blockbuster movie Wicked and Adrien’s The Brutalist followed with the second-highest nominations.

Adrien Brody won his second trophy in the Best Actor category at the Oscars 2025. Anora is leading with the most wins,...

Although people watching the Oscars broadcast on Sunday night often are waiting for the Best Picture, Actor and Actress categories, there is a reason why host Conan O’Brien shouted out another group of people at the end of his opening monologue.

“The Oscars also shines a light on an incredible community of people you will never see — craftspeople, artisans, technicians, costumers… I can’t name them all, there’re too many,” O’Brien said on stage. “Hardworking men and women behind the camera who have devoted their lives to making film, and yes many people we celebrate tonight are not famous, they’re not wealthy, but they are devoted to a craft that can in moments bring us all a little closer together.”

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Presenting the Oscars this year involved a higher-than-usual degree of difficulty, coming less than two months after Southern California’s devastating wildfires and amid a time of political chaos triggered by the Trump administration, coupled with the additional burden of awkward controversy surrounding a major nominee, “Emilia Pérez.”

Taking that disclaimer into account, the 97th Academy Awards largely mastered the delicate mechanics of that juggling act, acknowledging weightier matters — such as bringing out Los Angeles firefighters for an extended ovation — while seeking to provide a sense of playfulness, even silliness, courtesy of host Conan O’Brien.

The politics wasn’t oppressive, yet nor were issues outside the Dolby Theatre ignored, from Daryl Hannah saying “Slava Ukraine” in presenting an award to Zoe Saldaña noting that she is “a proud child of immigrant parents” at a time when immigration policy remains a point of considerable conflict. Plus, best documentary went to “No Other Land,...

Conan O’Brien hosts the live ABC telecast of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

The independent film made for $6 million won the top prize at the 97th Academy Awards. Winning five Oscars, Anora took home the gold for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay.

The 97th Oscars opened with a “We Love LA” movie montage followed by “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” sung by Ariana Grande and “Home” sung By Cynthia Erivo. The standing ovation was then met by the duo singing Wicked’s “Defying Gravity”. A true show-stopping opener to the 97th Academy Awards concluded with thunderous applause from the audience in the Dolby Theatre, as well as an eruption in the pressroom.

Host Conan O’Brien welcomed everyone to the telecast and Hollywood’s Biggest Night “at 4pm in the afternoon and let’s do this thing!