According to reports, the Academy is 'holding a seat' for Taylor Swift in the hopes that she'll arrive at the Oscars 2024. According to Executive Producer or the show Molly McNearney, they're hoping that the singer will be there. She told Indie Wire: "Listen, we all love Taylor. She’s the best cheerleader you could ever possibly have in any audience, whether it’s the NFL or an award show, so if she wants to get on a plane and come to the Oscars, then we’ll hold a seat for her, 100 per cent."
Taylor wrapped up her shows in Singapore last night, so could she grace the Oscars red carpet? We'll have to wait and see...
Vanessa Hudgens kicked off the night by announcing that she is expecting her first child with husband Cole Tucker. Holding her bump on the red carpet in a a long sleeved black Vera Wang Couture gown, she smiled for photographers as she entered the building. Adorable!
Ryan Gosling is preparing to perform at the Oscars tonight, with the Barbie star set to sing I'm Just Ken - reportedly, alongside 75 other Kens. Brilliant.
The track is nominated in the Best Original Song category, and Jimmy Kimmel spoke about the upcoming performance, saying that it would be a 'big production' saying: "For a couple of months leading up, he's saying, 'Oh, I haven't been asked to sing.' That's untrue. He had to think about it for a while but he came in and looked around at the space, at the theatre and was, 'Okay yeah, I think I will do this.'"
Excited? Same.
As the first winner of the night, Da'Vine Joy Randolph is taking home the award for Best Supporting Actress. The star gave a passionate speech when accepting the gold statuette for her performance in The Holdovers, and she told the audience: "To every actor out there still waiting in the wings for their chance, let me tell you - your life can change in a day. It’s not a question of if but when. Keep going."
Liza Koshy's lesson in how to stumble with grace and humour has gone viral on social media. The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts star took a tumble on the red carpet wearing 8-inch stiletto platforms, and while those around her ran to help her back onto her feet she simply laughed and quickly composed herself. Icons only.
Liza Koshy tumbles at the #Oscars red carpet. pic.twitter.com/y9PADpMbOLMarch 10, 2024
Billie Eilish gave a stunning back performance of What Was I Made For alongside her brother and musical collaborator Finneas. The song was a huge hit last summer after featuring in the Barbie movie, and the breathtaking stripped back performance earned the pair a standing ovation.
John Cena just introduced the nominees for Best Costume while wearing - well, nothing. In a nod to the 1974 Oscars streaker, John Cena side-stepped onto the stage holding just the winners card. Even Margot Robbie was surprised!
john cena introducing 'best costume design' NEKED at the oscars 😭 pic.twitter.com/tGdPELE1mjMarch 11, 2024
The Best Supporting Actor award goes to Robert Downey Jr for his performance in Oppenheimer. He beat the likes of Ryan Gosling, Robert DeNiro, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Ruffalo, and it's his first Oscar!
An animated clip of Emma Stone rushing around backstage at the Oscars is going viral on X, formerly Twitter. The video shows the nominated star talking to pals before realising she has to get back to her seat, and quickly running off.
Celebs - they're just as chaotic as we are.
Emma Stone at the #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/v83nDVYfxaMarch 11, 2024
Ryan Gosling's performance of I'm Just Ken was nothing short of iconic. In a sparkling pink suit and shades, it played on Marilyn Monroe's Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend and he was joined by Mark Ronson and his Ken co-stars. Ryan was also wearing his 'E' pendant - a sweet nod to his wife, Eva Mendes. Adorable.
Matthew Perry was recognised in the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars 2024. The Friends star was notably absent from the list at the BAFTAs this year, causing upset among fans online. However, he was included at the Academy Awards with one fan writing on X, formerly Twitter: "What a moment."
Another added: "That moment in the people who we have lost when Matthew Perry was mentioned got me man."
Cillian Murphy has won his first Academy Award for Oppenheimer, taking home the Best Actor statuette. Calling himself a 'proud Irishman', he finished his acceptance speech with a poignant note to the audience saying: "We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb and for better or worse we’re now living in Oppenheimer’s world now. So I’d like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere."
Emma Stone has just won her second Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Poor Things. It comes seven years after she won her first Best Actress Oscar for La La Land, and during the incredible moment she was joined onstage by a number of legendary actors including Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Yeoh.
Well deserved!
And for the final award of the night, Oppenheimer has taken home the Best Picture award. The film was a huge success at the Oscars 2024, winning a total of 7 awards including Best Editing, Director, Lead Actor, Original Score, Cinematography and Supporting Actor.
And that's a wrap for the 96th Academy Awards!
The Oscars 2024 is officially over - and while it was full of brilliant moments, Ryan Gosling's performance of I'm Just Ken was undoubtedly our highlight.
See you next year!