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Watch Jennifer Hudson Kill It at the 2013 Oscars

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:14:48 +0000

Since the "theme" for the 2013 Academy Awards is music in movies, it makes sense that Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson would be called upon to perform the big number from the movie that won her the prize, 'Dreamgirls

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The Craziest Fashions of Oscar Night 2013

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:06:52 +0000

When it comes to taking fashion risks, awards shows are the ideal time to just buck up and go for it. There are like, millions of people watching, after all. That being said, it does take a whole 'lotta guts to ere on the side of crazy couture, but this year's Oscars were bound to have some of those fashion risks, right? You betcha! Check out the craziest getups from the Red Carpet.

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Jack Nicholson Is Confused at the Oscars

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:02:04 +0000

Jack Nicholson seemed even more confused than usual when he got caught off-guard on-camera at the Oscars on Sunday night. Plenty of 'Weekend at Bernie's' jokes abounded on the web. A GIF was spawned. But perhaps nothing captured the senior moment better than this picture made by twitter user Samir Mezrahi. Observe brilliance in its pure form:

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Watch Seth MacFarlane's 2013 Oscars Opening Monologue

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:58:38 +0000

Here it is. The bit that puts Seth MacFarlane either on a course to success or so many hours of suck. William Shatner seemed like an ... odd choice, but maybe it's a sign that this is just the beginning of a four-hour episode of 'Family Guy.'

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The Best Oscars 2013 Tweets

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:34:23 +0000

Why sort through hundreds and hundreds of Oscars tweets, when we will do that for you? We've picked out our favorites and are compiling them here so you don't have to read Pantene commercials or people just saying "OSCARS! OSCARS!! OSCARS!!!" From comments on the opening monologue, to everybody freaking out over the 'Jaws' theme playing people off stage, to ties and glorious man-hair, we've got it all

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Quvenzhané Wallis' Puppy Purse Stole the Oscar Red Carpet

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:55:23 +0000

Quvenzhané Wallis is the adorable girl who played "Hushpuppy" in the Oscar-nominated film 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' and America's been going wild over the cutie pie ever since. (She just scored the role of Annie in Jay-Z's big screen update of the classic musical.) This nine-year-old (yes, NINE) is up for the Best Actress award at tonight's Oscars, and there's no doubt she's holding her own among veteran celebs. We think this has something to do with her puppy purse.

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Oscar Producers Look to Streamline Show

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:13:29 +0000

The producers of the Academy Awards have good news for those watching at home: they're trying to cut out the boring parts.

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Marvin Hamlisch "One Singular Sensation"[Video]

Amy Wright — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:00:58 +0000

I'm sure you've heard that composer, Marvin Hamlisch passed away last Monday. His musical accomplishments are amazing.

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Oscars See Preliminary Ratings Increase From Last Year

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:59:45 +0000

Ratings for the Academy Awards are up 4 percent over last year in a preliminary Nielsen measurement.

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Did Jennifer Lopez Have A Wardrobe Malfunction At The Oscars? [VIDEO/POLL]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:25:28 +0000

Did American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez have a wardrobe malfunction while she was presenting at the 2012 Oscars? Twitter has been on fire about a J’Lo nip-slip and the news is spreading fast.

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