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Mar 2025
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Oscars 2025: Hollywood’s big night

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It’s the 97th Academy Awards and there’ll be plenty happening on and off the red carpet. Our reporters take you behind the scenes to talk about the campaigns, the controversies and how Hollywood is getting back on its feet after the fires. Plus, how network bosses are grappling with new political pressures.

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