Christopher Plummer wins supporting actor Oscar for "Beginners" (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Christopher Plummer won his first Oscar on Sunday for his supporting role in “Beginners,” in which he plays an elderly man who comes out of the closet and embraces his gay identity.

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Billy Crystal returns for 9th stint as Oscars host (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Making a much-anticipated comeback as Oscar host after an eight-year absence, comedian Billy Crystal poked fun on Sunday night at his own reluctance to return and paid light-hearted tribute to leading nominees for the 84th annual Academy Awards.

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Michel Hazanavicius wins directing Oscar for "The Artist" (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Frenchman Michel Hazanavicius won the Oscar for best directing on Sunday for “The Artist.”

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Michel Hazanavicius wins directing Oscar for "The Artist" (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Frenchman Michel Hazanavicius won the Oscar for best directing on Sunday for “The Artist.”

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Partial list of 84th Academy Award winners (AP)

February 27th, 2012 - 

AP – Partial list of the 84th Annual Academy Award winners announced Sunday:

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Octavia Spencer wins supporting actress Oscar for "The Help" (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Octavia Spencer won the Oscar for best supporting actress on Sunday for her role as a sassy maid in “The Help.”

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New fashion stars include Mara, Stone and Chastain (AP)

February 27th, 2012 - 

AP – There were many new fashion faces on the red carpet at the 84th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night, but they brought with them a lot of old Hollywood glamour.

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Israeli premier hopes his country wins first Oscar (AP)

February 26th, 2012 - 

AP – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he enjoyed “Footnotes,” the local film nominated for an Oscar, and is wishing it luck at Sunday’s award ceremony.

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Can "The Artist" have it both ways? (Reuters)

February 23rd, 2012 - 

Reuters – If “The Artist” wins the Academy Award for Best Picture on Sunday night, it will be the first film from a non-English speaking country to win the award.

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5 favorite Billy Crystal performances (AP)

February 23rd, 2012 - 

AP – Billy Crystal is back Sunday as host of the Academy Awards, a responsibility he’s held eight times before. By now, the 63-year-old comedian is a pro at this — a reliable, familiar choice who’s beloved and admired by his peers.

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