Conan O'Brien Hosts Oscars: Fun, Surprises, and Singing

0:00This is Corey, keeping you tapped into pop culture. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Conan O'Brien is gearing up to host the 98th Academy Awards for the second time in a row. The Big Show airs live this Sunday, March 15th, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. In a recent chat on Good Morning America, he sounded relaxed about the prep, saying his team has tons of fun ideas lined up, even if things might go. Off track right up to Show Time. He's been hitting up comedy clubs across the country to road test his opening monologue. These are offbeat spots, like bowling alleys and even car rental lots, where he pops in as a surprise guest. The crowds love the unexpected energy, and he joked that you might get laughs or a swing, but it's all entertainment either way. O'Brien is pumped about this year's contenders, calling the movie Spectacular and super varied. Films like Centers, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Bugonia have him fired up. Looking back, he gave last year's hosting gig, a 15 out of 10, remembering how the crowd cracked up at his Timothy Chalamet suit jab.

1:07He can't spill full details yet, but promise him singing and dancing from him on stage. America wants to see Conan move, he said with a laugh, and he's hoping Chalamet shows up in another bright outfit for fresh material. Tune in Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC, or Stream It on Hulu. With 24 categories and strong nominees, it's shaping up to be a great night. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Comfort, you can hear. Sound you can relax into. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.