Conan O'Brien's Oscar Hosting: AI, Politics, and Jabs

0:00This is Corey, and here's what is making news across Durham right now. Conan O'Brien hosted the 98th Academy Awards with a bang, starting with a pre-recorded sketch where he dressed as the villain Aunt Gladys. From the movie, Weapons. He pulled fun at lots of nominated actors and films, right off the bat, then jumped into a lively monologue about this year's contenders. He took a swing at Artificial Intelligence early on, calling himself the last human host, and saying next year it might be a Waymo robot in a tuxedo. O'Brien also ribbed Oscar nominee Timothy Shalamey, joking about extra security to protect against angry folks from the opera and ballet worlds over. Some recent comments Shalamey made. Fans lit up social media during a bit nodding to Michael B. Jordan's twin roles in the film's sinners. O'Brien quiped that all the seat fillers looked just like Jordan, and when cameras pan to the crowd, the identical faces had everyone wondering if. They were real actors, movie magic, or even AI creations.

1:00Meanwhile, he didn't avoid politics, cracking that kid rock was running a rival show, referencing that conservative halftime event during the Super. Bowl. O'Brien ran through jabs at every best picture nominee too, keeping the energy high. He closed the monologue with a funny musical number, showing exactly how clumsily he would grab an Oscar if he ever won one. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com