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Conan O'Brien to Host 98th Oscars with Musical Tributes

3/12/2026

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Summary

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The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced musical tributes to Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters.
Sinners has 16 nominations and will present song I Lied to You by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq.
The KPop Demon Hunters segment will feature the song Golden, performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X.

History

Historical Context

The Academy Awards, established in 1927, have evolved significantly, reflecting changing cultural trends. In 2020, "Parasite" made history as the first non-English film to win Best Picture, showcasing the Academy's increasing inclusivity. The upcoming 98th ceremony will honor "Sinners," which received 16 nominations, and feature a segment on K-Pop, underscoring the genre's global impact on the film industry.

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The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced musical tributes to Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters.
Sinners has 16 nominations and will present song I Lied to You by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq.
The KPop Demon Hunters segment will feature the song Golden, performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X.

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