The Oscars dropped nearly 8% to 18 million viewers Sunday, the first year-to-year decline for the ABC telecast since 2021. The decrease is hardly a shock, as the majority of this year’s Oscars contenders were not box office hits, including “Anora,” which won for best picture and four other trophies. Last year, the average audience … Read more
For decades, the Oscars’ original song performances have provided some of the ceremony’s most unforgettable moments. Think Celine Dion belting out “My Heart Will Go On,” Three 6 Mafia’s raucous “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper locking eyes during “Shallow” or, most recently, last year’s show-stopping Barbie spectacle of … Read more
Arrivals are underway for the 97th Academy Awards, and The Times’ photo team is out in force on the red carpet, capturing all the best looks as stars make their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony. Whether you’re following along live in the lead-up to the telecast, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the … Read more
For more than 20 years, Sherman Oaks florist Mark’s Garden has designed the towering greenery and blooming displays seen at the Oscars. Getting that Hollywood awards-season work is key, particularly during the business’ typically slow first quarter of the year. And the free advertising that comes with your floral arrangements gracing the year’s biggest stage? … Read more
