The rap beef betweenDrakeandKendrick Lamarlit the world on fire in 2024, and while many would argue that it was already over to begin with, a stunning performance at theSuper Bowl halftime showwas the nail in Drakes coffin in the eyes of many.
To pour even more salt in the wound,Conan OBrien, host ofthe 2025 Academy Awards, even made a joke at Drakes expense, saying that with the show now being halfway over, it was time for Kendrick to come out and call Drake a pedophile.
The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef has been as one-sided as any hip-hop dispute ever, and this is yet another addition to tip the scale in Lamars favor.
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The 2025 Oscars have been as riveting as promised thus far;Kieran Culkintook home the trophy for Best Supporting Actorthanks to his role inA Real Pain, the drama written and directed byJesse Eisenberg, who also stars in the film.Zoe Saldanafollowed suit and claimed the Best Supporting Actressaward for her performance inEmilia Perez, the controversial Netflix Original filmthat has been a major point of conversation in the weeks leading up to the Oscars, and certainly not in the way Netflix was hoping for.Flowshocked the world bytaking the win for Best Animated Feature Film, an award that many felt was all but guaranteed to go toThe Wild Robot.
However, despite more than $300 million in total earnings at the worldwide box office and 96% and 98% scores from critics and audiences onRotten Tomatoes, it seemsThe Wild Robotmay be going home without any Oscar gold.
Anora and Wicked Are Leading the Charge at the 2025 Oscars
BothAnoraandWickedappear to be the frontrunners to take home the most awards at the 2025 Oscars.Anorahas already won the awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing, withWickedalso taking home trophies for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.Conclavehas also taken home a trophy for Best Adapted Screenplay, and it remains to be seen ifRalph FiennesorIsabella Rosselliniwill win for Best Lead Actor or Best Supporting Actress.Dune: Part Twoalso took home the award for Best Sound.
Anora follows a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, igniting a potential fairy tale. Upon learning of the union, his influential parents travel to New York to annul the marriage, jeopardizing her unexpected chance at a new beginning.
The 2025 Oscars are still ongoing, so be sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest updates and coverage on the ceremonies.
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Anora follows a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, igniting a potential fairy tale.
Upon learning of the union, his influential parents travel to New York to annul the marriage, jeopardizing her unexpected chance at a new beginning.
