Overview

• Conan O’Brien, hosting the Oscars for the first time, joked that he took the role just to finally be invited to the ceremony.
• The 2025 Oscars will include uplifting tributes to Los Angeles following January’s devastating wildfires, alongside a focus on celebrating film and entertainment.
• O’Brien has consulted past hosts like Billy Crystal and Jimmy Kimmel, humorously recounting that Kimmel’s advice revolved around sitting down during the show.
• The comedian emphasized threading the needle between addressing current political challenges and maintaining a positive, celebratory tone for the event.
• Taylor Swift’s choreographer Mandy Moore promises energetic and joyful performances during the ceremony, continuing her creative streak from last year’s Oscars.