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2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane Asked to Host Again

Mike Sampson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:12:30 +0000

At this year Oscars, Seth MacFarlane caused quite a controversy as he hosted the ceremony with a number of risque bits and jokes (most notably the "We Saw Your Boobs" song from the opening monologues) but that was exactly what Oscar producers hoped MacFarlane would bring to the normally staid production. The 'Family Guy' creator previously said he has no interest in returning, the producers seemed to have liked the controversy (and the ratings that went with it) and MacFarlane has officially been invited to return to host the 2014 Oscars.

Tina Fey Says There is "No Way" She Will Host the 2014 Oscars

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:45:42 +0000

Only a day after Seth MacFarlane said, in no uncertain terms, that he would not be returning to the Oscars after his much-criticized stint as host, we're slapped with the news that the ideal choice to replace him, Tina Fey, won't be taking the stage either.

Were Those Anne Hathaway's Nipples?

Dalton Castle — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:34:46 +0000

And the Oscar for largest Nipples in an acceptance speech goes to… Anne Hathaway! I still can’t figure out if this is some poorly placed seems or the combination of a translucent dress and giant nipples. Either way that’s Anne Hathaway and there is something sticking out of her chest. You be the judge! We’ll [...]

Watch Jimmy Kimmel's Post-Oscars Trailer for 'Movie: The Movie 2′

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:00:19 +0000

Last year after the Oscars ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ premiere the fake trailer for the fake movie ‘Movie: The Movie’ that featured just about every actor in Hollywood. This year Jimmy is back with the sequel no one was asking for with ‘Movie: The Movie: V2′ with another all-star cast. A 7-minute movie trailer might seem [...]

See Jennifer Lawrence Being Adorable Backstage After Her Oscar Win

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:18:14 +0000

If there's one thing to be learned from this Oscar season, it's that everybody loves Jennifer Lawrence. Her down-to-Earth attitude and wacky sense of humor easily make her our most GIF-ready star. So h

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:53 +0000

‘Argo‘ was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday. Ben Affleck‘s ‘Argo’ premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where it was immediately touted as a Oscar frontrunner and in the past few months, held strong winning both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama and the Best Picture award at the BAFTAs. [...]

Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:48:30 +0000

Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Best Actor trophy at the 2013 Oscars for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Lincoln.’ In a win that surprised no one, Day-Lewis won Best Actor as the Oscars for his role in ‘Lincoln’ beating out Bradley Cooper, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington and Hugh Jackman. This was Daniel [...]

Jennifer Lawrence Wins Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:43:37 +0000

Jennifer Lawrence won Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars for her portrayal of a widow with emotional problems in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ After being nominated for an Oscar two years ago for ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Jennifer Lawrence won the Best Actress award at the 2013 Oscars and, in doing so, has cemented her place among the [...]

Adele Sings "Skyfall" at the 2013 Oscars: Watch Her Performance Now

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:57:44 +0000

With her song “Skyfall” nominated for Best Original Song at the 2013 Oscars, Adele took the stage to perform her James Bond song for the first time in public and you can watch Adele’s Oscar “Skyfall” performance now. Even though Adele took time off during and after the birth of her first baby, she didn’t [...]

2013 Oscars: Watch Mark Wahlberg and Ted Present an Award

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:48:12 +0000

While Seth MacFarlane was hosting the 2013 Oscars, his cinematic alter ego Ted appeared on stage as well with co-star Mark Wahlberg to present the sound awards. Wondering how they did that? Watch Ted and Mark Wahlberg together at the 2013 Oscars to see for yourself.

Anne Hathaway Wins Best Supporting Actress at the 2013 Oscars

Jacob Hall — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:22:57 +0000

Everyone saw it coming, but that doesn’t make it any less thrilling: Anne Hathaway won Best Supporting Actress at the 2013 Oscars for her heartbreaking work in Tom Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables.’ Although the role of Fantine is small when compared to others in the film, Hathaway’s performance of the iconic “I Dreamed a Dream’ is [...]

The Craziest Fashions of Oscar Night 2013

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:06:52 +0000

When it comes to taking fashion risks, awards shows are the ideal time to just buck up and go for it. There are like, millions of people watching, after all. That being said, it does take a whole 'lotta guts to ere on the side of crazy couture, but this year's Oscars were bound to have some of those fashion risks, right? You betcha! Check out the craziest getups from the Red Carpet.

Christoph Waltz Wins Best Supporting Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Jacob Hall — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:02:59 +0000

It was one of the most hotly contested categories at the 2013 Academy Awards, but Christoph Waltz squeaked ahead of some very tough competition and took home some Oscar gold, winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained.' This was not an easy victory, especially since every nominee in this category was a past winner!

Jack Nicholson Is Confused at the Oscars

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:02:04 +0000

Jack Nicholson seemed even more confused than usual when he got caught off-guard on-camera at the Oscars on Sunday night. Plenty of 'Weekend at Bernie's' jokes abounded on the web. A GIF was spawned. But perhaps nothing captured the senior moment better than this picture made by twitter user Samir Mezrahi. Observe brilliance in its pure form:

2013 Oscars James Bond Tribute Features Shirley Bassey in All Her 'Goldfinger' Glory

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:59:06 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony was rumored a while back to pay tribute to the 50 years of James Bond films by uniting the actors who've played 007 on the stage. Although one of the Oscars producers debunked that rumor not too long after the fact, there was indeed a portion of the show dedicated to the epic franchise.

Seth MacFarlane's Oscars Monologue: Captain Kirk, Sock Puppets and More

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:20:44 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, started off with a bang. We knew there was gonna be at least one or two musical numbers, given the comedian's past musical turns for 'Family Guy,' but were you prepared for Harry Potter and Robin Boy Wonder singing and dancing together? Or, for that matter, Captain Kirk beaming in from the future?

Watch Seth MacFarlane's 2013 Oscars Opening Monologue

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:58:38 +0000

Here it is. The bit that puts Seth MacFarlane either on a course to success or so many hours of suck. William Shatner seemed like an … odd choice, but maybe it’s a sign that this is just the beginning of a four-hour episode of ‘Family Guy.’ Here’s part two: What did you think of [...]

The Best GIFs From the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:52:52 +0000

The Oscars are always entertaining (well, maybe not always) and what better way to commemorate the 2013 Oscars than with our favorite animated GIFs from this year’s show. And hey, thanks to these Oscar GIFs we have documented evidence of Tommy Lee Jones having a sense of humor! So if you missed the Oscars or [...]

The Best Oscars 2013 Tweets

Emerald Catron — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:34:23 +0000

Why sort through hundreds and hundreds of Oscars tweets, when we will do that for you? We've picked out our favorites and are compiling them here so you don't have to read Pantene commercials or people just saying "OSCARS! OSCARS!! OSCARS!!!" From comments on the opening monologue, to everybody freaking out over the 'Jaws' theme playing people off stage, to ties and glorious man-hair, we've got it all

Xbox Live Has A Date With The Oscars And Its Red Carpet

Greg Srisavasdi — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:03:39 +0000

Xbox Live will stream its share of celebrities on Sunday, as it will carry the red carpet coverage of the Associated Press at this year's Academy Awards. Starting Sunday at 6 PM EST, Xbox Live subscribers can also join in on the action by partaking in interactive polls via their Xbox 360 controller or tweeting with the hashtag #xboxredcapret.