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9:50 PM ET, February 26, 2012

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Halle Berry Cancels Oscars Appearance  —  The Oscars will be a little less glamorous this year.  —  Halle Berry, who was set to present at the 84th annual Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, has canceled her appearance because of her broken foot, PEOPLE has learned.
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Brandi Fowler / E! Online:
Why Did Halle Berry Cancel Her Academy Awards Appearance?!  —  First Melissa McCarthy and now this.  —  While it looked like the Bridesmaids funny gal's big Oscar debut was in jeopardy for a while, it appears Halle Berry will actually be the star missing in action on the Academy Awards famed red carpet.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and Gawker
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Viola Davis Flaunts Cleavage, Goes Wigless at Oscars  —  Gorgeous in green!  —  After stepping out in a plunging orange look last week, Viola Davis showed off her assets once again at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in L.A. Sunday.  —  PHOTOS: Viola Davis' style transformation
Discussion: Us Weekly and X17 Online
Marco / X17 Online:
Best Actor Nominee George Clooney Hits The Oscars Red Carpet With His Golden Gal  —  George Clooney and girlfriend Stacy Keibler are definitely a gorgeous looking duo on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars!  —  The 50-year-old Descendants actor, who's nominted for Best actor …
Discussion: omg!, Associated Press and Reuters
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TMZ.com:
Sacha Baron Cohen — Spills Ashes All Over Ryan Seacrest  —  Spills Ashes All Over  —  Ryan Seacrest  —  Sacha Baron Cohen took shameless promotion to a whole other level on the red carpet of the Oscars tonight — not only did he show up dressed as his character the upcoming movie …
David Germain / Associated Press:
Stars like Clooney begin arriving for Oscars  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Best actor nominees George Clooney and Jean Dujardin hit the Academy Award red carpet Sunday night to the delight of fans in the bleachers outside the Hollywood & Highland Center, the first group of A-listers to arrive for the ceremony under a glorious California sky.
Discussion: omg! and X17 Online
Access Hollywood:
Selena Gomez Explains New Tattoo & Ring From Justin Bieber  —  LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Selena Gomez was recently spotted with a new tattoo on her right wrist.  —  While widely reported to be a heart, the 19-year-old star tells Access Hollywood the ink is actually an ode to her love of music.
Discussion: Digital Spy and Just Jared
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:   Selena Gomez Explains New Tattoo: It's Not What You Thought
Robyn Ross / omg!:
The Artist Tops Independent Spirit Awards  —  The Artist was the big winner at Saturday's Independent Spirit Awards with four wins, including Best Feature.  —  In what might be a portent of Sunday's Academy Awards, Jean Dujardin took home to the trophy for Best Male Lead for his portrayal of Hollywood silent era star George Valentin.
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
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Melena Ryzik / Carpetbagger:
Michelle Williams Amid Her Independent Tribe
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
Stephanie / X17 Online:
OSCAR NOMINEE MICHELLE WILLIAMS IS CLASSIC IN CORAL LOUIS VUITTON  —  Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams looked gorgeous in a coral Louis Vuitton gown Christian Louboutin shoes, a Bottega Venetta bag, and Forevermark and Fred Leighton jewels, at the 2012 Oscars at the Hollywood & Highland Center, on Sunday.
Discussion: omg!
Marco / X17 Online:
JENNIFER LOPEZ HITS THE RED CARPET WITH HER SEXY BOOTY AND A BUN  —  Jennifer Lopez looks gorgeous in her creme-colored Zuhair Murad gown, but that debutante bun has been used before.  Come on, JLo ... let's leave that hair in the past.  —  The 42-year-old Latina, who will be presenting tonight …
Discussion: omg!
Stephanie / X17 Online:
EMMA STONE IS RED HOT AT THE OSCARS  —  Emma Stone looked stunning in a show-stopping red Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown, paired with Brian Atwood heels and Fred Leighton jewelry, at the 84th annual Academy Awards, on Sunday evening.  —  The 23-year-old actress isn't nominated this year, but she is presenting tonight!
Discussion: omg!
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Jessica Chastain Brings Grandma Marilyn as Oscars Date  —  Jessica Chastain is sharing her success with the people who knew her before she was famous.  —  The Help actress, 30, invited her grandma Marilyn to be her date at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in L.A. Sunday.
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston — Family ‘Disgusted’ by Casket Photo  —  Family ‘Disgusted’  —  by Casket Photo  —  Whitney Houston's family had “their heart broken all over again” this week when they saw a photo of Whitney laying in her casket published on the cover of a magazine ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Nancy Dillon / NY Daily News:
Whitney Houston in casket photo outrage: Funeral home denies leaking image to National Enquirer …
 
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