Oscars 2025 viewers turn awards show off to watch White Lotus instead as they brand it as ‘boring’ and ‘a snooze-fest’ | HO

The biggest night in movies is here, with Hollywood’s finest descending upon the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, for the 2025 Oscars.

The 97th Academy Awards – which is streaming live on ABC and Hulu – has already been filled with dazzling performances, exciting wins, and epic celebrity interactions.

As with any awards show, it’s also had its fair share of bizarre looks, shocking incidents, and crazy antics – including a controversial opening monologue from host Conan O’Brien.

Before the ceremony began, the red carpet had its own share of drama, with some stars parading their slimmed-down looks, fueling concerns that Ozempic is driving a return to the size zero trend.

Follow along for updates throughout the night, including the best and worst red carpet looks, the most dramatic moments during the show, the winners, and more.

Oscars is PANNED by viewers as they brand awards show as ‘boring’ and ‘a snooze-fest’

Many social media users even admitted that they were turning it off to watch White Lotus instead.

Do YOU think it’s been an eventful evening? Let us know in the comment section.

10:10

Brazil’s I’m Still Here takes home the award for International Feature

10:09

Oscars host Conan O’Brien makes subtle dig at President Donald Trump

The talk show host threw in a political jab, jokingly telling the audience, ‘Anora is having a good night. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.’

09:55

The Brutalist wins for Best Cinematography and Original Score

09:53

Fans FURIOUS after Michelle Trachtenberg is left out of Oscars 2025 In Memoriam segment

Michelle tragically passed away at age 39 earlier this week, shortly after undergoing a liver transplant; her cause of death will never be known after her family declined an autopsy.

But many fans were left upset after they noticed that she was not included in the emotional In Memoriam segment during the Oscars.

A slew of stars were honored, and Gene Hackman even received an emotional tribute from Morgan Freeman.

09:47

Emotional Morgan Freeman pays tribute to tragic Gene Hackman at Oscars 2025 In Memoriam segment

Days after the icon’s death aged 95, Morgan, 87, who starred alongside double Oscar winner Gene in Under Suspicion and Unforgiven, lauded his friend and co-star as he took to the stage.

09:45

Selena Gomez and Karla Sofia Gascon go viral for awkward exchange at Oscars 2025 after tweet scandal

The two actresses were in adjacent rows in the audience, and at one point they both stood up to give each other a peck on the cheek over the chairs.

Their brief exchange of pleasantries came off as so uncomfortable to fans that a joke about it has now become a runaway hit on X, formerly Twitter.

09:36

Los Angeles Fire Department throws shade at Joker 2 on stage at Oscars 2025

Firefighters who battled the devastating Pallisades fires received a standing ovation on stage the 2025 Oscars.

But when Captain Erik Scott made a joke about Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix-lead flick Joker 2, things turned slightly awkward.

‘Our hearts go out to all of those who have lost their homes. And I’m talking about the producers of Joker 2,’ he said.

09:34

Dune: Part Two wins for both Best Visual Effects and Best Sound

09:24

Emilia Pérez’s El Mal snags the award for Best Original Song… but fans were left ‘cringing’ during the acceptance speech

Writers Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard took to the stage to accept the award.

But when they suddenly started singing on stage, some people were unamused and called the moment ‘cringey.’

09:20

Doja Cat branded a ‘mess’ over Oscars 2025 performance

Doja Cat was slammed for her ‘terrible’ performance of iconic James Bond hit Diamonds Are Forever at the 2025 Oscars Sunday.

09:19

Oscars fans stunned as sitcom cult legend narrates iconic awards show

Fans were quite pleased upon hearing the iconic voice of none other than Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman as the Oscar announcer.

09:18

The Only Girl in the Orchestra takes home the award for Best Documentary Short and No Other Land wins for Best Documentary Feature

Conan O’Brien shocks with crude joke about Kendrick Lamar branding Drake a ‘ped0phile’

Oscars host Conan left the audience stunned when he referenced the drama between Kendrick and Drake.

During the Super Bowl last month, Kendrick sensationally called his enemy Drake a ‘pedophile’ during one of his songs.

And during the ceremony this evening, Conan brought up the moment.

He joked, ‘We’re halfway through the show, so now’s the time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile.’

09:08

Robert Downey Jr. takes brutal dig at Kieran Culkin’s SAG Awards speech onstage during 2025 Oscars

Onstage at the SAG Awards , Kieran, 42, joked about how heavy the trophy was, quipping that ‘I don’t think there’s any way anyone can hold this for 45 seconds – which is the allotted time, Adrien Brody, 45 seconds.’

At the Academy Awards this evening, Robert took the stage to announce the best supporting actor nominees – and took a swipe at Kieran in the process.

‘I gotta locate the Culk – ah, hey, Kieran,’ Robert said. ‘Hey, man, you nailed it, right? Pretty much modelled the entire breadth and depth of human experience, we felt it. We felt A Real Pain. It was deep and messy. I can relate.’

Then he added: ‘If you’d simply ceased trying to be as witty as me when on an awards season roll, you’d be perfect. Just food for thought.’