81st Academy Awards

Oscar Ratings Up Lucky 13%

New York, Chicago and LA love the Oscars. They were top three highest-rated markets in the country, followed by Boston and Kansas City.... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 4:56PM 0

‘Today’ Show Oscar Fashion Wrap-Up

. Who dazzled on the red carpet at the Academy Awards and which stars dressed themselves as though they were a blind dyslexic transvest... More

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 4:27PM 0

Photo Gallery: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

When the Oscars were over, legions of stars spilled onto the streets of Los Angeles - like tired and hungry zombie corpses, seeking out ... More

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 2:00PM 0

Photo of the Day: Jennifer Aniston & Her Tall Drink of Water

Jennifer Aniston (L) and date John Mayer at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Sunset Tower in Los Angeles on February 22.

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:28PM 5

The Oscars Reaction: Success Or Tacky?

Deep sigh. The 81st Annual Academy Awards is now history. The sun is up on both coasts and we know this much to be true about the near... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:15PM 2

Baby’s First Oscars: Report From The Academy Awards

The Big Dance, the Show of Shows, the "Biggest Movie Event of the Year," as they said all the time. The 81st Annual Academy Awards, and... More

81st Academy Awards | Andy Hunsaker | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 9:02AM 2

Dustin Lance Black’s Acceptance Speech For ‘Milk’

Dustin Lance Black, who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Milk', had moving words to say during his acceptance speech. The ... More

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 1:16AM 1

Photo of the Day: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

Actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie clap during the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:54AM 0

Photo of the Day: Sophia Loren

Presenter Sophia Loren presents the Best Actress award for 'The Reader' during the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:50AM 1

Photo of the Day: Jennifer Aniston

Actress Jennifer Aniston in the press room at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009.

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:47AM 2

Photo of the Day: Slumdog Millionaire Wins Big

Resul Pookutty (R) poses with Ian Tapp (L) and Richard Pryke (C) pose in the press room at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak ... More

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:41AM 0

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

. Capping a night of Oscar wins, eight in total, Slumdog Millionaire celebrated with the biggest Academy Award of all, that of Best Pictu... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:18AM 0

Best Actor: Sean Penn, “Milk”

. The greatest actor of his generation, Sean Penn won the Best Actor award for his starring role in Milk, the story of openly gay San Fra... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 23rd, 2009 | 12:09AM 1

Best Actress: Kate Winslet, ‘The Reader’

. "OK, about that fainting thing Penelope," said Kate Winslet, taking a deep breath as she held the Best Actress Oscar awarded for her in... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 11:47PM 0

Best Director: Danny Boyle, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

. Slumdog Millionaire continued to enjoy a night of riches as Danny Boyle was given the Oscar for Best Director. "I want to thank you fo... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 11:34PM 0

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, ‘The Dark Knight’

. As expected, Heath Ledger captured the Best Support Actor Oscar for his turn as The Joker in The Dark Knight. Ledger, who died over a ... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 11:02PM 0

Blast From The Past: When Oscar Looked To The Future – And Set It To Music

. In 1988, Oscar featured Corey Feldman, Holly Robinson, Keith Coogan, and Tyrone Power Jr. in this cheesetastic number. Also check out ... More

81st Academy Awards | Ann Murray-Yavar | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 9:21PM 0

Best Adapted Screenplay: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’s Simon Beaufoy

To Get The Latest Updates, Press F5 or Hit The Refresh Button of Your Browser. - - Simon Beaufoy captured the Best Adapted Screenpla... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 9:16PM 0

Best Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black For ‘Milk’

. Standing tall and elegant, Dustin Lance Black accepted the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his work on Milk. "Harvey [Milk] gave me... More

81st Academy Awards | Andy Hunsaker | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 9:09PM 0

Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz

. The first award of the night went to Penélope Cruz for her performance in Wood Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona.' "Has anyone ever f... More

81st Academy Awards | Todd Gold | Feb 22nd, 2009 | 9:00PM 0