Oscars ratings climb to nearly 20 million as 'Oppenheimer' reignsComposite image of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling at the 2024 OscarsLOS ANGELES, United States — Wins for "Oppenheimer," live musical performances from "Barbie" and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed, as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood's big night. Broadcaster ABC's figure for the well-reviewed gala was nearly double the pandemic-era ratings nadir of 10.4 million, though still historically low for a telecast that regularly topped 40 million just a decade ago. This year's Oscars benefited from having two giant-grossing smash hits — "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie," the so-called "Barbenheimer" phenomenon — in the mix for multiple awards. Related: LIST: Oscars 2024 winnersAmong the millions who tuned in to Sunday night's telecast was Donald Trump. But on a largely smooth night, Variety singled out Gosling's musical performance as a "maximalist, infectiously goofy singalong."

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2024 21:27 UTC