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10:10 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: omg!, Associated Press and Reuters
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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.
Michel Hazanivicius / Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars 2012: Complete Winners List  —  “The Artist” and “Hugo” topped the 84th annual Academy Awards with five wins apiece.  —  The 84th annual Academy Awards took place Sunday, Feb. 26 with Billy Crystal hosting for a ninth time.  —  Martin Scorsese's 3D film Hugo and silent movie The Artist topped the night with five wins apiece.
David Germain / Associated Press:
Stars like Clooney begin arriving for Oscars
Discussion: omg!, X17 Online and Reuters
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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Brandi Fowler / E! Online:
Why Did Halle Berry Cancel Her Academy Awards Appearance?!
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  —  Jennifer Lopez sure knows her way around double-sided tape!  —  At Sunday's Academy Awards, the singer-actress, 42, and Cameron Diaz co-presented Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup.
Discussion: PopWatch
TMZ.com:
Sacha Baron Cohen — Spills Ashes All Over Ryan Seacrest at the Oscars  —  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 …
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: Associated Press and omg!
TMZ.com:
Sean Young — Arrested for Oscar Party Fight at the Governors Ball [Update]  —  Arrested for Oscar Party Fight  —  Allegedly Slapped Guard  —  UPDATE 6:30 AM PST — Now we know what allegedly happened.  We're told Sean was standing near the entrance of the Governors Ball …
Discussion: Starpulse and PerezHilton
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
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!
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!
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
Discussion: Socialite Life
 
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Reuters:
Michel Hazanavicius wins directing Oscar for “The Artist”
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Celebuzz:
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TMZ.com:
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