Oscars joke writer Skyler Higley defended the Kendrick Lamar and Drake joke he wrote for the 97th Academy Awards monologue. He explained the joke was in reference to the cultural moment and that O'Brien was not taking sides in the rappers' feud.

Conan O'Brien's opening monologue at the 2025 Oscars felt like a classic episode of his late-night show, full of self-deprecation, bizarre gags, and a touch of showmanship. The post Oscars 2025: The best jokes from Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue appeared first on Boston.

Comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien hosted the 2025 Oscars, delivering many hilarious jokes that leaned into controversy.

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Stars are having fun on their way into the Oscars. Best supporting actress nominee Ariana Grande, dressed in a baby pink gown with a tulle skirt, and Elle Fanning, in lacy white, held hands and laughed as they arrived.