Category Archives: Academy Awards

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. Here are the main categories: Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams, The Fighter; Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech; Melissa Leo, The Fighter; Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit; Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom Best Supporting Actor: … Continue reading →

The reviews of last night’s Oscar show are in. Depending on which ones you read, it was either a total bust, with Hugh Jackman (left) a lackluster host, or it was a solid attempt to change things up, with Jackman … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger‘s family took their son’s Oscar for best supporting actor backstage, where they  talk about him and his legacy. Jeanne reports that they confirmed the statue will go to Heath’s daughter, Matilda, in whom they see their son. "He’s … Continue reading →

Backstage after her win, the lovely Penelope Cruz told reporters she planned to call the director of Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Woody Allen as soon as she left them. She warmly described Allen as a good friend — one with whom … Continue reading →

Jeanne’s back stage now, taking a breath before filling us in on the rest of the red carpet happenings. She says it was gridlock but Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz merged at one point and walked arm in arm, deep … Continue reading →

Just got off the phone with my daughter, Alicia, who is off to an Oscar party with her friends at Washington University in St. Louis. Like many of you they are marking their ballots, hopeful they’ll be right on target … Continue reading →

Madonna is on the red carpet and it’s impossible to believe she’s 50. She’s hosting a party tonight with pal Demi Moore…Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, a long-lasting celebrity marriage, almost give away his "secret" part in the ceremony. So … Continue reading →

Giuliani Rancic, who is co-hosting with Ryan Seacrest among others on the E! channel is reporting that Jennifer Aniston, maybe with John Mayer, will be a presenter along with Jack Black. Oooo. Could it be the night she has to … Continue reading →

Our Jeanne Wright is in on the red carpet this afternoon in L.A., along with some 800 other members of the press. If you judged by the number of credentialed media for the Academy Awards, you’d believe we are a … Continue reading →

It isn’t security that will keep some of the stars from walking the red carpet today, though our Jeanne Wright reports that it is more detailed than she’s ever seen it.  Rather, it is an ill-advised request from producers of … Continue reading →

Even back in the 1980s, when I first covered the Academy Awards, the Los Angeles Police Department made its officers evident. They kept tight control on street closings and watched for errant limos or suspicious characters. But Oscar secruity has … Continue reading →

Over coffee this morning I’m thinking Oscars and not only because we’re planning to bring you live reports from the red carpet beginning at 5 p.m. ET Sunday. Our reporter Jeanne Wright will be out there in the madness, elbowing … Continue reading →

Sunday night’s Academy Award show on ABC culminates with the Oscar for Best Picture of 2008. Tell us which of the nominated movies you think will win by casting your vote below. And also be sure to take our Oscar … Continue reading →