Wicked's costume designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 2025 Oscars March 2, hosted by Conan O’Brien, as he became the first Black man to win the trophy.

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, celebrated the year’s cinematic achievements. Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted the Oscars, marking his debut in this role. One of the big winners of Oscars night was the film “Aurora,

The Oscars ceremony aired on Sunday night on ABC and Hulu Live TV. Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted for the first time and brought the right mix of humorous jokes and political jabs to the show. “Anora,” which won the Oscar for Best Picture,

Akron native Paul Tazewell was awarded his first Oscar at the ceremony Sunday in the costume design category for his work in the blockbuster "Wicked."

O'Brien, 61, who was keen to impress in his ... Blockbuster Wicked did not come away empty handed as Paul Tazewell became the first Black male winner of Achievement in Costume Design.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Paul Tazewell, a graduate of the University ... The 97th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, took place on Sunday. Tazewell’s groundbreaking win further ...

Paul Tazewell has won the Academy Award for best ... This is everything.” Conan O’Brien took a moment to congratulate Tazewell and playfully joke that “ball is in your court, Estonia.”

Paul Tazewell has won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for "Wicked" at the 2025 Academy Awards. Tazewell has become the first Black male designer to win this Oscar. Go here for an interview with the Oscar winner. Go here for a look at the full list of winners from the 97th Oscars.

The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC beginning at 7 p.m. ET and will stream live on Hulu for the first time. Follow along below with updates throughout the night, and check out all "GMA" coverage of the 2025 Oscars here. Sean Baker won the Oscar for best original screenplay for "Anora."

O’Brien saved what might have been the night ... as she took the stage to accept her award, Paul Tazewell (“Wicked”) becoming the first Black man to win for costume design and Kieran ...