THE SHOW MUST GO ON

HOLLYWOOD stars got a major shake-up when an earthquake hit Los Angeles soon at the Oscars gala on Sunday night. 

After the award winners had been announced and the stars were getting ready to go and party it up, a shaker rocked the city. 

According to a report from the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck at around 10pm local time on 2 March, with its epicentre 15km below the surface.

Local broadcaster KABC said there were no reports of significant damage or injuries and the Los Angeles Fire Department said it was “not entering earthquake mode”.

There was enough drama the awards ceremony, as the best movies of the past year were honoured. 

Independently-made film Anora scooped the prestigious Best Picture prize at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

The romantic comedy capped off a hugely successful night at the Dolby Theater by taking home the night's final and biggest award ahead of The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked, bringing its total for the night to five wins.

Accepting the honour, producer Alex Coco said: “We made this movie independently. If you’re trying to make independent films, please keep doing it. We need more. This is proof."

Director Sean Baker then said: “I want to thank the Academy for recognising a truly independent film. This film was made with the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists and... long live independent film!"

The win meant Baker equalled Walt Disney's 1954 record by taking four Oscars in one year, having also won Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director, but set a new record as the only person to win all four for the same project.

In addition, Anora actress Mikey Madison won the Best Actress in a Leading Role prize, rounding out the film’s big wins.

The evening was hosted by Conan O'Brien and kicked off with a musical performance from Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

In addition, there were musical tributes to the late Quincy Jones and the James Bond film franchise, while Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his late friend Gene Hackman as part of the In Memoriam segment.

Oscars 2025 full list of winners:

Best Picture: Anora

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison – Anora

Best Actor: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist

Best Actress in a Supporting role: Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain

Best Director: Sean Baker – Anora

Best Original Screenplay: Anora

Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave

Best Cinematography: The Brutalist

Best Original Score: The Brutalist

Best Original Song: El Mal – Emilia Pérez

Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance

Best Sound: Dune: Part Two

Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two

Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land