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8:40 AM ET, February 27, 2012

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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: Associated Press, Reuters and omg!
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TMZ.com:
Sacha Baron Cohen at the Oscars — 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 “The Dictator” ... but he spilled …
X17 Online:
BREAKING NEWS - THE ARTIST WINS OSCAR FOR BEST PICTURE  —  It was no surprise The Artist took the top prize at the 84th Annual Academy Awards Sunday night, winning Best Picture.  The film's lead, Jean Dujardin, won Best Actor and the film's helmer, Michel Hazanavicius, Best Director.
Discussion: Associated Press and Reuters
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: Reuters, X17 Online and omg!
Lauren Turner / PopSugar:   The Ladies Bring Their Best Looks to the Glamorous Oscars Red Carpet
Style Watch:
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.
Discussion: EW.com, Celeb Gossip … and USA Today
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omg!:
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: X17 Online and Us Weekly
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
omg!:
Cameron Diaz's Sophisticated Oscars Look: All the Details!  —  This Bad Teacher deserves an A+.  —  Cameron Diaz hit up the 84th Annual Academy Awards in a strapless Gucci gown that showed off her famously fit figure.  The actress, 39, got ready for the star-studded event with her celeb BFF Gwyneth Paltrow, also 39.
Discussion: X17 Online and Us Weekly
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Video: Jennifer Lopez Barely Avoids Nip Slip at Oscars With Cameron Diaz
Discussion: PopWatch
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
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!
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: Just Jared
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:   Selena Gomez Explains New Tattoo: It's Not What You Thought
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!
TMZ.com:
Cissy Houston — Seeking ‘Closure’ by Revisiting Whitney's Hotel Room  —  Seeking ‘Closure’ by  —  Revisiting Whitney's Hotel Room  —  Whitney Houston's mother Cissy has unfinished business to attend to — sources tell TMZ she's planning a pilgrimage BACK to the Beverly Hills hotel room …
 
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
PIC: Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z Take Blue Ivy to Lunch in NYC
Reuters:
Michel Hazanavicius wins directing Oscar for “The Artist”
Discussion: PerezHilton and omg!
omg!:
Jessica Chastain Brings Grandma Marilyn as Oscars Date
Discussion: X17 Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Ethan Peck To Star In CW Pilot ‘Selection’
Discussion: AfterElton.com
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Celebuzz:
Source: Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson ‘Very Affectionate’ at WME's Pre-Oscars Bash
TMZ.com:
Rapper Jim Jones — Arrested and Maced by Police After Casino Brawl
Discussion: Associated Press
TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston — Family ‘Disgusted’ by Casket Photo
Discussion: PerezHilton
 

 
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New York Times:
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