i am here to speak in support of cynthia dye's application for this role. i've had the pleasure and privilege to have known cynthia now for over 30 years. she's been tremendous friend and colleague. i have not only known her personally but also have worked with her on various consulting projects and i think the qualities that cynthia brings that are going to be very important for this sunshine ordinance task force. one she's very clever tive. she's someone that you want to work beside is willing to hear all reasonable ideas contribute her own. i think her ability to collaborate is is critical. secondly, she brings a wealth of information and she just described some of her ideas around how to make the process and the thing more efficient, more effective so that it stays true to its mission and its and its opportunities. and i also find her to be incredibly fair. her work on the california citizens redistricting commission very difficult role, very difficult commission to serve on serving many different interests. her diplomacy skills and ability to weigh and

good luck to cynthia and all the nominees.abc, on hulu, disney plus, and the oscars sunday night, 7:00 p.m. eastern. i'll see you monday. good night. sunday night, 7:00 p.m. eastern. i'll see you monday. good night. night for three college students who came home to piedmont on thanksgiving break. and died in a fiery cybertruck crash. >> today, a david versus goliath battle being fought with dollars and cents. find out how local small businesses fared on a day of national economic boycott against big box stores. plus. >> you know i love oakland so much. >> see how being based in the bay area has made a difference to local oscar nominees hoping to win this weekend. >> from abc seven live breaking news. >> we begin with breaking news. the search for a driver involved in a hit and run on the bay bridge. a motorcyclist was hit and killed. it happened in the eastbound lanes near the toll plaza just after 2 p.m. the chp says a car hit a motorcycle, then threw the rider from their bike. a second vehicle hit the rider, then took off, a

the ceremony featured performances from wicked's ariana grande and cynthia erivo.ve academy awards, including and the film's star — mikey madison took the top the son of a russian oligarch. it was also a great night for adrien brody, it's been a long journey. a beautiful one. an artistic path. ..there are many variables. an enormous amount of talented individuals all vying for very few great opportunities. and so, i'm conscious of that. of a very meaningful story. winner adrien brody. you can get more on the bbc news website and app. in an we will have an oscar stay with us here on bbc news. at times in the north, the best of the sunshine will be in the south, and through the week it's going to turn milder — especially across eastern areas. now, we've got this weak weather front slipping patchy light rain and drizzle. of the fog, the sun will come out, and to the north there'll be some sunny spells — but windy in the north, north of the country. into tuesday, high pressure still in charge of the weather across southern areas, but a weather front will bring some rai

what cynthia always does is accentuates her waist.elt in your closet or a belt like we have done here. >> whit: finally, best actress for her role in "conclave." >> her style is so wearable. i feel like you are pull this off with things you already have. >> janai: and this feels like an easy, comfortable office to happy hour look. what are some of the key ingredients to get this right? >> her style is all about a classic white button-down, classic men's tailoring, mixed with a little bit of femininity. there you have that classic button-down. we all have one of those. i'm wearing one on the red carpet. and then a beautiful tailored trouser you can never go wrong with. for her, it is also about the loafers. she's adding the touches of men's wear inspired moments. and it all comes together so beautifully because she's so authentic with her style. >> whit: thank you so much. we appreciate it. >> this is so fun. >> whit: of course. getting the party started early on the red carpet. thank you so much. janai, i know you are always trying to

we will start with simply start with cynthia erivo peered. >> i have loved it.n, it is almost time to retire their alter ego's. >> really bold silhouettes. old hollywood. really nice to see a differentiation in the silhouette. >> for me, i'm looking at those fingernails, going "wow." >> robin: all right, now. oscar winner zoe saldana. >> oh, yes. >> oh my gosh, you guys. the internet has a very serious direction of the spirit i liked it. she's been wearing saint laurent this whole season. i liked that it felt parisian. she pulled this off. it looks like the moulin rouge curtains, but -- >> i loved it. >> yes. >> 100%. i will stand by that decision. don't come at me. >> robin: they are coming for you. >> michael: you three are fantastic. as great as the awards are, everyone loves the fashion just as much. when we come back, we go from red carpet to real fashion. lori bergamotto with some of these looks at work. we will be right back. ♪ ♪ your hobbies, dreams, career, family and more. addiction to drugs, including opioids and stimulants, can strip these away from

i mean, we just heard cynthia's voice right there.to see what happens tomorrow night. we'll have more on that in a moment. >>> first a look at some of the other big stories we're following on this saturday morning. agencies across the u.s. government have begun sending a second email to federal employees again demanding that they list five tasks they completed at work this week. this time the email gives federal employees the option of responding that they can't elaborate because their work was classified or sensitive. >> gio: also right now, blake lively's subpoena for phone records amid her ongoing legal conflict with "it ends with us" director justin baldoni, quote, overly intrusive and disproportionate to the needs of the case. baldoni's team saying the judge put a stop to the actress' egregious attempt to invade their client's privacy. that's another quote. lively's team responding by asking, what are they hiding? >> janai: and get this, a seven-planet parade has ushered out february. so, mars, jupiter, uranus, neptune, mercury,

like cynthia erivo and demi moore just winning her first golden globe after decades in the business.e acknowledged and i bought in and i believed that. >> up against hollywood newcomers. >> i mean, i've always daydreamed about something like this. >> the history that could be made this year. >> it would be the youngest ever. yes. if this were to happen, what would that mean to you? >> it's never too late. >> like elton john's nominated song. it's never too late to guess who will take home the oscar. oscar. >> nightline will be kid has a fever? well, #1 selling bekoool cooling patches give instant relief from fever discomfort. yes, bekoool works “are-we-there-yet?” fast. kobayashi healthcare. if it hurts, we help. [♪] koare you one of the. millions of americans who suffer from an upset stomach after a big meal? try pepto bismol. unlike some products, pepto coats and soothes your digestive system, to provide fast 5-symptom relief. stock up on pepto today. are you... saying munch? yup! he's craving my new big smashed jack, with more than double the beef of a big mac. i'm in love... with

let's just start with that performance from cynthia erivo and ariana grande. a lot of people this morning when i woke up, seemed to think that that was one of the highlights of the night. what were some of the standouts to you and how did you receive the performance? >> well. >> let's be honest, cynthia. >> erivo and. >> ariana grande can sing the phone book and it's going to sound fantastic. um, it was a it was a it was a wonderful way to open the oscars. but honestly, for me, it felt kind of flat. not their voices. their voices soared to the rafters, but it didn't do anything for me. i mean, i've seen opening numbers from the oscars that were fun. this really felt like hollywood, uh, you know, showing itself to be like, look at us, look at us, look at us. and these are stage actors and theatrically trained performers. but this is a night for the cinema. and it didn't seem cinematic to me. it felt theatrical, and i think it missed it missed the point for me. i really wasn't moved. it's great. look, i listen to cynthia erivo sing anything. like i said, ariana,

cynthia erivo, will smith, cynthia nixon and kate winslet, who is the odd one out?>> will smith because he's not a little gay. >> did they all run for governor of new york? except for kate winslet. >> the odd one out is will smith. >> you were right. >> the cynthia's and kate winslet are all one award away from an egot, while will smith needs an emmy and a tony to complete the set. so got to get will and cats. i'm up there slapping. >> yeah. >> and will smith is the only one with an actual oscar knockout, though. >> does anybody know which actor? bonus points. which actor is credited with creating the term egot? >> whoopi. >> the actor who coined the term egot was philip michael thomas, who played detective tubbs in miami vice. >> yay! >> who is his partner? >> oh, that's don johnson. >> no. >> ricardo. >> crockett. >> crockett. >> crockett and johnson. >> and in 1984, he said, quote, hopefully in the next five years, i will win all of those awards. he did not win any of those awards. i'm a coin to term nick watt. i win an naacp award on the front end. you can win a

cynthia erivo, ariana grande that's going to be incredible. >> so your coffee and dune part three.all need. with all. so we hope you have the best time my friend. enjoy it all. be present, soak it all up. and the big show tonight. of up. course, you at home can be watching what will be co-hosting on the red carpet with linsey davis and our friends at our abc station. >> and of course, at 7:00 pm right here on abc. you've got the oscars. have a great day, everybody. whit, you're looking good. >> why do so many people start their day here from abc news. this is start here to be in the know and get a different take on the day's top stories. start here. >> now that's a part of the story i bet you didn't see coming. >> make it your daily first. listen wherever you get your podcasts. >> this morning. push for peace in ukraine. can president trump and european leaders find common ground? massive cuts on capitol hill? what's elon musk's next move? and the president's address to congress. the powerhouse roundtable takes it all on this morning on abc's this week. >> more americans choose abc

these nails are more famous than cynthia at this point.pe-shifting silhouettes. it is a lamp shade, and there are 199,000 crystals in this base. that is like an art piece. >> and she totally pulled it off. not everyone can wear that dress. i loved, loved, loved demi moore. i thought she looked absolutely dazzling. >> she is a winner in my book still. this is armani, covered in crystals. you see the slight peplum, a big trend of the night, big wide hips. he said, this is elizabeth sparkles final sparkle. >> again, talking about looks that only a few weeks can pull off. timothee chalamet in -- >> we got this one, craig. no problem. no butter yellow for you? leather, double leather. >> oh, it was leather? >> crop double breasted jacket, leather pants, silk shirt and a cartier necklace instead of a tie. nailed it. >> it was a $100,000 outfit. >> completely. because of the song "yellow taxi cab", i suspect it was a reference to that. >> if taxis here in new york were buttery yellow as opposed to mustard yellow. okay, colman domingo. >> he alway

and cynthia erivo bringing a little wicked witch going full glinda with what the fashion experts described as a sculptural peplum. demi moore finally getting her moment as an oscar nominee. and a very yellow timothee chalamet. # if we work in tandem...# and the show began with that wicked duo. a standing ovation. holding his wife to a fourth child oscar promise. i held my hand out, she shook it, and i have not brought it up once untiljust now. # diamonds are forever...# slava ukraine. ..this was an oscars that was largely politics—free. my grandmother came to this country in 1961. cheering. ..with dreams and dignity and hard—working hands. there were one or two jokes. yeah, that's great. yeah, that's great news. two wins already. up to a powerful russian. in the three and a half hour the brutalist. and the son of a russian oligarch swept it. anora. best actress for mikey madison. anora. the night belonged to anora. we have a live page the show parties are still after show parties are still under live to los angeles and our entertainment correspondent, colin paterson, who is at the vanity c

cynthia erivo giving fans a taste of her new music that has nothing to do with "wicked." we'll give you a listen in "pop start." >>> first, these messages. good morning. thanks for joining us on this saturday, march 1st. i'm kira klapper. the clock is ticking for people living at san francisco's only safe parking site. it's known as the bay view vehicle triage center. it's a 35 spot parking lot opened in 2022. it has served 132 households living in their cars. late last year, san francisco announced the site would be closing and that's on monday. the city says everyone was offered permanent housing, rental subsidies, alternative shelter or relocation assistance before monday's closure. most have accepted the help. those who didn't have to be out by the end of tomorrow. our concern, though, is for those who still are going to be living in their vehicles. they're not going to have a safe place to park. the city had spent millions of dollars on the site, whichch was just recently equipped with electricity. it also offered case management, housing assistance and vehicle repai

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cynthia erivo, "wicked." >> cast a spell. read it. >> don't. >> you can't, can you?e substance." >> say it. tell them who your little beauty secret is. why don't you just show them right here. here is your little beauty secret. >> fernanda torres, "i'm still here." >> and the oscar goes to -- mikey madison. >> this is the first oscar win and nomination for mikey madison. [ applause ] [ applause ] >> wow. this is very surreal. forgive me. i'm nervous. i'm going to read off of a paper. thank you so much to the academy. i grew up in los angeles, but hollywood always felt so far away for me. to be here standing in this room today is really incredible. thank you neon, film universal, my mom and dad a my little sister and my twin brother. thank you for being my best friend. not that you have a choice. thank you sean baker, alex mark, thank you ann woodward, rachel, nick rich, dan, thank y bri brighton beach for lending us your beautiful backdrop and incredible community. thank you to kendy schneider, our incredible consultants. i want to again recognize and honor the sex w

the devastating wildfires by "wicked" stars ariana grande -- ♪ somewhere over the rainbow ♪ -- and cynthiathink of a place where there's love overflowing ♪ >> reporter: who then performed "defying gravity" from their big screen musical. ♪ defying gravity ♪ >> los angeles first responders were also honored during an on-stage appearance. other tributes included ones to gene hackman, the james bond movie franchise, and the late quincy jones. danya bacchus, cbs news, los angeles. >>> coming up, hundreds in vermont turn out to protest vice president j.d. vance on his ski trip. >>> a dream vacation goes sideways when a luxury cruise ship hits rough waters. my moderate to severe crohn's disease... ...and my ulcerative colitis symptoms... ...kept me... ...out of the picture. now... ...there's skyrizi. ♪i've got places to go...♪ ♪...and i'm feeling free♪ ♪control of my symptoms means everything...♪ ♪...to me♪ ♪control is everything to me♪ and now... ...i'm back in the picture. feel significant symptom relief at... ...4 weeks with skyrizi. skyrizi is proven to help deliver remission... ...and help v

cynthia erivo defied gravity and the fashion game in this custom green louis vuitton, a perfect match she always looks so good. halle berry, looking like a walking mirror ball. and the men were oscar red carpet worthy, too. look at andrew garfield in a full brown gucci moment. then there's coleman domingo in a custom red and black suit. if there was an award for the best-dressed dare devil, give it to him. hollywood showed up and showed out in full oscar style. >> halle berry is one of my favorites, with all the mirrors in there. and she looks timeless. >>> when we come back, the super hero holding down the top spot at the box office. and new treatments for brain injuries. we got the details on a new nasal spray study. oking. uh, it's a little early for jokes, but here it goes. this muffin goes on vacation— what's happening? you said “joking” three times, that's why i'm here. uh, anyway, so this muffin— well i was just excited about my new car. -new car? oh, you don't need a joke, you need a jake. [singing] like a good neighbor, state farm is there. your state farm agent can help you

moments in cinema, as well as that gorgeous performance by cynthia erivo and ariana grande using songsm the wizard of oz and from the wiz and from wicked. i just thought that was a really powerhouse and super classy way to open the night and to salute los angeles, the city that birthed hollywood and has been through so much this year already. >> rebecca, thank you so much for joining us. appreciate it. >> thanks so much for having me. >> of course. still to come, volodymyr zelenskyy speaks to reporters following a week of dramatic diplomacy over how to end russia's war in ukraine. what he thinks about whether relations with the united states can be salvaged. we're back in just a moment. >> josÉ luis silberman harakat al-muqawama al-islamiyya. >> matthew livelsberger mahmoud mardawi carlos de oliveira. >> when it comes to rooting out corruption, do the fbi's ends justify the means? >> it was humiliating. >> it's an. >> embarrassment for. >> the. >> country. >> united states of scandal with jake tapper next sunday at nine on. >> did you take your vitamin today? >> that's my. >> job. natu

>anne>wicked stars ariana grande and cynthia erivo opened the show with a musical tribute to los angeles after the devastating wildfires. there were also musical tributes to james bond and quincy jones. coming up, a lot of excitement over a and other global tech innovations, but see how trade tensions are fueling concerns in the industry. one of the world's biggest tech shows is now underway, with a lot of excitement over the potential of a.i.. then clashing with concerns over trade tensions fueled by the united states. the annual mobile world congress in spain, kicking off today. with fresh us tariffs looming, including that additional 10% tax on chinese goods. the event draws thousands of exhibitors, many of them from china, demonstrating new products from entertainment to health to wearable tech. also on display the intense competition in the smartphone industry with 1.4 billion devices expected to be sold globally this year, that is 40 four every second. that is it for the afternoon edition. remember, we are reaming 24 [moody music plays]

the academy announced performances by wicked stars cynthia erivo and ariana grande, and we can expect some surprises. the oscars red carpet may be the most well known runway in the world. celebrities and stylists carefully plan each look in hopes of avoiding the worst dressed list. abc seven news anchor amanda delcastillo is live in hollywood with our focus on fashion today. and amanda, you just look lovely along that red carpet this this afternoon. yes, yes. take a bow. >> thank you, thank you, i try, j.r, i try, but let me tell you, come sunday, the red carpet is the show before the show. essentially a 900 foot long runway, if you can imagine, with people taking pictures of you every angle. so you want to look good. and while i technically won't be walking the red carpet on sunday, i want to look good. who are you wearing? well, the quintessential red carpet question may be a thing of the past. for me, it is mission critical. >> something that says, whoa, look at that dress. something that really is dramatic. long. >> meet jocelyn delcastillo. >> my mother. >> the fiercest fashion c

. >> la noche comenzÓ con una presentaciÓn mÁgica del dÚo de ariana grande y cynthia erivo y un granse pusiera en pie. sin duda, una gran noche. tambiÉn otro reconocimiento latino fue el de aÍnda. estoy aquÍ. aÚn estoy aquÍ. esta es la primera pelÍcula brasileÑa nominada a la categorÍa de mejor largometraje internacional y tambiÉn la ganadora. asÍ que muchas felicidades para ellos. pero sin duda ese chiste, la verdad. ella, la esposa de quien estaba tan evidentemente sorprendida, verdad? >> momentos importantes tambiÉn, pues la sorpresa que no ganÓ, que era una de las favoritas a mejor actriz. y tambiÉn estuvo carla sofÍa gascÓn, que llegÓ con toda esta expectativa de emilia pÉrez y al final de cuentas tambiÉn fue parte de los chistes del host. no? no se salvÓ. >> claro. bueno, vamos ahora hasta brasil, donde ya decenas de escuelas de samba han estado desfilando durante el primer fin de semana del carnaval anual de rÍo de janeiro. se trata de una de las principales atracciones de lo que se considera como el carnaval mÁs famoso del mundo. >> sin duda una fiesta que continuarÁ toda est

cynthia erivo defied gravity in this louis vuitton.ls, she does not know how to miss. she looks good. and demi moore may not have won an oscar but shined on the red carpet in a custom georgio armani gown. and the men, andrew garfield in a full brown gucci moment, looking good there. and then there's coleman domingo in a custom valentino red and black suit. if there's an award for best-dressed dare devil, give it to him. >> there's timothee chalamet. we saw him when, right? with yellow. kind of surprising, but completely shut out this award season. >>> when we come back, spacex is set to lt ofiff today. and we have a recall alert you'll want to hear before shifting gears on your morning commute. uh, it's a little early for jokes, but here it goes. this muffin goes on vacation— what's happening? you said “joking” three times, that's why i'm here. uh, anyway, so this muffin— well i was just excited about my new car. -new car? oh, you don't need a joke, you need a jake. [singing] like a good neighbor, state farm is there. your state farm a

i wonder what you'll be watching for. >> cynthia erivo will be really great if she won.a black brit. we haven't had one of those win best actress and we've only had one black one win best actress. so so that that list needs to come up to modern standards for sure. >> well, maybe she will in fact defy gravity. ben, thank you so much. nice to talk to you. >> thank you. >> thank you. thanks, laura. >> well, everyone, i want to thank you all for watching. anderson cooper 360 is next. >> tonight on

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[music] plus, wicked stars ariana grande and cynthia erivo kicked off the night. duo sang a medley which ended with defying gravity. in hollywood, ashley dvorkin, fox news. >> the magic of mardi gras coming to san francisco this fat tuesday, fillmore plaza will be taken over with a parade and festival. events kick off 5:00 that night, with free blues concerts starting at six. there will be face painting, street artist costumes, food and of course, plenty of colorful beads. the nonprofit the village project, which supports youth development and culture, will be hosting the event. hundreds of teenage girls gathered for the 14th annual marin teen girls conference. this event was open for those 13 to 18 years old. organizers say it's time for marin county students to come together to build community, talk career opportunities and empower the next generation. the chair of the marin county women's commission explained how many people were involved to host today's event. >> it takes a full team to pull this together. we have not only our career panelists, we have 21 work

steve smith weighed in on whether a single venue benefit, cynthia, in terms of an advantage. yeah, maybe i'm not sure. um, yeah, india obviously played over the games here. so they've seen what the surfaces doing . you know, the obviously the, the whole square blocks pretty dry. having spoken to the groundsmen just now it's um yeah. address if it's had a lot of traffic. so we've seen how that we gets applied and into your voters. we played really well in the games as well. so it's going to be a good context looking forward to it. so the champions league and history doesn't favor athletic ometer, it is vacant, ready for the round of 16 firstlight tie against fierce rivals, round trip. all they've lost only one of their last 7 against rail. they lost all 4 of their most recent ties and the champions league, including the 20142016 finals. but diggers to me on the side are now above the european champions league and are currently on a 10 match on beaten st. a. good. ok, but actually rather this is something spectacular for the city of madrid to have this game with real madrid, fa

wicked's ariana grande and cynthia erivo. of it all — here's emma vardy.re on the choreography of it all — here's emma vardy. your first job yourfirstjob is to your firstjob is to the outfit and all the photographers will be screaming your name so remember one foot forward, small smile but not too much. once the photos are done, it's time to walk to the main red carpet and take the time to make sure you are saying hello to the right people. usually when a photographer is watching. had for the press and they will be waiting here, while the smaller parts in the film, this is your chance future publicist to introduce you and elevate your profile. if you're really big star, everyone will be trying to get your attention. and then it's into the theatre. and one more thing, when they say the oscar goes to, smiled, whatever the outcome because the camera will cut to you and no one likes about loser, off you go. and me nowsis full ofsoeople and enough me nowsisfutl ofsoeople and enough to seat in lucky enough to have a seat in this new at the roosevelt this new roo

is, is, are, was, and then for the could it's feasible that reside currently in the southeast to cynthia. perhaps the ones that live in the northern parts of syria to well said it for them. of course the pick occasion the t a gun to present all comes in turkey. but the, because of the main was a ment appropriate for turkey because after, because of weather for the kids of the military development they're on more than 50000 has been to both sides. so that means i think 4 trips and it's gonna be the good of the then populate for trinity to stop the new phase off of the solution after this voicemail is and to keep them. that's news, therefore uh for the kids the after this step 3 sounds good, all known enough to be done today, the pick our case the has declared the ceasefire for today. so let's move it to you should also have a serious paternity to this step to be uh, to be successfully done. because uh uh, for example, the carriers do, they said the old july should be, they need how they going to join the confidence of the coffee to dissolve those pump, the, the, the puppy without the, the

i will be standing in this corner screaming, cynthia! ariana, come chat with me. then the stage. some of the bigger outlets are going to be on these risers, speaking with stars as they make their way into the dolby theater, which is just up the steps here. but let me turn. look at these statues up to 18ft tall. of course, the ones that are going to be handed out much smaller. then the stars will take this. turn the steps into the dolby theater just behind me. after that turn, celebrities arrive here to the grand staircase where 37 steps gets them into the dolby theater. come on. and that's your vip celebrity pov in hollywood. i'm amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. >> so much fun. you got to love that music too. here'se rundown for your oscars tonight right here on abc seven. our coverage begins with on the red carpet at 1230. that's followed by the oscars red carpet show at 330. and then, of course, the oscars begin at 4 p.m. right here on abc seven. well, new this morning, governor gavin newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for california's forest fires. the announcement

with next steps on reconciliation ahead of march 14 government shutdown deadline cynthia lummis joinedent. >>i think that the senate is really focused on making the 2017 tax cuts permanent would be something house bill does not yet do so there needs to be discussions between house and senate leaders. and the white house. to make sure we can make those cuts permanent, and that then we can address some of the issues related to other entitlement programs. maria: so you could make a argument that you still need a two track process here because you want the tax cuts permanent. >> you got it, i am -- do i make that argument and support that argument. >> joining me now former speaker of the house fox news contributor newt gingrich the author of the upcoming book trump's triumph can we reordered right now that is a good one, you told me last time together that the tax bill needs to be on trump's desk no later than the 4th of july the latest, unless it doesn't impact midterm election mike johnson had victory getting that passed last week but senate makes the point, as you heard from cinema lumm

to the city of los angeles following the devastating wildfires by wicked stars ariana grande and cynthiam their cluster big-screen musical. >> it would not be the oscars without style, and a few surprises on the red carpet. talking fashion hits and misses with our friend and fashion artist , that is coming up at 7:00. now that opening number was so good. >> good and needed, time for a look at what's coming up later on cbs mornings. >> good morning, good to see you. a great show kicking off the week. it is monday which means another installment, we have the story of an unlikely partnership helping thousands of people on their way out of prison to get a fair shot at a new life, this one matters. also, one step closer we are to putting a human being back on the moon. it will be the summer of love before you know it. talking with people behind a new and historic moon landing mission. also, what a night in hollywood at the oscars. "anora" cleaned up with five awards including best picture. sean baker, mikey madison. we will talk to some of the night's biggest winners. all of that and more at

i will be standing in this corner screaming, cynthia! ariana, come chat with me. then the stage.e of the bigger outlets are going to be on these risers, speaking with stars as they make their way into the dolby theater, which is just up the steps here. but let me turn. look at these statues up to 18ft tall. of course, the ones that are going to be handed out much smaller. then the stars will take this. turn the steps into the dolby theater just behind me. and a celebrities arrive here to the grand staircase, where 37 steps gets them into the dolby theater. come on. that's your vip celebrity pov in hollywood. i'm amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. >> joined by spencer christian. right now, i think it's safe to say amanda is pretty excited on her job, so excitement. >> in her steps for the day as well. >> yes, and i think we realized that the carpet there is a little dirty. >> it needed a little cleaning, i think. >> maybe some vacuuming. before they get started. >> tomorrow, i think. so while they're doing that though, i'll show you what's going on with our weather. we've got a l

investors are watching for direction on what that reserve entails bitcoin is a 47% in the last year and cynthiae's leaving the framework for oversight of crypto right now. >> is a commodity it will be regulated by the commodity futures trading commission some other crypto currency look like a security and should fall under the disclosure requirements at the sec. part of what we want to do is guide what is the commodity in the security and provide that clarity in the law so we can let agencies know you has jurisdiction over what. >> that's what we need, clarity, futures meanwhile in terms of equity is higher on this, the first trading day of march stocks are higher across-the-board, dow industrial 94 but it's been a rough february, take a look at them on that we ended with all the averages in negative territory for the month of february, year-to-date, nasdaq is negative but the other major industries are higher president trump's tariffs on canada, mexico and china will take effect tomorrow the wall street journal is finding that their movie to safe haven sectors including healthcare, consumer st

when she paid a visit to her longtime friend cynthia thoreau, mother of henry david, she kept her eyes shut throughout the entire conversation. only at the end did she venture to say, mrs. thoreau, i don't know whether you have observed that my eyes shut. yes, madam, was the reply. i have observed it. perhaps you would like to know the reason? yes, i should. i don't like to see a person of your age guilty of such levity in dress. she disliked the pink ribbons that were in her that well. but these crotchet obscure a profoundly serious thinker, always when she was alone in the woods, riding by candlelight in a room, mary resembled her puritan, who had favored private intercourse with the almighty to congress, with the corrupting force the world. but she also a child of the enlightenment a self-taught polymath with wide ranging interests, science, philosophy and and insatiable letter rider. she left more than a thousand to posterity. a voluminous correspondence that surveys a remarkable range topics from byron's poetry and spinoza's to studious reflection on theological treatises and disc

i spoke with cynthia lummis on friday, and she said, you know, bitcoin is a commodity, and the cftc shouldlators, but you also are the securities and exchange commission. so, i mean, in terms of clarity, that's really what investors need to know, who's overseeing what. >> well, i think to talk about clarity, bitcoin's pretty much a commodity, it would pretty much fall under the cftc. maria: okay. >> personally, i would like a different regulatory environment because digital assets overall, bitcoin, crypto assets, blockchain technology, this is new stuff. we're not just talking about future contracts with oil or with cattle, etc. this is very different stuff. i would like to see a new regulatory environment, but it we're just going to play it how it is right now, the cftc is the like lay -- likely place for that. and, maria, we have to stop living in the past in the united states when it comes to our regulatory system is. we need to live in the future. this is one of the reasons why donald trump has decided to endorse me for governor. i just want the make sure we take our state to the next

and also in the running, cynthia erivo, for "wicked."d. jeremy strong, facing off against kiran culkin. with culkin, the favorite for his role in "a real pain." >> you're green. >> reporter: for supporting actress, pop star ariana grande has landed her first nomination for her role in "wicked." >> english? >> i'm not english. why? >> reporter: zoe to win for her performance in "emilia perez." the story of a mexican drug lord that undergoes sexual reassignment surgery. until carla caton came under fire for social media posts. another contender, "conclave," the drama set entirely in the veteran. "the brutalist" could be another winner. it won the golden globe for best drama. but the online favorite remains anora, following a string of award show wins. "wicked" up for best picture. a long shot. but the blockbuster did prove one thing to the world -- ♪ >> morgan joins me now live from los angeles. morgan, good morning. should be a great show. you laid it out well there. conan o'brien, should be a great oscars host tonight. how will he and th

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i will be standing in this corner screaming, cynthia! ariana, come chat with me. then the stage.igger outlets are going to be on these risers, speaking with stars as they make their way into the dolby theater, which is just up the steps here. but let me turn. look at these statues up to 18ft tall. of course, the ones that are going to be handed out much smaller. then the stars will take this. turn the steps into the dolby theater just behind me. and after tha celebrities arrive here to the grand staircase where 37 steps gets them into the dolby theater. come on. that's your vip celebrity pov in hollywood. i'm amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. >> so much fun. so here is the rundown for your oscars today right here on abc seven. our coverage begins with on the red carpet at 1230. that's followed by the oscars red carpet show at 330. and then the oscars begin at 4 p.m. right here on abc seven. and as you just saw, amanda delcastillo is in hollywood showing us all the sights and sounds and will join us later live today and tomorrow. transgender rights a focus during a day of protes

i will be standing in this corner screaming, cynthia! ariana, come chat with me. then the stage. of the bigger outlets are going to be on these risers, speaking with stars as they make their way into the dolby theater, which is just up the steps here. but let me turn. look at these statues up to 18ft tall. of course, the ones that are going to be handed out much smaller. then the stars will take this. turn the steps into the dolby theater just behind me. and aft celebrities arrive here to the grand staircase where 37 steps gets them into the dolby theater. come on. that's your vip celebrity pov in hollywood. i'm amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. >> so much fun. you got to love the music too. so here's the rundown for your oscars today right here on abc seven. as we've been telling you, our coverage begins with on the red carpet at 1230. again, that's followed by the oscars red carpet show at 330. then the oscars begin earlier than ever at 4 p.m, right here on abc seven. all right. california's insurance commissioner is looking into why state farm insurance asked to raise its ho

it was the safe was the shape that and of course, the queen cynthia erivo, she just screamed presentsnt what she walked in. and it's like the start for screen. it's like health about tool or darlie games in louis vuitton and michelle yeoh. she never disappoint. michelle, i say says way ballance royal blue gown strap. listen with rate and earrings. i love the jewelry by share all and then monica barbaro. she's kind of a new comer. we don't see a lot of her. she nailed yes, she nailed it as well. also wearing a shape the gown. the ball gown strap list paying a beautiful. i want to switch actually to the men. timothy solemn, a ringing in the color it's a different kind of tuxedo up to talk about. the new tuxedo is she fall. she and i know properly think, you know, people are gonna think, well, it's not so traditional, but that's the point. and then what about home? and to me going to read and wraparound tuxedo jacket and black pants and also a little bit of a lapel pin all in all 2025. a good year for fashion. really good year for passion. i i love the variety and i love that. just peopl

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doja cat, litsa rae cynthia erivo arianna grande, queen latifah, oscar nominee. >> those superstars willreplace the tradition of best original songs performed on stage. those nominees will be celebrated in a pre-produced segment. there's so many categories that are televised. is that something that needs to be addressed? >> last year we had all of the awards on the show and we came in under time. we were under three hours and 30 minutes. it's possible to do this in a way that's entertaining. >> speaking of entertaining. >> other award statues think i'm funny? >> conan o'brien is hosting the oscars for the first time. >> he's a lovely person. number one. he's a humanist. he's apolitical. he invites everybody in to enjoy. >> he's trolling the. >> door naked at. >> 2 a.m. it was. >> our anniversary. >> now, a lot of the main categories, fred, really are a wide open race this year. i'm usually pretty good at predictions, but this year, even the most esteemed oscar pundits aren't sure who's going to win for best actress for best picture. so that makes the race exciting. now, something else th

wicked stars cynthia erivo and ariana grande got the night started with a stunning performance of defying gravity from their blockbuster film. but in the end, it was the low budget independent movie honora, which took on hollywood giants and won big. mikey madison claimed the award for best actress for the title role in the film. she could hardly believe what had happened. >> the first oscar. >> i grew up in los angeles, but hollywood always felt so far away from me. so to be here, standing in this room today is, um, really incredible. this is a dream come true. i'm probably going to wake up tomorrow. >> honora also claimed the biggest prize for best picture and best director, going to sean baker. adrien brody won best actor in a leading role for his work in the brutalist, in which he played a struggling immigrant architect in post-world war two america. and zoe saldana won best supporting actress for emilia pÉrez. she shared a real life immigrant story when accepting the award. >> my grandmother came. >> to. >> this country in 1961. >> i am a proud. child of immigrant parents. >> with dr

o'brien, and there were also plenty of musical numbers, including from wicked stars ariana grande and cynthia the san francisco 49ers have agreed to trade wide receiver deebo samuel to the washington commanders. the niners are receiving a fifth round draft pick in exchange. deveaux was drafted by the niners in 2019. he had his best season with the team in 2021, when he earned all team pro honors. deebo has made multiple trade requests over the years, with the most recent coming on super bowl sunday last week at the nfl scouting combine, lynch said the team is listening to calls about brandon aiyuk being traded. aiyuk's 2024 season ended when he tore his acl because he's coming off an injury. it's unlikely the team would receive a very lucrative offer. aiyuk signed a four year, $120 million extension just last year. >> we have been reporting on the price of eggs for weeks here, but have you looked at the rest of your receipt from the grocery store? next on the nine from beef to sweet treats, we'll take a look at where the usda says food costs are headed. >> then more than 4000 acres burned so

doja cat, litsa ray cynthia erivo arianna grande.queen latifah oscar nominee. >> those superstars. >> will. >> replace the tradition. >> of best original songs performed on stage. those nominees will be celebrated in a pre-produced segment. >> there's so. >> many. >> categories that are televised. >> is that something that needs to be addressed? >> last year we had all of the awards on the show and we came in under time. we were under three hours and 30 minutes. it's possible to do this in a way that's entertaining. >> speaking of entertaining. >> other award statues think i'm funny? >> conan o'brien is hosting the oscars for the first time. >> he's a lovely person. number one, he's a humanist. he's apolitical. he invites everybody in to enjoy. >> he strolls in the door naked at 2 a.m. >> it was. >> our anniversary. >> elizabeth wagmeister cnn, los angeles. >> all right. hello again, everyone. thank you so much for joining me. i'm fredricka whitfield. all right. we begin this hour with this breaking news. just moments ago, ukrainian

>> the oscars are tonight, and i'll be rooting for some of the standout black nominees, including cynthian domingo in sing sing and nicole boys director ramell ross. but while artists of color continue to make groundbreaking cinema, there are troubling signs that hollywood is backsliding on commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. the newly released 2025 ucla hollywood diversity report finds the share of people of color working in key entertainment roles has dropped, even though films with more diverse casts perform better at the box office. the findings come at a time when the studios like disney and paramount, are rolling back their dei efforts. warner bros. says it's dropping the d and the e to focus only on inclusion, whatever that means. it seems clear these moves have little to do with audience preferences and everything to do with political pressure from president trump and his maga allies, who have shown a willingness to use the powers of government to target cultural output they do not like. the american movie industry has a long has been a long pillar of american greatnes