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Iconic Commercial Goes Beyond The Simple Idea Of Selling Mustard [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:02:14 +0000

I always wondered what happened after that guy borrowed the mustard. Who knew that all hell would break loose?

Best and Worst Dressed at the Oscars

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:48:37 +0000

The 85th annual Academy Awards brought out the best - and worst - in fashion last night in Los Angeles. Who were your picks?

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:55:53 +0000

‘Argo‘ was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday. Ben Affleck‘s ‘Argo’ premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where it was immediately touted as a Oscar frontrunner and in the past few months, held strong winning both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama and the Best Picture award at the BAFTAs. [...]

Seth MacFarlane's Oscars Monologue: Captain Kirk, Sock Puppets and More

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:20:44 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, started off with a bang. We knew there was gonna be at least one or two musical numbers, given the comedian's past musical turns for 'Family Guy,' but were you prepared for Harry Potter and Robin Boy Wonder singing and dancing together? Or, for that matter, Captain Kirk beaming in from the future?

2013 Oscar Winners!

Nick Romano — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:00:49 +0000

The 2013 Oscar winners were finally announced during the awards ceremony hosted by Seth MacFarlane on Sunday, February 24. After a lengthy awards season with Ben Affleck's 'Argo' as the clear frontrunner, picking up Best Picture and Best Director titles every chance it had, the flick ended up snagging the big award of the evening -- Best Picture!

Best Oscar Dresses of All Time

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:44:37 +0000

The 85th annual Academy Awards airs live from Los Angeles Sunday at 7:00 PM on ABC. Hooray for Hollywood!

Sacha Baron Cohen Spills Ashes on Ryan Seacrest [Video]

Jude Walker — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:02:09 +0000

After Jennifer Lopez's dress, the biggest hoopla that came out of last night's Oscars was Sacha Baron Cohen's appearance on the red carpet.

What Movie Should Win Best Picture at the Academy Awards? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:30:29 +0000

When the Best Picture is named Sunday at the Academy Awards it will have been selected by the 5,765 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. But would things have been different if instead the general public was tasked with awarding the Best Picture Oscar? Harris Interactive surveyed 2,239 random selected [...]

Nun Who Says 'Sister Act' Was Based on Her Life Sues Movie Studios

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:33:24 +0000

A woman who says her autobiography was the inspiration for the popular ‘Sister Act’ movie and stage franchise is now suing Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures for breach of contract, misappropriation of likeness, unjust enrichment and other claims. In 1987, Delois Blakely, described in the court documents as a “young, Black, singing nun serving [...]

Eddie Murphy Quits As Host of the Oscars — Why'd He Walk Away?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:00:57 +0000

After a tumultuous week that saw director Brett Ratner step down from his post as producer of the 2012 Oscar telecast on Tuesday following controversial comments he made, Eddie Murphy has now announced he will no longer host the ceremony.

Other Famous Oscars

Jude Walker — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:14:36 +0000

The Oscars

Brad Vincent — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:25:16 +0000

You heard Tracy talking about the Oscars on the radio: Well it seems that this is the year with the two youngest hosts..Anne Hathaway 28 and James Franco 32. It is also the first time a male and female will share the same stage! Also don’t miss the performance from the Staten Island New York [...]

10 Most Bizarre Oscar Moments

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:05:48 +0000

I would have to say the naked streaker when David Niven was on stage in 1974 would have to be my favorite! A close second would be Jack Palance doing pushups in his tuxedo….oh the memories… LOS ANGELES, (AP) — The Academy Awards are, for the most part, an elegant and tightly controlled affair. But wacky [...]

Fresh Faces – 2011 Academy Awards

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:40:49 +0000

Congratulations to all the nominees…especially the first timers! Some of those dresses we’ll see on the red carpet on Sunday are going to cost more than I make in a year….just sayin’!! This year’s class of Oscar nominees includes more than a few talents who’ve been down the red carpet on Hollywood’s biggest night [...]

Wolfgang Puck's Oscars Menu

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:00:51 +0000

If I was having an Academy Awards Party this is EXACTLY what I would fix….with Wolfgang’s help, of course. Have a look at Puck’s menu below and if you’re one of the lucky ducks who sneak in, please come back to let us know how it tasted. (via What Wolfgang Puck is Cooking for The [...]

Oscar Fashion Goes Bold

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:00:12 +0000

I LOVE the Academy Awards. Fashion, Film and Fun-what’s not to love about that? Can’t wait to see who’s wearing what Sunday night on the Red Carpet! Taking a tip from music stars Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, Hollywood’s A-list actresses are expected to turn up on Oscar’s red carpet in many bold, futuristic [...]