Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for third year in a row

Comedian will host the 99th Oscars in 2027 after viewership dipped this year despite rise in social media engagementConan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winning comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy awards in 2027, leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science said on Tuesday.O’Brien hosted the last two Oscar ceremonies to positive reviews. Earlier this year, in his opening monologue, he said he was “honored to be the last human host of the Acad...