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Razzies 2012: Adam Sandler Sets New Record for Most Wins in a Year

After setting a new record in the history of the Raspberry Awards, the Oscars-spoof ceremony that “celebrates” the worst the movie industry has to offer in a single year, Adam Sandler has just ripped a new page in history books for the kind of achievement no one wants to brag about. He is now officially t...

3 April 2012
02:06 GMT

Angelina Jolie Says She Had No Idea of Leg-Gate

On the red carpet at the Oscars 2012, Angelina Jolie caused quite a media storm with her awkward, leggy pose that kept everybody talking for days on end. In a recent interview, she admits she had no idea of the “controversy” she generated. As we also noted at the time, both on the red carpet and during...

26 March 2012
03:26 GMT

Angelina Jolie Is “Severely Malnourished,” Says Dr. Drew

Dr. Drew is weighing in on the whole “Angelina Jolie is alarmingly thin” debate and, as he put it on The View, when he looks at her, he sees “severe malnutrition.” She should get some help, he believes.Ever since she walked the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards last Sunday, Angelina has be...

3 March 2012
04:14 GMT

Angelina Jolie's Oscars 2012 Leg Pose Was Desperate Cry for Attention

On the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards, Angelina Jolie caused a stir by striking the now infamous leg pose, which had her uncomfortably thrusting her leg out of her dress for photographers. One psychotherapist believes it was all a cry for attention. Insiders have already told the press that Jolie only struck ...

1 March 2012
11:20 GMT

Steven Tyler Mocks Jennifer Lopez's Oscars 2012 Mishap

One of the most talked about incidents at the Oscars 2012 was Jennifer Lopez's so-called wardrobe malfunction, which seemed to have revealed more of her anatomy than planned, precisely when she was on stage presenting an award. If you think that Jennifer is too upset to laugh about it (though she denies it ever ...

1 March 2012
10:39 GMT

Oscars 2012: Sean Young Wants Apology from the Academy

After the 2012 Academy Awards, as all the big afterparties were about to start, actress Sean Young was arrested after slapping a guard. In a post on her Facebook page, she explains what happened and announces her intention to sue the Academy. As we also reported at the time, Young spent 4 hours at the police statio...

1 March 2012
04:59 GMT

Oscars 2012: Donald Trump Says Sacha Baron Cohen Was Biggest Loser

At the Oscars 2012, while being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet, Sacha Baron Cohen, in character as The Dictator, poured ashes all over his suit. For that, Donald Trump says he was the night's biggest loser. In a YouTube video called “From the Desk of Donald Trump: Oscars' Biggest Los...

1 March 2012
04:26 GMT

Oscars 2012: Angelina Jolie “Stole” Right Leg Pose from Jennifer Aniston

It was bound to come to this: after dissecting all Oscars 2012 red carpet photos of Angelina Jolie, tabs and celebrity bloggers are now turning their attention to other stars who struck the same pose in the past, Jennifer Aniston being one of them. This begs the question, did Angelina Jolie “steal” the lo...

29 February 2012
06:47 GMT

Oscars 2012: Missi Pyle Brings Green Fashion to the Red Carpet

Because it's very easy to forget the kind of impact a major event like the Oscars has on the environment, actress Missi Pyle took it on herself to remind us. And she did it in great style!The star, who was seen in “The Artist,” officially the big winner of the night at this year's Academy Awards...

29 February 2012
06:10 GMT

Oscars 2012: Kim Kardashian Mocks Demi Moore's Meltdown

Kim Kardashian wasn't at the actual Oscars, as we also informed you yesterday, but she attended Elton John's viewing party. While there, she cracked a very uninspired joke about Demi Moore's meltdown, says a new report. A couple of years ago, the two got into a heavily mediated Twitter feud that seemed...

29 February 2012
04:02 GMT

Oscars 2012: Joan Rivers Rips Into Angelina Jolie for Her Leg Pose

Insiders say that Angelina Jolie's apparently ridiculous leg pose on the red carpet at the Oscars 2012 was just a joke she pulled on photographers, but there is at least one person who wasn't amused: Joan Rivers of E!'s Fashion Police.Speaking with Radar Online, the television personality, never one to...

29 February 2012
03:26 GMT

Oscars 2012: Ladies in Red

One of those many unwritten golden rules of fashion says one should never wear red on the red carpet unless one wants to run the risk of becoming invisible to everyone else and especially the cameras. Clearly, that wasn't the case with these 3 ladies we're going to talk about now.The key with wearing red fo...

28 February 2012
16:41 GMT

Oscars 2012: The Stunning Ladies

Rounding up the Oscars 2012 fashion talk, after discussing various gowns separately, here's a quicker look at all the other ladies who shone on the red carpet and, thus, made their way on the best dressed list. Starting off at number one, we have the lady of the night herself, iconic actress Meryl Streep, who ...

28 February 2012
15:31 GMT

Oscars 2012: Worst Dressed Ladies

Each major award brings with it good and bad fashion, and this also applies to the Oscars 2012. Having seen the former, let's have a look at the stars of whom fashion gurus say they were the worst dressed. Read on. At the top of the list is “Bridesmaids” star Melissa McCarthy, whose dress was a co...

28 February 2012
14:31 GMT

Oscars 2012: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes Shine on Red Carpet

Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes have seen, as a couple, perhaps more negative media than any other but they never let that bring them down. At the Oscars 2012, they were the perfect picture of Hollywood royalty. Leaving Suri at home, the two stepped out for a “date” night at the Academy Awards, where Tom was a...

28 February 2012
13:41 GMT

Oscars 2012: Watch the “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” Here

Here's something to brighten your day, in case you're a fan of animated films and in particular if you missed this year's winner for Best Animated Short at the Oscars 2012. You can now see the Oscar-winning “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” in full in the video above. An ...

28 February 2012
11:05 GMT

Oscars 2012: Angelina Jolie's Leg Pose Was Unplanned

Willingly or not, Angelina Jolie has again become the talk of the town with her appearance at the Oscars 2012, where she flashed some serious leg both on the red carpet and during the ceremony. It wasn't planned, says an insider.As we also informed you yesterday, while posing for pictures on the red carpet, Joli...

28 February 2012
09:51 GMT

Oscars 2012: Casanova Ace Raps on the Red Carpet

Critics say the 2012 Academy Awards was a snoozefest, just like in previous years. Except for a few, more spectacular moments – the one shown above included – there wasn't really much to see during the Oscarcast.This was actually shown on ABC: rapper Casanova Ace entertained the interviewer not by sh...

28 February 2012
09:19 GMT

Oscars 2012: Natalie Portman Got Secretly Married

Natalie Portman shocked the world when she announced that she was both pregnant and engaged but, it would seem, she still has some things she wants to keep to herself. Word has it she got married in secret. Portman, who shone on the red carpet at the Oscars 2012 on Sunday night on the arm of her fiancé Benjami...

28 February 2012
08:51 GMT

Oscars 2012: Snubbed Films, a Tribute

Because many solid films released in 2011 didn't even get a nomination for this year's Academy Awards, above is a video tribute for them, including the categories they should have earned nods, if not actual awards.We've already mentioned that two of the films that should have gotten the Academy's ...

28 February 2012
05:59 GMT

Oscars 2012: Cameron Diaz Is a Vision in Neutrals

One of the best dressed women at the Oscars 2012 was, without a doubt, Cameron Diaz. Though she's no stranger to hit and misses, this time, she pulled off two impeccable looks for the big night, one more spectacular than the other. For the red carpet at the prestigious awards ceremony, Cameron wore Gucci straple...

28 February 2012
05:31 GMT

Oscars 2012: Gerard Butler Is Back

Fans should be happy to know that Gerard Butler has completed his treatment at the Betty Ford clinic and is feeling better than ever. Proof of that is the fact that he attended the post-Oscars 2012 Vanity Fair party. As we also reported on Friday, just hours before he walked out of the center, word got out online tha...

28 February 2012
05:07 GMT

Oscars 2012: Gwyneth Paltrow Wears a Cape

Gwyneth Paltrow usually goes for understated for the red carpet but she rarely hits the mark with such force as she did at the Oscars 2012, rocking a white Tom Ford gown that earned raving reviews from fashion watchers.The star, who prides herself with loving everything even remotely fashion-related, wore a design fr...

28 February 2012
03:53 GMT

Oscars 2012: Richard Dreyfuss' Odd, Confusing Red Carpet Interview

As red carpet interviews go, the one you can see above is one of the weirdest and most confusing ever. Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss is the one who's being interviewed.The scene: the red carpet at one of the many post-Oscars parties. The man: Dreyfuss. The result: a rather odd but definitely not movie-rel...

28 February 2012
03:01 GMT

Oscars 2012: Sean Young Arrested for Slapping a Guard

Sunday's Academy Awards didn't go down without some drama – and a few hours in a police station, for some. Actress Sean Young has been arrested for misdemeanor battery after allegedly slapping a guard. The incident took place as the star was reportedly trying to get into the prestigious Governors Ba...

28 February 2012
02:40 GMT

Oscars 2012: Jennifer Lopez Laughs Off Wardrobe “Malfunction”

Rather unwillingly, Jennifer Lopez became the talk of the town (read: Internet) when, during her hosting duties at the Oscars 2012, she seemed to show more of her insanely fit body than she had anticipated. Wearing a daring Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging neckline, Lopez prompted talk about a wardrobe malfunction ...

28 February 2012
01:54 GMT

Oscars 2012: Angelina Jolie Criticized for Being Too Skinny

Angelina Jolie made quite a splash at the Oscars 2012, by showing up in a black velvet Armani gown with a slit that went up to her thigh – and making sure everybody saw her leg. However, she also caused some commotion with viewers at home for how skinny she appeared. That Jolie is thinner than she was when she ...

28 February 2012
01:30 GMT

Oscars 2012: Jennifer Lopez's Two Stunning Dresses

She's single, her career is back in full throttle and she's hotter than ever. Jennifer Lopez made sure everybody saw that at the Oscars 2012, strolling on the red carpet in one of the most daring designs of the night. The singer, who was also up for a presenter gig later that same evening, walked the very c...

27 February 2012
15:11 GMT

Oscars 2012: George Clooney, Stacy Keibler Are Cute Red Carpet Couple

George Clooney didn't win any awards last night at the Oscars 2012 but he didn't exactly leave home empty-handed: he escorted his gorgeous date home, who had been styled to look almost like one of the gold statuettes. That is, if one is to believe what people are saying in the blogosphere. George and hi...

27 February 2012
14:11 GMT

Oscars 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Presents “Movie: The Movie”

Shortly after the 2012 Academy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel presented his own take on how movies should be made, on his show. He premiered the trailer for “Movie: The Movie,” the most epic feature film event of all times. Kimmel is famous for his collaborations with big names in cinema for spoofs like the one you...

27 February 2012
10:31 GMT

Razzies 2012: Adam Sandler Sets New Record with 11 Nominations

Taking a break from all the Oscars 2012 coverage, you should probably be happy (or, at the very least, amused) to hear that the nominations for the most shameful and shaming movie awards, the Razzies, have been announced. For the 2012 edition, which will announce its winners on April Fools' Day, we have a new ...

27 February 2012
09:18 GMT

Oscars 2012: Emma Stone and Ben Stiller Are Best Presenters of the Night

While some critics have said that the Robert Downey Jr. - Gwyneth Paltrow pairing / skit at the Oscars 2012 wasn't the most inspired choice, the consensus is that Emma Stone and Ben Stiller totally rocked. Above is a video of their small segment before presenting one of the technical awards, for special effects....

27 February 2012
07:43 GMT

Oscars 2012: Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell Bring the Noise

If you pair Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell to present the award for Best Original Song at the Oscars 2012, you must know you are in for something a bit out of the ordinary – and this is precisely what happened last night. The twosome walked up on stage through the audience, as they bashed golden cymbals t...

27 February 2012
07:24 GMT

Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal Shares a Kiss with George Clooney

Before the opening monologue that earned pretty solid reviews, at the Oscars 2012, Billy Crystal was first seen in a montage parodying many of the nominated films and, last but not least, sharing a kiss with George Clooney. The entire opening segment is below in full – enjoy! Opening the show like this is, ...

27 February 2012
06:54 GMT

Oscars 2012: Jennifer Lopez's Wardrobe Malfunction – Video

Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz presented the award for Best Makeup at the Oscars 2012 last night and, while this in itself should be no reason for controversy, the fact that Lopez's dress appeared see-through made it so. We have included two videos below, at the end of the article, for your consideration. Dr...

27 February 2012
06:28 GMT

Oscars 2012: Cirque du Soleil Wows with Incredible Performance

The Oscars 2012 did not have performances from the Best Song nominees, but they weren't devoid of spectacular moments. On the contrary – and it was all thanks to Cirque du Soleil, the “Iris” troupe. The dancers took to the stage to perform the most beautiful tribute to cinema ever, which also...

27 February 2012
06:03 GMT

Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal's Opening Monologue

After the initial host of the Oscars 2012, Eddie Murphy, stepped down from the job after producer Brett Ratner was fired, Billy Crystal agreed to do it one more time. This was his ninth time on the job. Reviews of his performance as host of the biggest awards show of the year have been mixed so far, with some sayin...

27 February 2012
05:32 GMT

Oscars 2012: Chris Rock Offends with Animation Joke

Chris Rock presented the award for Best Animation at last night's 2012 Oscars but, in doing so, he managed to step on quite a few toes. What most offended, it would seem, was his saying that doing animation work is not that hard. However, he wasn't referring to making animated movies, as some of those who ...

27 February 2012
04:36 GMT

Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps Ashes on Ryan Seacrest

The Academy eventually lifted its ban on Sacha Baron Cohen, who was thus allowed to show up at the Oscars 2012 just hours ago, in character. Suffice it to say that General Aladeen made sure his moment on the red carpet would make history. The instant word got out that the comedian would ditch plain clothes to sho...

27 February 2012
04:08 GMT

Oscars 2012: Robert Downey Jr. Cuts Off Gwyneth Paltrow

Critics say that one of the lamest, most unfunny moments at the Oscars 2012 was the “sketch” Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow did before presenting the award for Best Documentary. You can see it in full below, embedded at the end of this post. Either we're way too partial to Robert (which we...

27 February 2012
03:47 GMT

Oscars 2012: Christopher Plummer Wins First Oscar at 82

Christopher Plummer has officially become the oldest actor to win an Oscar: at 82, he received his first ever Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the indie drama “Beginners.” You can see his entire acceptance speech below, embedded at the end of the article. Though any other man who...

27 February 2012
03:19 GMT

Oscars 2012: Octavia Spencer Cries Her Eyes Out During Speech

As was to be expected, the 2012 Academy Awards were riddled with emotional moments, provided by the big winners of the night, who took to the stage to collect their awards. Octavia Spencer was one of them. The actress won her first Academy for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Help” and was s...

27 February 2012
02:56 GMT

Oscars 2012: Jean Dujardin Turns on the Charm in His Acceptance Speech

The surprise winner at the 2012 Academy Awards was “The Artist,” which is not only a French film, but it's also silent and in black and white. Jean Dujardin also won his first Oscar for Best Actor. Video of his acceptance speech in full is below, including the presentations preceding it, as deliver...

27 February 2012
02:15 GMT

Oscars 2012: Meryl Streep's Beautiful Acceptance Speech – Video

At the 2012 Academy Awards, Meryl Streep won the Oscar for Best Actress for her spectacular role in “The Iron Lady,” the biopic of the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Below is a video of her acceptance speech. It would appear that the legendary actress, now on her third win for the prestigious ...

27 February 2012
01:43 GMT

Oscars 2012: The Winners

February represents the culmination of the awards season in Hollywood, with all the big players getting ready for the night that can change their life for the better: Oscars night. Below is a complete list of the winners at the 2012 Academy Awards. Just hours ago, the Hollywood elite gathered at the Hollywood & Hig...

27 February 2012
01:07 GMT

Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to Ban

This Sunday, Hollywood and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (or Zionists, if you will), will celebrate its most accomplished actors, actresses and industry people. Sacha Baron Cohen has been banned. The Academy revoked the Oscar tickets it sent the actor when they learned that he planned to show up in...

25 February 2012
03:55 GMT

Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Is Banned

One person you won't be seeing at the 2012 Academy Awards, which will take place this Sunday, is comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. The Academy has more or less officially banned him from the ceremony. Fans of the star's work must already know that he usually gets into character for months, if not years in a row...

23 February 2012
10:00 GMT

Oscars 2012: Voters Are Overwhelmingly White, Male, Old

Each year, right after or before the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is accused of being an elitist, exclusive organization that favors only one type of movies / industry people. The LA Times has an explanation for why that happens: just look at those who vote. Q Granted, that's easier s...

21 February 2012
07:06 GMT

Gary Oldman Does Dramatic Reading of Jersey Shore Synopsis

If you needed just one more reason to love the legendary Gary Oldman, we're gladly offering it to you with the video embedded above. The Oscar-nominee actor was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel the other night and he made sure he made it into a memorable occasion, by doing a dramatic reading of the synopsis of one episod...

7 February 2012
10:30 GMT

Oscars 2012: Just Give All of Them to George Clooney, Says Brad Pitt

You'd think that competition in the Oscar race is so tight that nominees would even walk on dead bodies to get one of those much-coveted statuettes. In the case of Brad Pitt and George Clooney, things couldn't be any more different.The two, very good friends in real life as well, are in the running for Best...

27 January 2012
03:36 GMT


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