Photographer Mark Seliger captured striking portraits of Hollywood A-listers at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, including winners like Emma Stone and Christopher Nolan, as well as first-time nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The portraits, taken against a moody, brutalist background, showcased the stars in their dazzling after-party ensembles, with playful poses and powerful moments captured throughout the evening.
The 2024 Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, featured memorable moments including Oppenheimer's big wins, Robert Downey Jr.'s humorous acceptance speech, and a dazzling performance by Ryan Gosling. Celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough impressed with their fashion choices, while candid snaps captured off-screen moments of stars like John Cena, Olivia Munn, and Zendaya.
Al Pacino's unconventional approach to presenting the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars, where he skipped listing the nominees and directly announced "Oppenheimer" as the winner, has divided the internet. While some found his unique delivery chaotic and entertaining, others criticized it as anticlimactic. "Oppenheimer" won the Best Picture award, with Christopher Nolan receiving his first-ever Best Director Oscar for the film. The ceremony also saw Cillian Murphy winning Best Actor for his role in "Oppenheimer" and Robert Downey Jr. winning Best Supporting Actor.
Vanity Fair's annual Oscars party attracted A-listers like Kerry Washington, Donald Glover, Chrissy Teigen, and John Legend, with stars showcasing award-worthy looks on the red carpet. The lavish bash at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills saw love in the air as celebrity couples made it a date night, and newly-minted Oscar winners celebrated their victories well into the early morning hours. The event featured jaw-dropping fashion, head-turning arrivals, and celebrity photographer Mark Seliger's famed portrait studio, making it a star-studded affair.
Andrea and Mateo Bocelli led the 2024 Oscars' "In Memoriam" segment with a rendition of "Time to Say Goodbye," paying tribute to stars like Alan Arkin, Paul Reubens, and Harry Belafonte. The performance was accompanied by a dance piece and honored several other late Hollywood talents. However, the segment did not include all notable stars, and the Academy Awards shared a link to a more comprehensive list of those who passed away in the past year.
The 2024 Oscars red carpet saw a parade of stunning outfits as celebrities arrived for the awards ceremony, with notable appearances including Colman Domingo in a black double-breasted blazer, a Wicked star in a green frilly dress, and a Barbie director in a glittery gold dress. Other eye-catching looks included a sparkly silver dress worn by The Brothers Sun actress and a silver gown sported by a Dune: Part Two actress.
Billie Eilish and Finneas performed their Oscar-nominated song "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie movie at the 2024 Academy Awards, accompanied by an orchestra and a rotating hot pink stage. The song is nominated for Best Original Song, competing with "I’m Just Ken" and others. Despite controversy over the lack of nominations for the Barbie director and star, the film received multiple nominations including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The 96th Oscars ceremony will air live at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) on ABC, with streaming options available for cord-cutters. Viewers can watch the Oscars through various platforms such as Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or with a digital HDTV antenna. The ceremony is expected to run under three and a half hours, featuring comedian Jimmy Kimmel as the host and performances by Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish, and others. The red carpet coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, and notable nominees include Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Martin Scorsese, and Lily Gladstone.
As the 2024 Oscars approach, IndieWire editors share their passionate pleas for their favorite nominees, including a plea for "Barbie" in Best Adapted Screenplay, "May December" in Best Original Screenplay, Paul Giamatti in Best Actor for "The Holdovers," "The Boy and the Heron" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" in Best Animated Feature, and "The Teachers’ Lounge" in Best International Feature Film. Additionally, "The Zone of Interest" is highlighted for its unique use of sound in the film.
The 2024 Oscar nominations will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, with Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid revealing the nominees. The announcement can be viewed via livestream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and various digital platforms, as well as on national broadcast and streaming news programs. The 96th Oscars ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and in over 200 territories worldwide.
