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Seth MacFarlane to Host the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:23:21 +0000

Sorry Billy Crystal. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that ‘Family Guy’ creator and ‘Ted’ director Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013. Though earlier rumors had Jimmy Fallon hosting with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels producing, both Fallon and Michaels backed out, leaving a hosting [...]

Most Memorable Moments in Oscar History[Videos]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:00:51 +0000

The Academy Awards are being televised tonight and it got me thinking about some of the funny things that have happened on the show since it’s live. In fact, I remember a few hilarious moments on the Academy Awards. One was when the streaker ran by without a stitch of clothes on as David Niven [...]

Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79

jgarcia2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:19:44 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor, a voluptuous violet-eyed actress who lived a life of luster and anguish and spent more than six decades as one of the world’s most visible women for her two Academy Awards, eight marriages, ravaging illnesses and work in AIDS philanthropy, died Wednesday at age 79. For more on the story: NY Daily News [...]

Oscars: The bomb heard round the Internet

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:11:21 +0000

The Oscars were the most talked about topic on Facebook last night. And the talk wasn’t good. The Twitter chatter about the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night was way more entertaining than the actual show. There was lots of sharp criticism of Hollywood’s biggest event out there in the land of social networking, [...]

Oscar Winners and Losers [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:10:28 +0000

A look in pictures of some of last nights best moments at the 83rd annual Academy Awards.Critics called it one of the “most boring Oscarcasts ever”, but hey, everyone looked good, right?

Academy Awards Red Carpet [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:16 +0000

Photo by John Shearer/Getty ImagesThe stars hit the red carpet for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, including nominees Natalie Portman, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, Christian Bale, Jesse Eisenberg, plus co-host Anne Hathaway.

10 Best Academy Awards Moments of All Time [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:52:02 +0000

Over its 83 years, the Academy Awards ceremony has produced hundreds of memorable, inspirational and surprising moments. The coveted Oscar statuette instigates cinema's elite to cry, kiss, scream and "exercise." With emotions running high and the tension thick, there is no telling what will happen during the upcoming February 27th show. Maybe even something that will knock one of the following best moments off the all time list.

Best Picture? Elaine's Grit: Toy Story 3

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:37:02 +0000

Oscar Nominations: among the BEST PICTURES, Toy Story 3 starring Tom Hanks as Woody. I also like True Grit, the remake of the John Wayne classic, starring last year’s Oscar winner, Jeff Bridges. Which movie will get best picture? Or have you even seen those nominated? Comment to Elaine