Oscar 2024 LIVE Updates: Oppenheimer wins Best Actor, Best Film and Best Director honors

Avengers, Peaky Blinders, Amazing Spider-Man: Top 5 BIGGEST reunions at Oscars 2024

The 96th Academy Awards witnessed heartwarming reunions among Hollywood's elite, including Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Anya Taylor-Joy, Cillian Murphy, Sally Field, Emma Stone, Sam Rockwell, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, evoking nostalgia for beloved characters and iconic moments in film and television history.

Robert Downey Jr's JAIL PIC goes viral after Best Supporting Actor win; Internet hails his journey from drug addiction to Oscar-winner as 'greatest comeback'

A decades-old photograph of Robert Downey Jr handcuffed in jail clothes has gone viral online, after the actor's triumph at the 96th Academy Awards.RDJ, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Oppenheimer', where he played a villainous bureaucrat Lewis Strauss, who sought to destroy the acclaimed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.Moments after his win, an old photo of the actor in his orange jumpsuit began doing the rounds on social media. The photo dates back to his early days in the film industry, when he battled with drug addiction.

Oscars 2024: The Academy pays a tribute to Lee Sun Kyun in the Memoriam segment

The Academy Awards paid a tribute to all the actors, filmmakers and crew members who passed away in 2023. The lengthy list also mentioned Korean actor Lee Sun Kyun, who passed away in December 2023.The celebrated actor was a part of Oscar winning film 'Parasite' and he had also attended the prestigious ceremony in 2020 with the films' team.

Oscars 2024: Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo and other Hollywood stars hailed for donning red pins supporting cease-fire in Gaza

Hollywood stars didn't just make fashion statements at the Oscars 2024, but also made some bold political statements on the red carpet. Several stars attending the Oscars ceremony were seen with red lapel pins as part of the 'Artists4Ceasefire' movement, calling for a permanent and lasting ceasefire in Gaza as the Israel and Palestine conflict rages on.Among the stars donning the red pins was Oscar-winner Billie Eilish, who paired her head-to-toe Chanel ensemble with the symbolic accessory. Joining her in the cause was her brother Finneas. The dynamic duo created history at the award show as they becamse the youngest to be crowned as two-time Oscar winners for "What Was I Made For" from the "Barbie" soundtrack which won for the Best Original Song.

Emma Stone gives update on wardrobe malfunction at Oscar: They sewed me back in, it was wonderful

Speaking to the media backstage, Stone elaborated on the wardrobe malfunction's resolution. "They sewed me back in, right when I came back, it was wonderful," she shared. "I genuinely do think I busted it during 'I'm Just Ken.' I was so amazed by Ryan and what he was doing, and that number just blew my mind, and I was right there, and I was going for it, and things happened."

'RRR' action scene and 'Naatu Naatu' screened on Oscar stage; Ram Charan and Jr NRT fans call it 'India's pride'

A year after 'RRR' became the most talked-about movie at the Oscars, with its nomination and win for the song 'Naatu Naatu' clips from the film were played out on the big stage at this year's event. In an unprecedented move, a snippet of a riveting action sequence from 'RRR', directed by the acclaimed filmmaker S.S. Rajamoulian and starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, was showcased on the screen as Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt took to the stage to honour the work of stunt men and action directors. A shot from the film's song also played out as the presenters arrived on-stage to hand out the trophy for the Best Song.

Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' performance hailed as 'greatest moment' in Oscar history; Emma Stone suffers wardrobe malfunction during sing-along

Ryan Gosling's Performance of 'I'm Just Ken' was the highlight of the 96th Academy Awards. The show witnessed an extraordinary display of pink power as the 'Barbie' actor took the stage to perform 'I'm Just Ken' with his huge crew of backup dancers. The song from the original album featured in Greta Gerwig's directorial Oscar-nominated 'Barbie', was among the five songs vying for the Best Song prize.Dressed in a sparkling pink suit and matching gloves, Gosling left his leading lady Margot Robbie in splits as he began his soulful rendition of 'I'm Just Ken' seated in a row behind her.

Oscars 2024: Cillian Murphy: We're all living in Oppenheimer's world

Cillian Murphy took home his first Oscar win for his leading role in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. In his acceptance speech, the Irish actor shared, "We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb. And for better or for worse, we're all living in Oppenheimer's world. So I would really like to dedicate this to the peacemakers, everywhere." The actor received an ovation from the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Other actor nominated in this category were - Paul Giamatti ("The Holdovers"), Jeffrey Wright ("American Fiction"), Bradley Cooper ("Maestro") and Colman Domingo ("Rustin"). In 'Oppenheimer', Cillian Murphy played the titular role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the masterminded behind the atomic bomb. Christopher Nolan won the Best Director award while Robert Downey Jr won his first ever oscar for Best Supporting Role.

Oppenheimer takes home the biggest trophies of the night!

The 96th Academy Awards saw Oppenheimer take home the biggest awards of the night. From Best Actor to Best Film and Best Director - the team of Oppenheimer claimed some big trophies. The biopic, set during World War II, follows the journey of Oppenheimer, known as the "Father of the Atomic Bomb," during a period in history when he understood that testing the atomic bomb would ignite the atmosphere and destroy the world, yet he pushed the button anyway. While Cillian plays the titular role, Florence Pugh plays Jean Tatlock, Emily Blunt plays Kitty Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. plays Lewis Strauss. The film also featured Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Benny Safdie, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Matthew Modine, Alden Ehrenreich, Josh Peck, Jason Clarke, David Dastmalchian, Alex Wolff, James D'Arcy, and many others.

'In Memoriam': Oscar pays tribute to art designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai

Renowned production director Nitin Desai, who created sets for blockbuster movies such as the Oscar-nominated "Lagaan" and "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", was among the film personalities who were honoured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the 96th Academy Awards. Every year, the Academy Awards pay a tribute to industry legends who passed away in the last one year in its 'In Memoriam' montage. Desai, 57, passed away at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai on August 2, 2023.

Christopher Nolan wins Best Director triphy

After Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor honor, it was time for Christopher Nolan to bag the much deserved Best Director trophy. The filmmaker made a moving speech, thanking the cast, crew and his family for all the support. This awards season, Oppenheimer won 13 nomination and has taken home six trophies till now, bagging all the major categories.

Cillian Murphy takes home the Oscar for Best Actor!

The biggest triumph for Cillian Murphy arrived as he took home the prestigious trophy for Best Actor. He was nominated along with Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Colman Domingo (Rustin) and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction). With this big win, Cillian has swept all the awards this season, earning all the top honours for essaying the role of Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's epic. At the Oscars 2024, Oppenheimer has won some of the biggest awards, beating Barbie in all major categories. This film also starred Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh and Josh Hartnett among others.

Robert Downey Jr dedicates for FIRST Oscar win to wife Susan Downey

Three decades after receiving his first Academy Award nomination, Robert Downey Jr. has won his first Oscar.Downey won Best Supporting Actor on Sunday for his portrayal of Rear Adm. Lewis Strauss in "Oppenheimer," hailed as one of Downey's best performances in years.It was the third career Oscar nomination for a veteran actor known as one of Hollywood's most versatile performers but before Sunday had never won an Academy Award. Downey Jr thanked his “and the Academy, in that order” as well as his “veterinarian … sorry … wife, Susan Downey. She found me a snarling refuge pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”He then went on to thank director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas and his costars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon.

Oppenheimer wins Best Original Score, Barbie bags Best Original Song

Oppenheimer is on a winning spree! The film has pocketed yet another trophy, for Best Original Score. Other nominees in this category were - American Fiction, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, Poor Things. While Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell bagged the Best Original Song award for Barbie's 'What Was I Made For'.

Ryan Gosling sets the stage on fire with his 'I'm just Ken' performance

'Zone of Interest' wins Best Sound award

'Zone of Interest' bagged the trophy for Best Sound. The other nominees in this category were - The Creator, Maestro, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Oppenheimer and The Zone of Interest. Director Jonathan Glazer also bagged the Oscar for Best International Film and condemned 'occupation' and Israel-Palestine conflict in a rousing speech."Our film shows where dehumanisation leads at its worst. It's shaped all of our past and present," said British director Jonathan Glazer as he accepted the award, before issuing a strong statement about the conflict in Gaza.

Oscar 2024: 20 Days in Mariupol director Mstyslav Chernov addressed the Ukraine conflict in his acceptance speech

Urging for an end to the conflict Mstyslav Chernov said, "I am probably the first director who will say, I wish I never made this film. I wish to be able to exchange this ... I wish to give all the recognition for Russia not killing tens of thousands of my fellow Ukrainians. But I cannot change history, cannot change the past. But we ... can make the sure the record is set straight." 20 Days in Mariupol won the Academy Award for Best Documentary.

Oppenheimer wins Best Cinematography trophy

Adding yet another win to the bag, Oppenheimer bagged the trophy for Best Cinematography. Hoyte Van Hoytema took home the prestigious win and delivered a heartwarming speech, thanking the cast and crew of Oppenheimer as well as his family.

Priyanka Chopra backed To Kill a Tiger fails to win the Oscar

Priyanka Chopra backed To Kill a Tiger was nominated in the Best Documentary Feature Film category, however it failed to bag the award. 20 Days in Mariupol bagged the Best Documentary Feature Film award, beating documentaries like - Bobi Wine: The People’s President, The Eternal Memory, Four Daughters and To Kill a Tiger. 20 Days in Mariupol is directed by Mstyslav Chernov and narrates the story of 20 days Chernov spent with his colleagues in besieged Mariupol after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. He collected footage in Mariupol with the team from Frontline and the Associated Press (AP).

The Last Repair Shop wins Best Documentary Short Film honor

The Last Repair Shop is directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers. This documentary narrates the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty. The other nominees in this category were - The ABCs of Book Banning, The Barber of Little Rock, Island in Between and Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó.

Did Jimmy Kimmel's 'Poor Things' joke angered Emma Stone

Emma Stone is going viral once again, this time, it is for her reaction to a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about her movie 'Poor Things' at the 2024 Academy Awards. The actress, who last made headlines for her viral reaction to Jo Koy's joke on Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes, went viral on social media again with fans speculating what she had to say about Jimmy's joke aimed at her movie. During the ceremony, Kimmel made a quip about the movie's adult content, suggesting it was too risqué for television broadcast. Those tuning in to the show, noted Emma leaning over to her husband to pass a comment, prompting two distinct theories about her response.

John Cena has a quick costume change after he appears near naked to present the Best Costume honour

Robert Downey Jr wins Best Actor award for his act in Oppenheimer!

This win marks Robert Downey Jr first Oscar honour and his third nomination. In this Christopher Nolan directorial, Robert Downey Jr essayed the role of Lewis Strauss, a character which played a significant role in the development of the atomic bomb. The other noteworthy nominees in this category were - Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things), Ryan Gosling (Barbie), Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction). In his acceptance speech, RDJ humorously shared, "I'd like to thank my terrible childhood."

United Kingdom's 'The Zone of Interest' wins Best International Film Oscar!

Historical drama The Zone of Interest is written and directed by Jonathan Glazer. Among other nominees in this category were 'Io Capitano' from Italy, 'Perfect Days' from Japan, 'Society of the Snow' from Spain, and 'The Teachers' Lounge' from Germany.

And that's how John Cena quickly changed into a costume after his viral moment at the Oscars 2024!

Poor Things takes home the Oscar for Best Costume and Best Production Design

Holly Waddington won the Oscar for Best Costume for Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef starrer 'Poor Things'.

American Fiction won a best adapted screenplay award at the Oscars 2024. The movies nominated in this category were - Barbie, Poor Things, Oppenheimer and The Zone of Interest.

Anatomy of a Fall wins Original Screenplay trophy

Anatomy of a Fall won the Original Screenplay trophy, beating the other nominees - The Holdovers, Maestro, May December and Past Lives

'The Boy and the Heron' wins the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film

This Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki won the Oscar in the Best Animated Feature Film category.

The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to 'War Is Over!

Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko’ is an anti-war story by Sean Lennon and Dave Mullins that features John & Yoko’s iconic anti-war holiday song ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’.

Emma Stone, America Ferrera and Billie Eilish lit up the Oscars 2024 red carpet with their starry appearance!

Da’Vine Joy Randolph bags Best Actress in a Supporting Role trophy

Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins Best Actress in a supporting role honour for performance in ‘The Holdovers’. The other nominees in this category were America Ferrera ‘Barbie’, Jodie Foster (‘Nyad’), Danielle Brooks (‘The Color Purple’). This is her first Oscar win, after bagging trophies at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, SAG Awards, and Critics’ Choice Awards.

Oppenheimer lead, Cillian Murphy looked dapper as he walked the red carpet at Oscars 2024

Cillian Murphy is in the running for the Best Actor trophy.

A starry list of presenter!

Oscars 2024 this year will be presented by numerous celebrities likes Emily Blunt, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, America Ferrera, Brendan Fraser, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Ben Kingsley, Jennifer Lawrence, Melissa McCarthy, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Ke Huy Quan, Issa Rae, Steven Spielberg, Charlize Theron, Ramy Youssef and Zendaya among others.

Greta Gerwig adds glamour to the Oscar red carpet

Nominated in the best adapted screenplay category for Barbie, Greta Gerwig made a glittering entry on red carpet. She opted for a glamorous sequined dress. The movie Barbie has been nominated in numerous categories, including Best Supproting Actor and Best Film.

Zendaya takes over the red carpet in a stunning silhouette

Robert Downey Jr shakes a leg on the red carpet!

Barbie takes over the red carpet!

Sunday night saw Margot Robbie sashay down the red carpet in a sleek black gown. Her film 'Barbie', which caused a storm at the box office, has bagged as many as nine nods. While Ryan and America Ferrera have been nominated in the supporting actor categories, Margot Robbie, who played the lead role, did not receive an acting nomination.

Michelle Yeoh, who won the Best Actress award last year for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, made a glittering appearance on the red carpet this year. After a historic win in 2023, she returns to the Academy Awards this year as a presenter.

Ken is here!

Ryan Gosling will perform Barbie song 'I'm Just Ken' live at the 96th Academy Awards. Additionally, he's also up for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Barbie'. He arrived for the ceremony, looking dapper in a black suit with a silver lining

Vanessa Hudgens revealed her baby bump at the 2024 Academy Awards!

Vanessa Hudgens made her debut as a mom-to-be by proudly flaunting her baby bump as she graced the Oscars red carpet, officially announcing her impending motherhood. Hudgens revealed her baby bump in a chic long-sleeved black dress, elegantly complemented by her hair styled in a half-back look. As she gracefully walked the red carpet, she blew kisses to the photographers, radiating joy.

At the recent Pre-Oscar party hosted by the renowned fashion house Saint Laurent, BLACKPINK's Rosé once again captured the spotlight, enchanting fans with her impeccable sense of style and elegance. Following her show-stopping appearance at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week, Rosé continued to daze as she graced the preeminent event with her presence.

Police to beef up security at the venue expecting protests!

Oscars 2024 is set to be held on March 11 IST, and the Academy has reportedly tightened security, in fear of protestors, apropos the Israel-Hamas war. The Los Angeles police will increase its presence on Sunday night when the Academy Awards are set to take place. According to The New York Times, the Los Angeles Police Department stated that at least one group ‘would like to stop the Academy Awards’.

All deets about the $178,000 goodie bag!

This year's swag bag, valued at over $170,000, features a dazzling array of nearly 60 items, with the pièce de résistance being a $50,000 trip to a luxurious chalet in the Swiss Alps. Among the plentiful offerings is the $50,000 Swiss Alps getaway, promising nominees a retreat to a luxury chalet in one of the world's most picturesque destinations. The exposure these brands receive is invaluable, considering that companies pay a fee for their spot in the goodie bag. The goodie bag is a treasure trove of indulgences, ranging from beauty products to movie-inspired chocolates and gourmet popcorn. Nominees can also expect sleep aid products to ensure they are well-rested for the glamorous event. A playful touch is added with a classic Rubik's Cube, offering a delightful throwback to a beloved pastime.As Hollywood prepares for the Oscars on Sunday, the allure of the red carpet extends beyond the golden statuettes.