YouTube is tossing its hat in the ring to host the Academy Awards, per a report from Bloomberg.

YouTube, which is interested in expanding to live events, has inquired about becoming the next home of the Academy Awards, ...

YouTube, the world’s biggest video platform, may soon be aiming for Hollywood’s biggest night. According to two people ...

It is highly unlikely that the Academy Awards will stream on YouTube in 2026 or the immediate future. Firstly, YouTube has just inquired about the streaming rights and has yet to finalize a deal.

A view of 11 Oscars statues lined up next to each other in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) According to a report by Bloomberg dated August 18, 2025, YouTube is ...

If YouTube succeeds in winning rights, it won’t just be a win for Google — it could signal a new era for live entertainment ...

Star actor Denzel Washington, a two-time Academy Award winner and 10-time nominee, said "I don't do it for the Oscars" and "I really don't care about that kind of stuff," during a media interview ...

The veteran producer speaks candidly about weathering scandals, finally honoring casting directors and stunt designers, and bringing a sense of fun back to the Academy.