Conan O’Brien Opens the Oscars with Witty, Timely Jabs

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Conan O’Brien opened the 98th Oscars with a witty, politics-light monologue that touched on backlash from opera and ballet communities, teased contemporary cultural debates, and celebrated global cinema as he returned to host after last year’s successful edition.
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