Here are some shots of Conan O’Brien arriving at Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to talk about hosting the Oscars. And I was juuuust saying that Conan was a bit low key as we approach the big night. Conan was junketing today too so it looks like he’s doing a late push for the show before the weekend. Is it just me or… does he look kinda…hot in these shots, with the leather jacket and the jeans? I like the way he’s playing to the cameras too. Like, bring it on, I’m ready. Game shape, game time, let’s go.
In other Oscars news, the Academy has announced additional presenters. The name that popped for me on this list is Andrew Garfield.
Not just because he might have another moment with Amelia Dimoldenberg but also because she should ask him about dating Monica Barbaro? She’s a nominee, how convenient for him to be there. They can party together all night afterwards too.
Sarah will be editing the site the next two days while I focus on the television side with ETALK. Please note, we’ll be live chatting the Oscars over at our Substack, The Squawk, on Sunday night. And also I’ll be broadcasting ETALK that night, LIVE ON YOUTUBE. Here’s the link to watch starting at 6pm ET on Sunday night. Our anchor Tyrone Edwards will be on the red carpet and Liz Trinnear and I will be on the balcony, just above the entrance to the Dolby looking at all the arrival cameras. If you’re looking for a streaming option that night, we’d be honoured if you chose us.
What else happened today…
Chris Pratt is talking about Patrick Schwarzenegger’s penis. Patrick is his brother-in-law. I take this as confirmation that men are, indeed, always comparing dick size. (Pajiba)
There were a lot of celebrities at the Burberry show the other day in London. Jodie Turner-Smith looks so good in this khaki fit with the hint of lime. From what I saw of the collection…? Fire. I’m partial to Burberry, I know, but it was a strong presentation. And I think we’ll be seeing many of these pieces in the months to come. (Go Fug Yourself)
Drake’s Australian tour seemed to be going well? They tickets were selling, they added new shows, but now he’s cancelled with his rep saying it’s for “scheduling” reasons. Which … I mean… how could there be a scheduling conflict when it’s a whole ass tour? What could have come up? Obviously people are now speculating that it’s something to do with being dunked on so many times by Kendrick Lamar. (Hollywood Unlocked)
The Anonymous Oscar ballots are always a scream. Some of these voters are deeply unserious – and they always have been, which makes it that much funnier because the Academy and its members do take themselves so seriously. One of them actually said that they preferred Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 over most of the Best Picture nominees, hahahaha. (Celebitchy)
I’ve been making fried rice since I was old enough to cook for myself. In my case that was the age of 12 – and I feel like a lot of girls who grew up in a Chinese household would say the same. Our grandmothers, mothers, and aunties expected us in the kitchen. That said, even though my fried rice is pretty f-cking great, I’m constantly tweaking it, so this list of fried rice recipes was quite useful. (Eater)
