From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards. The most glamourous night in Hollywood unfolds during three-and-a-half hours of live television, nearly ensuring some sort of unexpected shocker.

Conan O’Brien is hosting the Oscars for the first time, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is tapping a number of past winners to present — and has teased some sort of “unexpected” surprise.

Conan O'Brien is giving Oscars viewers a sneak peek into some of the antics he may try as host of the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Karla Sofía Gascón just ahead of Sunday's Oscars.

The head of the 97-year-old organization also discusses his path from Baltimore to Hollywood, the challenges of launching and growing the Academy Museum and the Academy's future.

"Karla’s nomination is historic. That’s really important. She’s still a nominee," Academy CEO Bill Kramer said.

Are you willing to fight for "Conclave" or arm wrestle for "Anora"? USA TODAY's movie experts make the case for all 10 films up for Oscar's top prize.

Sunday's Oscars gala looks set for a nail-biting finale, with "Anora" and "Conclave" equally tipped by pundits to win best picture after a twisty awards season in which favorites have