more images more images Bigelow earns directing Oscar for ‘Hurt Locker’ LOS ANGELES — Kathryn Bigelow has won the best-director Academy Award for her Iraq War thriller “The Hurt Locker.” Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood’s top prize for filmmakers. Among those Bigelow beat are ex-husband James Cameron, the best-director winner …. Read the original article

more images more images Notable quotes from the 82nd annual Academy Awards Quotes from Sunday night’s 82nd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles: “I’d just like to dedicate this to the women and men in the military who risk their lives on a daily basis in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world. And may …. Read the original article

more images more images Bullock wears Oscar statuette gown, others in gold Sandra Bullock dressed the part at Sunday’s Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar statuette itself. The dress was a winner, declared designer Patricia Field, who said it was “simple, classy — it looked good on her.” Bullock was among …. Read the original article

more images more images The popular Mr. Clooney and other Oscar vignettes LOS ANGELES — There are many reasons why George Clooney is one of the most popular stars in Hollywood: the crinkles around his eyes when he smiles, his soothing voice and his deep brown eyes. But he’s also one of the most generous celebrities on the Oscars …. Original article

more images more images Oscar gold? Sandra Bullock wears statuette gown Sandra Bullock dressed the part at Sunday’s Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, gold, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar statuette itself. The early buzz was that the gold-leaf patterned dress was a winner, with designer Patricia Field calling it “simple” and “classy.” Bullock was among many … Read more

more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images Bullock, ‘Transformers’ make Razzies worst list LOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock warmed up for the Academy Awards with a stop at the Razzies to collect a dubious honor: a worst-actress prize for her romantic comedy flop “All About Steve.” Bullock swung by the Razzies on …. Read the original article

more images more images ‘Transformers,’ Bullock make Razzies worst list LOS ANGELES — “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” was picked as last year’s worst picture at Saturday’s Razzies, and Sandra Bullock won worst actress for “All About Steve” — on the eve of her expected Academy Awards triumph for another film. Voters at the Razzies, which poke fun at …. Original article

more images more images more images Predictability out of the picture at Oscars LOS ANGELES — Too predictable. That’s the persistent complaint about the Academy Awards, whose drama generally is sapped by a glut of earlier award shows that spell out what films will win at the Oscars before the show starts. Not this time — at least for Sunday’s … Read more

more images more images more images more images more images Oscars arrive with predictability out of picture LOS ANGELES — Too predictable. That’s the persistent complaint about the Academy Awards, whose drama generally is sapped by a glut of earlier award shows that spell out what films will win at the Oscars before the show starts. Not this time — at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at

Barbara Walters: Last Oscars TV special the best NEW YORK — Barbara Walters says her last Oscars television special will be her best. Walters will sit down with actresses Sandra Bullock and Mo’Nique, both nominated for Academy Awards. Bullock is up for Best Actress for “The Blind Side,” and Mo’Nique is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for … Read more : It’s a wrap! Barbara Walters says her last Oscars TV special after 29 years will be her best .

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