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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Conan OBrien hosts the 98th Academy Awards, delivering a humorous opening monologue that pokes fun at the lack of British nominees and hints at potential political moments. He stars alongside Ros...e Byrne in If I Had Legs Id Kick You and gives her a shoutout. The show kicks off with a fun skit featuring OBrien in costume, setting an energetic tone for the ceremony. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a6404b899f36d89
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Conan O'Brien is back hosting the 98th Academy Awards for the second year in a row.
The event kicked off on March 15, 26, in Hollywood, with a comedian delivering a sharp opening monologue full of his signature, humor.
He took jabs at the lack of British nominees in the top acting categories, tying it to recent news about Prince Andrew.
O'Brien also warned the night might turn political,
poking fun at an alternate event supposedly hosted by Kid Rock
at a nearby Dave in Busters.
The host doubled as a nominee highlight,
starring alongside Rose Byrne in the film,
If I Had Legs I Kick You.
Burn is up for best actress,
and O'Brien gave her a shout-out on stage
for her strong performance.
Other laughs included a dig at Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos
attending his first theater event.
O'Brien noted how last year Los Angeles,
was dealing with fires, but this time things feel smooth.
The show started with a fun skit featuring O'Brien and costume, racing through scenes from
top nominees like Marty Supreme, Senors, and K-pop demon, hunters, and K-pop demon, hunters,
setting an energetic tone as the ceremony unfolds.
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