Conan O’Brien jokes about Ted Sarandos, Timothée Chalamet and ‘frightening times’ in Oscars monologue

Host bobs and weaves through a number of third-rail topics in Academy Awards speech that’s at turns silly and sincere Oscars 2026 – follow the action live! The winners: the full list – updating live Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue at the 98th Academy Awards cheekily paid tribute to many nominated films – and then some – while acknowledging the tense US political situation and cracks at Timothée Chalamet, Amazon and US healthcare. After a snappily edited, old-school montage in which O’Bri...

By Adrian Horton

Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel called out CBS and Donald Trump while presenting at the Oscars on Sunday. Kimmel's jabs at CBS allude to past controversies, including canceled shows and pulled segments. "All the Empty Rooms" and "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" win Oscars amid Kimmel's humorous remarks. Jimmy Kimmel took several digs at CBS and President Donald Trump while presenting two awards at the Oscars on Sunday. While announcing...

Oscars 2026: Conan O’Brien hosts the ceremony, takes opening shots at AI and Timothée Chalamet

“I am Conan O’Brien and I am honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards,” O’Brien said after taking the stage for the 98th edition of the ceremony.

Jimmy Kimmel Slams CBS at the Oscars for Not Supporting Free Speech and Jokes That Trump Is ‘Going to Be Mad’ That ‘Melania’ Isn’t Nominated

Jimmy Kimmel didn’t host the Oscars on Sunday — that job went for the second year in a row to the fantastic Conan O’Brien — but in presenting the documentary categories, the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host still had a few sharp things to say. In coming out to present the documentary short and documentary feature […]

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Conan O’Brien Jokes About Timothée Chalamet, Sean Penn, Ted Sarandos in Oscars Monologue

The Oscars host got a bit political in his rapid-fire monologue. Here are his best jokes.

By James Hibberd

Amy Madigan Becomes An Oscar Winner 40 Years After Her First Nomination With Best Supporting Actress Trophy For ‘Weapons’

Weapons‘ Amy Madigan was giddy to have prevailed in the Best Supporting Actress race at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday. This year’s race has been a tight one with no clear frontrunner heading into the night’s ceremony. Madigan was up against Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners and Teyana […]

By Katie Campione

Amy Madigan Breaks 40-Year Record, Wins Oscar For Best Supporting Actress In Weapons

Amy Madigan made Oscar history by winning Best Supporting Actress 40 years after her first nomination, setting a new record for the longest gap between wins for an actress.

By Mona Khalifeh