Grande first delivered a moonlit rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which Judy Garland famously sang as Dorothy in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Erivo then belted her version of “Home” from the 1975 Broadway musical “The Wiz,” a Dorothy number originally performed by Stephanie Mills onstage and by Diana Ross in the 1978 film adaptation.

Oscars ceremony was full of standout moments — from the show’s powerful opening number featuring Wicked nominees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Conan O’Brien’s hosting zingers — but the night was also filled with famous firsts.

Here's a recap from the 2025 Oscars, from Oscar wins to viral moments and red carpet arrivals. Here's what to know.

The 97th Academy Awards are spreading the love around, dishing out awards to “Anora,” “Conclave,” “Wicked” and “The Substance” in the ceremony’s first two hours.

This year’s Oscars ceremony has already seen a standing ovation-prompting performance by Wicked duo Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, a show-stopping Adam Sandler moment, and two wins so far for Anora director Sean Baker.

Ariana Grande in a red carpet stunner, Timothée Chalamet in a yellow Givenchy suit: See how all the stars arrived in style at the Academy Awards.

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.

Whether the red carpet looks, main awards ceremony or the lovely inside moments, the 97th Oscars seems to have been lit! While Anora won f

"Anora" emerged as the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.

Anora” won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale Oscars night for Sean Baker’s raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. “The Brutalist,” “Wicked,” and “Emilia Pérez” also picked up wins.

The 97th Academy Awards spread the love around, dishing out awards to "Anora," "Conclave," "Wicked" and "The Substance" in the ceremony's first two hours.Half of the 10 movies nominated for best picture came away with at least one award.

Sean Baker urged for the preservation of traditional cinema as he accepted the Best Director accolade at the prestigious Academy Awards on Sunday. Clinching his third trophy of the evening for Anora,