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Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise: Stars notably absent from awards season

In the blur of red carpets, coveted statues, tuxes, designer gowns and Fred Leighton jewelry, we’re struck by the notable absence of...

Television

Norah Jones added to Oscars musical lineup

On Sunday, Norah Jones was added to the 85th Annual Academy Awards lineup to perform the Oscar-nominated song "Everybody Needs a...

Television

The Oscars will honor the movie musical

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially confirmed that there will be a movie musical tribute at this year's show....

Television

Adele to perform "Skyfall" at the Oscars

On Wednesday, it was announced that Adele will perform the theme song to the James Bond film Skyfall for the first time live at...

Television

From dining to decor: A sneak peek at the Governors Ball

The Academy Awards are only four weeks away and preparations for the after-party are underway with Master Chef Wolfgang Puck leading...

Celebrity Gossip

Will the cast of Les Mis perform at the Oscars?

Will there be singing at this year's Oscars? According to the latest rumors, audiences may see a group number from the cast of Les...

Movies & Reviews

Ben Affleck doesn't feel snubbed by the Oscars

The actor has been through a lot since 1997's Good Will Hunting shot him to fame, but he is not taking anything for granted.

Entertainment

Zoe Saldana and Chris Pine to host the Sci-Tech Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is beaming up two Trekkies -- Zoe Saldana and Chris Pine -- to host their Sci-Tech...

Television

Golden Globe nominees: Why you should watch anyway

The Oscars has a nasty habit of nominating films we usually haven’t seen. And the Golden Globes is a precursor to the Oscars, so...

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Ben Affleck gets the last laugh

Ben Affleck got the last laugh at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday when he thanked The Academy for his win.

Television

The top 5 things you didn't see live at the Oscar nominations

They broadcast the Oscar nominations live each year, but here are the top 5 things you didn't see on TV on Thursday morning.

Entertainment

Oscar nominations: The snubs and surprises

This year's Oscar nominations were filled with snubs and surprises, leaving off big names such as Ben Affleck, Marion Cotillard, and...

Movies & Reviews

Lincoln leads the 2013 Oscar nominations

Steven Spielberg's political biopic Lincoln leads the 2013 Oscars race, garnering 12 nominations this morning, and is followed...

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Emma Stone joins Seth MacFarlane to announce Oscar nominations

Emma Stone and this year's Academy Award show host, Seth MacFarlane, will announce the Oscar nominations on Thursday, Jan. 10.

Television

People's Choice Awards: The red-headed stepchild of award shows?

The people have spoken. And that's what's so fun about the People’s Choice Awards. They aren’t about a highbrow organization that...

Celebrity Gossip

Website reveals possible Oscar nominee

Did the Oscar.com website accidentally reveal a nominee one week ahead of time?

Music

Adele might add Oscar to her (long) list of awards

Many wondered if Adele's theme song for Skyfall was original enough, but it looks like it is. It has been added to the list of...

Movies & Reviews

The Hobbit gossip: Scandals and animals

If a movie hopes to become a blockbuster, it better have some sort of controversy, scandal and/or juicy gossip leading up to the...

Television

Seth MacFarlane announces contest for film students

If you are a film student in college, this might be your chance to go to the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

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Joaquin Phoenix on Oscar season: 'I don't want this carrot'

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride. The actor has been nominated for two acting Oscars, but this time, he'd rather just avoid the...

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler set to host the 2013 Golden Globes

The awards shows are majorly competing with each other this year, which only brings good things to fans. Two comedic women will be...