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Up in the Air exclusive

Long before Up in the Air became showered in Oscar nominations, actress Melanie Lynskey signed on for many other reasons than...

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Oscar presenters: Legends and young stars

As Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin co-host the Oscars for the very first time, audiences are in for a real treat for on stage...

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Oscar gowns: Fab 5 of last 15 years

It's Oscars! On Hollywood's biggest night of the year, let’s face it -- the gowns sparkle as brightly as the stars who wear them.

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Heath Ledger’s final film: Exclusive Oscar insight

Monique Prudhomme has arrived in Hollywood -- literally and figuratively. An Academy Award nominee for Achievement in Costuming,...

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Hurt Locker producer banned from Oscars

Campaigning isn't knew to Oscar season, but execs have disinvited producer Nicolas Chartier from this weekend's award show for...

Television

Chris Harrison's Oscar red carpet preview exclusive

TV Guide Network's Chris Harrison and Carrie Ann Inaba host the networks' live Academy Awards coverage beginning March 7 at 6 pm...

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Sandy Powell on dressing Queen Victoria

The Young Victoria's Oscar nominations could have arisen from any aspect of its production, but costume designer Sandy Powell is...

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Capturing Coco: Chanel's costume designer dishes

Coco Before Chanel Costume Designer Catherine Leterrier was sitting with her best friend in a Paris Italian restaurant when she...

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Hurt Locker wins BAFTA Best Picture

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts may not get as much press in America as the Oscars do, but the BAFTAs are splendid...

Entertainment

Mo'Nique on capturing evil and earning Oscar

Mo'Nique apparently was the last person expected to conquer a role as she did in Precious . Surprises are brilliant. To say,...

Entertainment

Carrie Mulligan's Oscar Education

Oscar nominee Carrie Mulligan for Best Actress would have been plenty pleased to have her independent film An Education be viewed...

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Jeff Bridges talks Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart could have been an Oscar also-ran, but in the hands of its astounding director, killer soundtrack and scorching...

Entertainment

Sandra Bullock: The Oscar interview

Sandra Bullock came to lunch wearing Vivian Westwood. "It makes me feel like myself. I feel like a very cleaned up version compared...

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Vera Farmiga finds Oscar golden

Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga keeps herself grounded by her kids continually tripping her up around the house. Compared to the...

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Gabourey Sidibe shines under Oscar's spotlight

If there is a true Cinderella story at the 2010 Oscars, it is Gabourey Sidibe. Her stunning portrayal of the title character in...

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Oscar nominees gather for lunch

The Oscar nominees gathered for lunch at the Beverly Hills Hilton as a majority of the acting nominees and all five nominated...

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James Cameron chimes in on Avatar and Oscar

Movies and James Cameron are synonymous. His Avatar and Titanic are the number one and number two movies of all time. After...

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The Princess and the Frog team’s Oscar nominated scoop

The Princess and the Frog went back to the future to achieve its place among the five best Oscar nominees for Best Animated Film.

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Meryl Streep is Oscar’s best

Meryl Streep's dream role in Julie and Julia extended the actress Oscar record as the Academy's most decorated actress. When...

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Morgan Freeman's Invictus journey

Morgan Freeman is quite familiar with the Oscar stage. His win for The Unforgiven and Driving Miss Daisy reflects the strength...

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Oscar predictions: Best bets

Each year for the Academy Awards, we sift through the prestigious list of nominees to give our readers the inside scoop as to who...