The story behind Oscar's “Kanye moment”  —  We talk to the two filmmakers whose personal fight became one of the ceremony's weirdest moments … People are already saying you “pulled a Kanye.”  What happened?  —  BURKETT: What happened was the director and I had a bad difference …

Sean Penn: Oscar Showdown With Robin Wright's New Boyfriend?  —  Sean Penn may be at it again.  —  Sources tell me that the two-time Academy Award winner was banned from last night's annual Governor's Ball shortly after the ceremony at the Kodak Theatre had ended.

Sean Hayes: I Am Who I Am  —  Step back, Jack: The man who played TV's iconic and over-the-top sidekick steps out of the shadow of his famous character to speak for the first time about living openly, his contribution to the gay movement, and his much-anticipated Broadway debut.

Academy Refuses to Apologize for Farrah Fawcett Snub  —  We noticed it.  You noticed it.  Her friends noticed it.  But apparently the powers that be weren't as clued in.  —  We're talking about Farrah Fawcett's omission from the In Memoriam segment at last night's Oscars …

What's George Clooney's Secret Sauce?  —  George Clooney, all cute at the Oscars with shaggy hair and sparkly GF (for the moment), was hiding a secret on the red carpet.  And no, it wasn't a wedding ring, dream on!  —  Instead, still über-hunky Mr. C. was hauling around a different kind of silver accoutrement...

Betty White Confirms She'll Appear on Saturday Night Live  —  Betty White fans, your prayers have been answered.  The former Golden Girl will appear on Saturday Night Live in the near future, she confirmed to PEOPLE at Elton John's annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night.

Couple to Get Fairy Tale Wedding Thanks to Conan O'Brien  —  Conan O'Brien may seem like an unlikely fairy godmother - but he has made one Michigan woman's dreams come true.  —  Two weeks ago, the late-night comedian decided to follow a stranger on Twitter.  That person is 19-year-old Sarah Killen from Fowlerville.

Lil Wayne in Protective Custody  —  Lil Wayne just got a judge to agree to place him in protective custody while he serves 1 year in jail for a gun conviction.  —  The judge asked Wayne, before sentencing, if he wanted to make a statement but Lil just shook his head no.

Kathy Ireland: I Wasn't on “Meds” at the Oscars  —  Kathy Ireland is firing back at critics who are slamming her appearance on ABC's pre-Oscar special.  —  At times, the swimsuit model, 46, appeared stiff and awkward as she interviewed celebs like Zac Efron and Precious' Gabourey Sidibe.

Onstage drama and backstage delight at the Academy Awards  —  LOS ANGELES — The best seat at the Oscars is backstage.  USA TODAY was in the wings of the Kodak Theatre Sunday night, capturing off-the-cuff moments that followed the staged events.  —  NEWS: ‘Hurt Locker’ hauls in six trophies, including best picture

What You Didn't See on the Oscars  —  The Academy Awards ran over three hours long - and was studded with stars.  But even still, there was plenty you didn't see on the ABC telecast.  From what deejay Joel Madden was spinning to Jake Gyllenhaal's surprising “news,” find out what you missed from inside Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.

Charlize Theron Defends Her Oscar Dress  —  Charlize Theron wasn't so chic at Sunday's Academy Awards ... according to fashion critics.  —  Bloggers ripped on her amethyst and lilac bustier gown with rose and draped detail, created specially for her by John Galliano for Dior.

Brooke Burke Is the New Co-Host of Dancing with the Stars  —  The search is over!  —  Brooke Burke is set to co-host Dancing With the Stars alongside Tom Bergeron, it was announced Monday on Good Morning America.  —  Burke, who partnered with Derek Hough to win on Dancing's seventh season …