Conan O’Brien during the 98th Annual Academy Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Security is tight at this year’s Oscars, and the major concerns came from the opera and ballet communities, Conan O’Brien joked as he kicked off the 98th Academy Awards. “I’m honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards. After signing off from late-night TV, O’Brien launched the Emmy-winning HBO Max travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” He received the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy in early 2025. The 62-year-old also hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.”O’Brien kept last year’s jokes light, directing friendly jabs at some of the attendees.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 16, 2026 11:42 UTC