Oscars 2021 red carpet coverage, pre-awards shows: Time, TV channels, how to watch online Updated 2:06 PM; Today 12:29 PM Giuliana Rancic, shown here at the 2020 E! People's Choice Awards, will be back for E! channel Oscars 2021 red carpet coverage on Sunday, April 25. (Photo: Rich Polk/E! Entertainment)Rich Polk/E! Entertainment Facebook Share The 2021 Oscars broadcast has already sparked speculation about just how the producers will bring off this most unusual show. The Sunday, April 25 broadcast is taking place much later than normal, comes after a year when the coronavirus pandemic mostly forced viewers to watch the nominated films at home rather than in movie theaters, and is likely to feature more stars delivering their speeches via video-conference links.