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Lady Gaga made a last-minute decision to sing «Hold My Hand,» her Oscar-nominated single from the soundtrack. And while it was reported that she didn't want to participate because she didn't have enough time to deliver a performance at the caliber she's used to, Gaga did not disappoint when she took the stage on Sunday. Gaga hit the stage in a stripped-down look — far from what we're used to seeing the glamorous actress-singer wear while performing --wearing her hair in a french braid and sporting little to no makeup while singing to the crowd in a black T-shirt and jeans.Before delivering the powerful ballad, Gaga had a message for the audience about unity, telling the crowd of famous faces, «I wrote this song with my friend, BloodPop, for the film , in my studio basement.

. The performance, which undoubtedly had all eyes in India glued to their TV sets early Monday morning, earned a rousing ovation following the thrilling dance number.«Naatu Naatu» is nominated for Best Original Song.

Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors made sure to show some love to Angela Bassett at the 95th Oscars on Sunday.Bassett was an odds-on favorite to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in.

 came to a (temporary) end on Sunday night with the release of its season 1 finale. Aligned with the conclusion of video game, creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have now officially brought the entirety of the game's first installment to the screen. Sunday night's release left fans reeling after a violent hospital shootout. Joel realized that the Firefly doctors' intended procedure — to analyze the cordyceps in Ellie's brain in the hopes of finding a cure -- would have killed her, and took out the surgeon and several Firefly guards in order to rescue Ellie off the operating table and get her out of the hospital.However, when she wakes up after his killing spree, Joel lies to Ellie — telling her that the doctors' science has failed and she is no longer part of their plan.

Jamie Lee Curtis gave her late parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, a sweet shout-out during her win for Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday. Curtis teared up as she noted that they were both nominated for Oscars in their lifetime.Curtis won for her performance in.

is all about the relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), which made Sunday's season 1 finale all the more heartbreaking.In surprisingly fashion, however, the heartbreak this time around didn't come from the death of a beloved character — RIP Tess, Bill, Frank, Henry, Sam, Riley and all our other faves -- but from a lie.Having realized that the Fireflies plan for Ellie — which involved operating on her brain to analyze her cordyceps for a possible cure — would kill her, Joel went on a rampage, killing guards, doctors and finally Marlene (Merle Dandrige) as he broke a still-unconscious Ellie out of the hospital.When she came to, however, Joel omitted all of his own violence from the story, telling Ellie that the hospital was attacked by raiders but that the Firefly doctors had determined she wasn't the cure and she was free to leave.«I don't think Ellie does believe him, at her core,» Ramsey told ET's Ash Crossan during an interview for an ET and Comicbook crossover podcast. «I don't think she does, but she has to force herself to believe him enough, because the thought of it not being true is too painful.»At the episode's end, a still-skeptical Ellie even asks Joel to swear that what he told her was true — and he does.«I think that she forces herself to to believe him and buys into her own delusion because she has to for her own sanity,» the actress added. «But I think deep down she's always had a feeling.»If the truth comes to light in season 2, it's likely to cause a massive rift between the two, especially, Ramsey said, because Ellie would have «definitely» been willing to sacrifice herself for the cure.«That's her purpose, that's the reason she's alive,» she explained.

Oscars history as the first Black woman to win twice! Carter took home the trophy in the Costume Design category for her work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.In her speech, Carter reflected on the historic moment, while also marking her mother's death -- something she said the film and it's late leading man, Chadwick Boseman, helped her through.«Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the superhero that is a Black woman,» Carter began. «She endures. She loves.

Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally recreated her viral paparazzi photos while speaking with Sigourney Weaver at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday. Curtis originally went viral in 2010 when images of her shaking a finger during an argument with a friend over a meal. Photographers on Sunday night caught her in the same position while speaking with Weaver (though this time, the conversation didn't appear to be an argument). jamie lee curtis drinking tap water because fiji water does NOT pay her!!! pic.twitter.com/1YcqoyryChThe actress has poked fun at the fan-favorite memes over the years, once recreating the photos with a friend in 2019. Ok, Tom and I played the @DannySexybang@egoraptor in Mario and we slayed the beasts with weird hair! https://t.co/oW6tPCEvHspic.twitter.com/2yEMVctNCLCurtis won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, delivering a passionate speech focused on the people who support her. «I know it looks like I'm standing up here by myself, but I am not.

Questlove returned to the Oscars on Sunday, one year after Will Smith overshadowed his win in the Best Documentary Feature Film category for his .Before taking the stage with co-presenter Riz Ahmed, host Jimmy Kimmel announced the pair, and took a moment to poke fun at the infamous Oscars slap.«Our category is Documentary Feature, which you may recall, is where we had that little skirmish last year,» Kimmel began, referencing the moment Smith took the stage to slap Chris Rock, after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith's baldness. «Hopefully, this time it goes off without a hitch, or at least without .»He continued, «Please put your hands together — and then keep them to yourself for Oscar winners Riz Ahmed and Amir „Questlove“ Thompson.»After getting praise from Ahmed, who told the musician turned filmmaker that he loved , the pair set the stage for the nominees before announcing  as the winner in the Best Documentary Feature Film category.The pair went on to present the award for Best Documentary Short next, which went to .The win marked yet another moment where last year's slap was part of a punchline.

Hugh Grant wasn't thrilled by his chat with ABC’s co-hostAshley Graham, or her line of questioning ahead of Sunday's 95th Oscars.While chatting with Graham outside the Dolby Theatre ahead of the big show, Grant seemed to get increasingly irritated throughout the conversation, and really didn't want to engage at all.When asked what he's wearing — a fairly normal red carpet question — Grant simply said, «Just my suit.» He was equally terse when asked who he was rooting for, responding, «No one in particular.»Graham tried to turn things around, asking about his highly talked-about cameo in , but it was to no avail, with Grant simply responding, «Well, I'm barely in it. I’m in for about three seconds.»The cringey exchange came to an end with one final uncomfortable moment when, after asking a final question and getting nothing in return, Graham said, «Well, OK, it was nice to talk to you.»«Yeah,» Grant said, seemingly rolling his eyes as he handed back the mic.I'm Hugh Grant all night with the Oscars & award shows in general nowadays.

Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry kept close at the Oscars.The star and his better half attended Hollywood's biggest night on Sunday in Los Angeles, and the cute couple couldn't help but show off some sweet PDA on the champagne carpet.Captured by photographers during a candid moment at the Academy Awards, Teller had his arms around Sperry's waist as he planted a kiss on the side of her head.In another photo, the pair had smiles on their faces as Sperry rested her hands on Teller's.  Teller and Sperry have been married since 2019. Teller, who suited up in a tailored black tux that was accentuated by Fred Leighton art deco onyx and diamond cufflinks and stud buttons, attended the Academy Awards on Sunday as part of the Oscar Best Picture-nominated blockbuster, The 2023 Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs live on Sunday, March 12 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

starringHalle Bailey as Ariel, and things get downright sinister!Bailey and Melissa McCarthy introduced the new trailer during Sunday's broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards, giving viewers their first full look at McCarthy as Ursula. Previous videos teased the sea witch's visage, but this trailer introduces the new iteration of the film's antagonist in her full glory.In the trailer, Ariel's «obsession» with humans is on full display, when she goes above the waters to rescue Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King.

Lady Gaga took her time at the 2023 Oscars red carpet on Sunday, stopping to share a kiss with star Brendan Gleeson, before heading in for her scheduled ceremony performance. Gaga made a last-minute decision to sing «Hold My Hand,» her Oscar-nominated single from the  soundtrack at Sunday's ceremony. The singer initially announced she could not perform because of an overbooked schedule, but announced the morning of the show that she would attend after all. Lady Gaga graced the red carpet in a stunning black gown with a sheer bodice and dropped waist. While posing with Gleeson, the two shared a kiss in front of the photographers.  In addition to Gaga, the four other Best Song nominees are taking the stage throughout the evening, with Diane Warren teaming up with Sofia Carson on «Applause» from ; Rihanna singing «Lift Me Up» from ; Indian singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performing «Naatu Naatu» from ; and «This Is a Life» from  being performed by David Byrne, Son Lux and Best Supporting Actress nominee Stephanie Hsu. The 2023 Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs live on Sunday, March 12 starting at 8 p.m.

Supermodel Winnie Harlow chose walking the 95th annual Academy Awards red carpet over attending her boyfriend, Kyle Kuzma's, basketball game on Sunday.The 28-year-old Canadian native spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner on the red carpet, where she revealed it was a difficult decision.Harlow looked gorgeous on the red carpet, rocking a vintage Giorgio Armani Privé Spring/Summer 2005 canary yellow silk gown with a black asymmetrical zipper and rose accent highlighted on the bodice.This appearance marks Harlow's first-ever Oscars debut. Explaining the emotions on her red carpet, «I feel like it's kind of pure, just energy.

Zoe Saldana has one word in mind when it comes to  being nominated for an Oscar at the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday: grateful. «Sometimes I wake up and I know what it means,» Saldana told ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner about the film's Best Picture nomination. «And other times, I just know what it feels like, and it just feels really beautiful to know that I am a part of a story that has touched so many people across the globe.

Jamie Lee Curtis won her first Oscar on Sunday night during the 95th Academy Awards. The win comes after the 64-year-old earned the first nomination in her 45-year-long career for her role in . Curtis beat out Angela Bassett (), Hong Chau (), Kerry Condon () and co-star Stephanie Hsu to take home the trophy for Best Supporting Actress. «I know it looks like I'm standing up here by myself, but I am not.

Dwayne Johnson walked the carpet at the 95th Oscars on Sunday, and proved how great a dad he really is.The celebrated action star — and father of three — spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner on the carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and opened up about the special details on his stunning Oscars ensemble.«This is ballet pink, Dolce & Gabbana,» Johnson said of his perfectly tailored tuxedo, before showing a gorgeous flower embellishment on his lapel.«In Polynesian, there's a term we have, 'puamana,' it means 'strength of a flower,'» Johnson explained with a smile. «So this represents my daughters.»Johnson is dad to three daughters — including 21-year-old Ava, from his previous marriage to Dany Garcia — as well as 7-year-old Jasmine and 4-year-old Tia, whom he shares with wife Lauren Hashian.While speaking with ET, Johnson waved over his friend and co-star, Emily Blunt, who adorably crashed his interview to exchange some playful banter.«They were just asking me, who's the most talented, most brilliant actor you've ever worked with, I said you,» Johnson said.«That's so nice,» Blunt replied, joking, «Have you worked with any other actresses?»«Not that I care about, after you, no,» Johnson said laughing.Johnson and Blunt both served as presenters for the first award of the night, Best Animated Feature, following host Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue.

Pedro Pascal made a few friends on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, stopping to pose with Salma Hayek before heading inside for Hollywood's biggest night. Pascal wore a high-necked band collar shirt with a black suit. Hayek stunned in a sequined orange gown.

Ke Huy Quan has closed it out with his first, historic Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor. The 51-year-old star took home the prize for , closing a nearly 40-year gap since Haing S. Ngor became the first performer of Asian descent to win the category in 1985.  «Thank you, thank you,» Quan tearfully said as he delivered another delightful and emotional acceptance speech on Sunday night after being presented the Oscar by last year's supporting actor winners Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur.«My mom is 84 years old and she's at home watching.

Halle Berry and Jessica Chastain are doing double duty at the 2023 Oscars!On Sunday, ET's Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier spoke to the pair on the red carpet at the 95th Academy Awards, where Chastain revealed that they are presenting the Oscars for both Best Actor and Best Actress  -- the latter of which would've been Will Smith's job had the now infamous Oscars slap not occurred. «I've been so excited since they told me we were gonna present together,» Chastain gushed before revealing which category she and Berry would be presenting. «Best Actor and Actress,» she continued. «I'm a little nervous, because I'm not as graceful as she is. And the whole thing -- we have to walk by ourselves.

Oscars are finally here, and the champagne-colored carpet is filled with glitz and glamour. On Sunday, celebs descended upon the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, dressed to the nines.Newly engaged Vanessa Hudgens flashed her gorgeous ring while keeping her look sophisticated and simple. Dressed in a strapless black gown with a white band both at the bust and the hem of the dress, Hudgens let her new, shiny piece of jewelry serve as her standout accessory for the night.Laverne Cox brought the drama in an eye-catching black-and-turquoise gown that featured nude paneling and black off-the-shoulder sleeves that doubled as gloves.