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Here Are the 2011 Oscar Nominations

Richard Lawson · 01/25/11 09:01AM

Hollywood's most important morning is here, with the naming of the 2011 Academy Award nominees. Will Miley Cyrus be recognized for The Last Song, M. Night Shyamalan for The Last Airbender? Read the major category nominations here!

The Oscar Predictions You've Been Waiting For

Richard Lawson · 12/07/10 11:35AM

Well, it's that most wonderful time of the year again. No, not Christmas, the war against which we are fully waging. We mean Oscar season! Some early awards have been given out, so it's time to start the prediction game.

The Most Memorable Moments from the Oscars

Matt Cherette · 03/08/10 01:46AM

Well, folks, there you have it! The 82nd Annual Academy awards are history, and what a night it was. Inside, your Oscars wrap-up: video and pictures of the moments everyone will be talking about tomorrow, and a complete winners list.

Apple Debuts iPad Commercial During the Academy Awards

Matt Cherette · 03/07/10 09:10PM

We already know it's Hollywood's biggest night. Now, Silicon Valley is having an event of its own. Why? Because Apple just debuted its first iPad commercial during the initial break of the Oscars telecast. Inside, video of the 30-second spot.

Streep Shuts Down Seacrest: "You Were Cheerleading" for Bullock

Matt Cherette · 03/07/10 07:50PM

Oh, snap! Moments ago on E!'s Live from the Red Carpet, Ryan Seacrest had a painfully awkward exchange with Meryl Streep. Asked by Seacrest what she thought of the Best Actress race, Streep commented, "You were cheerleading [for Sandra Bullock]."

A Trailer for Every Academy Award-Winning Movie Ever

Matt Cherette · 03/07/10 05:18PM

The Oscars are a lot of things, but seldom are they unpredictable, at least when it comes to the types of films that win big. Here, the phenomenon is explained brilliantly with a literal "trailer" for the Academy's requisite darlings.

Tonight's Oscars Will Be a Bit More 'Naughty'

Remy Stern · 03/07/10 04:10PM

"For the first time in 22 years, presenters at the Oscars won't be using the traditional, non-competitive phrase 'and the Oscar goes to...'" Producers have scrapped the "gentler approach" to go with the more direct "and the winner is..." [Wrap]

Gabe and Max Join the Oscar Race

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 02/25/10 02:55PM

Internet everythings Gabe Delahaye and Max Silvestri have taken it upon themselves to show this year's Oscar hopefuls how it's done, showcasing their emotional range while name-dropping every film up for consideration. Watch yourself, Clooney.

cityfile · 10/23/09 03:31PM

• The job cuts at Condé Nast continue. (Apparently laying off everyone at once would have just been too easy.) Yesterday it lowered the boom at Vanity Fair and GQ, although VF editor Graydon Carter managed to shield his eyes from carnage since he'd jetted off on vacation earlier that morning. [NYP, WWD]
• News Corp. appears to be the front-runner to buy the Travel Channel. [NYT]
• NBC has picked up Community, Parks and Recreation, and Mercy for the full season. It's also signed Adam Carolla and Don Cheadle to each do a show.
• Last night's premiere of The Jeff Dunham Show set a new record for Comedy Central, which, if you've seen Dunham, is a sad statement indeed. [Wrap]
• Silliest rumor of the day: Politico reported this morning that friends were urging Fox News chief Roger Ailes to run for president in 2012. But that's not going to happen, of course, so a few hours later Politico posted Ailes' denial.
• The first official portrait of the Obamas was taken by Annie Leibovitz. [VF]
• A few early predictions for Best Picture, if you're interested. [LAT]