Conan O'Brien to Host the 2025 Oscars, Additional CMA Awards Performers Announced, National Drummer Day is Celebrated

Conan O'Brien to host the 97th annual Oscars The former late-night television host will take the stage on Hollywood's biggest night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

This will be O'Brien's first time hosting the Oscars, assuming the role from longtime host Jimmy Kimmel, who emceed the award show in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

Fans will be able to tune in when the ceremony airs live on March 2, 2025 on ABC, with nominations set to be unveiled by the Academy on Friday, January 17.

Additional performers for the 2024 CMA Awards announced Performances for the 58th annual CMA Awards, which are set to air on Wednesday, November 20, will include some of country's biggest stars.

Luke Combs is slated to perform his hit single from the film Twisters, 'Ain't No Love in Oklahoma,' which was recently Grammy nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media.

Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan will take the stage together to perform their duet of 'Cowboys Cry Too.'

Jelly Roll will pair up with iconic duo Brooks & Dunn to sing their collaborated rendition of 'Believe.'

Other performers include Kacey Musgraves, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, and Bailey Zimmerman.

The show will also feature a star studded tribute to legendary country artist, George Strait.

National Drummer Day is celebrated Celebrated annually on November 15, National Drummer Day celebrates the world's most exemplary percussionists.

Iconic drummers such as John Bonham, Roger Earl, Rick Allen, Gina Schock, Michael Cartellone, Buddy Rich, Stewart Copeland, and Roger Taylor have been known for rounding out a band's signature sound.

Whether it is with an impactful drum solo, or just a simple beat in the background, drummers bring a unique energy to the music industry.

Celebrate the holiday by tuning in to a playlist that features some of the most renowned drummers of all time, single in on the drum beats in your favorite songs, attend a local band show, or even look into taking drum lessons of your own.

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day is recognized in the U.S. Grab some trash bags and a sponge because today is National Clean Out Your Fridge Day.

There is no better way to reset for the holiday season than with a good old deep clean, and with a Thanksgiving feast just around the corner, the fridge is the perfect place to start.

Check the expiration dates on all the foods you may be storing.

If it's expired, throw it out.

Cleaning out your fridge is a great way to prevent unwanted odors from spreading throughout your kitchen.

So grab some gloves and get to work.

National Bundt Day is also celebrated Looking for a new dessert to impress with at your next holiday get together?

A bundt cake may be just what you're looking for.

Celebrated yearly on November 15, National Bundt Day encourages dessert lovers to take a new approach to cake baking, by using a bundt pan.

Inspired by the signature shape of a fruit cake, bundt cakes can be made with any type of cake mixture you prefer, and are more regularly topped with a glaze rather than icing.

So the next time you're at the store, check to see if they have a bundt pan for your next delicious dessert concoction.

In today's birthday news: Singer Petula Clark 92, actor Sam Waterston 84, fashion designer Jimmy Choo 76, actress Beverly D'Angelo 73, Nickleback's Chad Kroeger 50, actress Shailene Woodley 33.