Mon Mar 03 03:42:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscars 2024: Conan O’Brien Hosts Star-Studded Ceremony; “Audacious” Musical Leads Nominations

**Los Angeles, CA** – The 97th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre, with Conan O’Brien making his hosting debut. Jacques Audiard’s musical about a transgender Mexican drug lord leads the nominations with a remarkable 13 nods.

Strong contenders include *The Brutalist* with 10 nominations spanning major categories including Best Picture and Best Actor, and *Wicked*, also boasting 10 nominations. *A Complete Unknown* and *Conclave*, both biopics, received 8 nominations each.

While India’s *Anuja* was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, it lost to *I’m Not Robot*, ending India’s hopes for an Oscar win this year.

The ceremony boasts an impressive array of presenters, including Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, and many more A-list stars. They join previously announced presenters such as Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, and Halle Berry, along with last year’s acting winners. The star-studded lineup promises an exciting and memorable awards night.

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