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Jennifer Lawrence Has The Best Post-Oscars Interview Ever [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:29:31 +0000

Ok…I’ll say it. I’m not really into the Oscars. I don’t really watch the classy, well done movies much. I watch comedies. More often than not, the dumber the humor, the better. There is, however, one actress who has recently caught my eye. It’s Jennifer Lawrence, and she might have my favorite Post-Oscars interview ever. [...]

Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum Dance at the Oscars [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:11:39 +0000

Anyone who has seen ‘Magic Mike’ or ‘Step Up’ knows that Channing Tatum can dance. What you may not have known before Sunday night’s Oscars is that Charlize Theron is pretty good as well. Channing Tatum Charlize Theron dance off… by dm_512b00eed8f81

Will You Be Watching the Oscars This Weekend? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:45:49 +0000

Dear Oscar, what’s the big deal? Every year there is tons of hype over the Oscars Yes, millions, if not billions, of dollars are spent by people who go to the movies every year. Movies are a great source of entertainment, but I don’t go to a lot of movies in the theater. I usually wait for them [...]

Adele to Perform 'Skyfall' at Oscars

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:19:19 +0000

Adele will be rubbing elbows with A-list celebs once again next month, as she has just been confirmed to perform ‘Skyfall’ at the the 85th Academy Awards. The 24-year-old has been nominated for Best Original Song for her James Bond theme, which bears the same name as its 2012 movie. The appearance will mark the [...]

2013 Golden Globes Winners!

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:15:43 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes winners were revealed during the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted awards ceremony, broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 13th at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on NBC.

Oscar Nominations Are Out!

Heather Davis — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:48:28 +0000

The Oscar nominations are out and I have to say there were a few surpises, but not a lot. The biggest surprise to me was a nomination of Django Unchained for Best Picture, but Quentin Tarantino not being nominated for Best Director! Who do you think is the biggest snub this Oscar season? [button href="http://oscar.go.com/nominees" title="Oscar [...]

The Oscar Race Has Already Started

Heather Davis — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:30:08 +0000

Oscar Nominations won’t be announced until January 10th, but there is already a lot of speculation as to who will be the nominees for best picture. In past years the best picture winner wasn’t always the movie that made the most at the box office. The Hurt Locker, which took 2009′s best-picture Oscar only made [...]

Seth MacFarlane to Host the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:23:21 +0000

Sorry Billy Crystal. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that ‘Family Guy’ creator and ‘Ted’ director Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013. Though earlier rumors had Jimmy Fallon hosting with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels producing, both Fallon and Michaels backed out, leaving a hosting [...]

Niagara Falls Native Wins Oscar! [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:31:31 +0000

A Niagara Falls native was a big winner at the 84th Annual Academy Awards last night. Mark Bridges won the award for Costume Design for his work in The Artist! Bridges is quoted as saying ”I’m just a kid from Niagara Falls” during his acceptance speech. Bridges talked to Hollywoodscoop TV about the movie’s costumes while on [...]

Emma Stone Was the Cutest 2012 Oscars Presenter

Nick Romano — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:24:54 +0000

The 2012 Oscars was Emma Stone’s first time presenting an award and she was super excited. (We’re letting you know just in case you didn’t already get that from her bit.) You know who wasn’t revved up at all, though? Her co-presenter Ben Stiller. ‘The Help’ star was a little too into the moment. If [...]

2012 Oscars Night Erupts With Tweets Asking, 'Who Is Billy Crystal?'

Nick Romano — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:03:15 +0000

You know you’re getting older when it seems like nobody on Twitter knows who Billy Crystal is. Yeah, you read that right. Loads of people (and by people we mean out-of-touch teens) took to the Twittersphere after seeing the opening of the 2012 Oscars with utter confusion as to who the iconic actor is. ‘Princess [...]

Oscar Etiquette With Mike Myers And Kevin Kline [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:22:46 +0000

The 84th Annual Academy Awards will be handed out tonight in Hollywood. There will be plenty of buzz around the celebrities, fashion on the red carpet, and of course the Oscar winners! The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences has awarded more than 2700 Oscars since its first banquet ceremony in 1929 . Even being nominated [...]

Look! Its Me On The Red Carpet! Sort Of. Win Free Tix To The Oscars!

Pete Hausmann — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:02:57 +0000

How would you like to sit in the Red Carpet bleachers at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood next February? A random drawing is being held tomorrow (Sunday) night for 700 seats along the walkway leading to the Kodak Theatre where the ceremony is held. Won’t my friends and future friends be impressed. If I win the drawing, that [...]

Oscar Hairstyles You Can Do At Home

chuck.stevens — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:55:11 +0000

Last nights hairstyles at the Oscars are just as important as the dresses! So how can you achieve the look of Anne Hathaway’s updo, Halle Berry’s short look, or the waves of Amy Adams. Spend hours at the salon and big bucks? Maybe not. Celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai stops by the Today Show with the inside [...]

Melissa Leo Gets A Little Too Relaxed at Oscars [Video]

Joe Chille — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:46:30 +0000

Melissa Leo Best Supporting Actress (The Fighter), forgot where she was for a moment during her acceptance speech at the Oscars Last night.

Best And Worst Dresses At The Oscars

chuck.stevens — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:11:23 +0000

The Academy awards presentation is just hours away. My theory is that the dresses are just as important as the awards! Hey, we don’t see every movie, so what will the stars wear? Here’s a great video from msn.com that looks at the best and worst dresses from past shows.

10 Best Academy Awards Moments of All Time [VIDEOS]

Staff — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:52:15 +0000

Over its 83 years, the Academy Awards ceremony has produced hundreds of memorable, inspirational and surprising moments. The coveted Oscar statuette instigates cinema's elite to cry, kiss, scream and "exercise." With emotions running high and the tension thick, there is no telling what will happen during the upcoming February 27th show. Maybe even something that will knock one of the following best moments off the all time list.

Academy Awards Nominees Announced

Joe Chille — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:46:28 +0000

Getty Images The Nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced this morning at 8:30am. Nominated for best picture “Black Swan,” “The Fighter,” “Inception,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “The King’s Speech,” “127 Hours,” “The Social Network,” “Toy Story 3,” “True Grit,” and “Winter’s Bone.” Passed over in this years nominations “The Town” in the [...]