It is that time of the year again when the world eagerly waits to find out the winners of one of the most prestigious awards in global cinema, Oscars. The 90th Oscars or the Academy Awards have a total of 24 categories, which were announced by Actress-comedian Tiffany Haddish and actor-director Andy Serkis, along with Academy President John Bailey.
Active members of the Academy voted for the winners in all 24 categories, which closed on February 27. This year, once again, the Academy Awards are hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, who made a history last year, by announcing the wrong winner for the Best Picture in 89th Oscars in 2017.
Here is a complete list of nominees
The awards are being televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Here are the LIVE updates from this year's Academy Awards, 90th Oscars. Oscars are also streamed online LIVE on Hotstar.com
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7:14 AM: Mary J Blige performs at the Oscars 2018. She has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Best Song
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6:45 AM: The award for the best supporting actor was won by Sam Rockwell (Three billboards)
6:31 AM: What happened last year was unfortunate.
Our singular focus will be on the show and delivering the correct envelope: Jimmy Kimmel quotes on behalf of Warner Bros. He takes a dig at the mistake which happened last year!
6:30 AM: Award ceremony begins
Jennifer Lawrence
Meryl Streep
Nicole Kidman
Rachel Morrison, the first woman to be nominated for Best Cinematography
Lupita Nyongo
Sandra Bullock
Emma Stone
Timothée Chalamet, Matthew McConaughey, and Camila Alves
He has a natural talent and confidence. Timothee is amazing in the film. He is here to stay: Matthew McConaughey
It is crazy to be here. I'm really happy. Watching my mentor support me is moving. I wouldn't be nominated without my mentor. I'm speechless: Timothee
Margot Robbie and her mom, Sarie
Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer from Call Me By Your Name
Jimmy Kimmel shared his excitement of hosting the Oscars
Whoppi Goldberg
Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd
Hollywood legend James Ivory (Writer of Call Me by Your Name)
Chadwick Boseman
Viola Davis
Taraji Henson
Mark Hamill
Helen Mirren
Mary J. Blige (Nominated for Best Supporting Actress & Best Original Song)
5:37 AM: If I ever end up at Oscars, I'm honouring my community. My dad always wanted this. This is heaven and it is my dream come true. It is amazing: Tiffany
Daniel Kaluuya
Sir Patrick Stewart
Allison Janney
Salma Hayek
Laura Dern
Lakeith Stanfield
5: 18 AM: It was fun to shoot the movie. All I want to tell all those aspiring actors is "If you're meant to do this, you will find your way. There is a room for everybody. You will find it out," Richard Jenkins, Oscar Nominee
5:12 AM: I hope the next generation has everything sorted out. My 10-year-old is already a feminist: Salma Hayek
Lupita Nyong'o
Jane Fonda
Doug Jones
Rita Monero
Gina Rodriguez