Jan 9, 2013 6:31pm

Academy Releases ‘Social Media Cheat Sheet’ for Oscar Nominations

The Academy Awards Social Media Team has released its “cheat sheet” for following official Oscar buzz this awards season, with some surprising suggestions for where to keep your eyes peeled. Along with suggesting that #OscarNoms be used on Twitter for tomorrow’s nomination announcements, there’s the… Read More »

By ABC News

Nov 20, 2012 11:17am

First Look: Most Fascinating People of 2012

Who are the most fascinating people of the year? From influential world leaders to A-list celebrities, some of the year’s biggest names in entertainment, sports and popular culture are sitting down with ABC’s Barbara Walters for her annual special, “Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most… Read More »

Oct 1, 2012 1:15pm

Seth MacFarlane to Host Oscars

Seth MacFarlane, the mastermind behind ”Family Guy” and the 2012 comedy hit “Ted,”  will host the 85th Academy Awards in 2013. ABC made the announcement in a press release today. “We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars. His performing skills blend perfectly with… Read More »

By ABC News

Feb 28, 2012 3:45pm

Miley Cyrus Wants Twitter to Monitor Threatening Tweets

Miley Cyrus isn’t going to stand by and let anonymous people wish her harm via Twitter.  After one such person tweeted that that they wished the singer/actress dead because she “dresses like white trash” and is “so f***king hideous,” Miley responded, “U have nothing better… Read More »

By ABC News

Feb 28, 2012 1:24pm

Sean Young Demands Academy Apology For Oscar Night Arrest

After ending Oscar night at in a Hollywood jail, actress Sean Young is demanding an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her arrest outside the Academy’s official after-party at the Governor’s Ball. Young was taken into custody Sunday night after… Read More »

By ABC News

Feb 28, 2012 10:30am

Is Natalie Portman Married?

Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images The talk surrounding Natalie Portman’s appearance on Sunday’s Academy Awards, focused not on her vintage red chiffon silk Christian Dior Couture gown, but instead on her wedding ring finger. Portman presented the best actor award to The Artist‘s Jean Dujardin, and, according… Read More »

Feb 27, 2012 1:03pm

Sean Young Arrested at Oscars After-Party

Actress Sean Young was arrested outside the Governor’s Ball, the Academy’s official Oscar after-party, after an alleged altercation with a security guard. TMZ reported that the 52-year-old troubled actress was placed under citizen’s arrest by security until the Los Angeles Police Department arrived and took… Read More »

Feb 27, 2012 10:02am

Oscars Host Billy Crystal Panned for Being Past His Prime

Billy Crystal set the bar for hosting the Oscars, so returning to the helm for his ninth time after a long hiatus wasn’t easy. Crystal trotted out his song-and-dance medley of the best picture-nominated films and his signature bit of inserting himself into the year’s… Read More »

Feb 27, 2012 9:48am

Octavia Spencer Reveals ‘White Noise’ of Oscars Win

    Octavia Spencer did not see Hollywood’s biggest names leap to their feet when she was announced as Best Supporting Actress at Sunday night’s Oscars.  Nor did she hear the thunderous applause that filled the El Capitan Theatre as she made her way to… Read More »

Feb 27, 2012 9:11am

Oscars’ Big Winners Dish Backstage

Onstage at the El Capitan Theatre at Sunday night’s Oscars, Best Actress winner Meryl Streep thanked her longtime makeup artist, J. Roy Helland, for transforming her face for the past 37 years. Backstage, the now three-time Oscar-winning actress, 62, revealed the fashion disaster Helland caused her… Read More »