Host Conan O'Brien lies on the red carpet for the Oscars arrivals area as it is rolled out along Hollywood Boulevard during preparations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2025. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
Karu F. Daniels New York Daily News NEW YORK — The 97th Academy Awards are set to kick off at 6 p.m. CT Sunday live…