The Oscars, or Academy Awards, are on for the 85th year this Sunday and we’re hours away from the official ceremony. Dozens of stars will walk the red carpet this evening in high hopes of willing a golden statue, the Oscar, but like the Academy @theacademy said in their twitter post: “5 nominees enter. 4 nominees and 1 winner exit.” This year the show is hosted by the creator and voice actor of “Family Guy,” Seth MacFarlane @sethmarfarlane. Below is the live feed of the celebrities who are expected to make an appearance at tonight’s show and others. Write your comments below, or tweet to @EpochTimes
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Oscars 2013: Live Updates and Photos
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2:50 a.m.—EST
Russell Crowe
“Congratulations @SethMacFarlane , you did great mate, handled it all with grace, #topjob“
“tuxedo off, jeans on...forgive me fancy Hollywood party organizers...got a place to be”
Samantha Barks
“The oscars were friggin AMAZING!! Personal highlight groovin to ‘all that jazz’ with Hugh jackman and John travolta #lifecomplete :)”
Jamie Foxx
“And we don’t stop! #Ocsars @jimmykimmel@channingtatumunwrapped http://say.ly/eWH5fdv“
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1:50 a.m.
Mark Ruffalo
“Thanks all for your good vibes and kindly comments.”
Ben Affleck
“Thank you Academy, Tony, the cast and crew. What a ride #Argohas been for us all! #Oscars http://instagr.am/p/WJOwwBQ67l/“
Kristin Chenoweth
“I had a blast tonight singing with @sethmacfarlane. He KILLED it! So good!”
Jamie Foxx
“Will never forget it. RT @BET how cute is that! @iamjamiefoxx talked to his daughter about college in the car on the way to the Oscars.”
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1:00 a.m.
Queen Latifah
“Thank you to all my friends on FB ant Twitter for helping my choose my dress!!! Felt Beautiful!”
Jennifer Hudson
“Oh what a night !!! http://instagr.am/p/WJJK5BuErA/“
“And to think it just got started !! http://instagr.am/p/WJJWSpuErI/“
Samuel L. Jackson
“Kicked it w/ Octavia too!! pic.twitter.com/KWse10sBkf“
Stacy Keibler
“Gonna be a fun night!!! http://instagr.am/p/WJHkRiJUyK/“
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12:30 a.m.
Jamie Foxx
“Amazing show! Now it’s party time w @jimmykimmel #Oscars#AfterParty http://say.ly/lcx5fcs“
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12:10 a.m.
Carl Reiner
“One of the best actors makes one of the best acceptance speeches ever! #Oscars“
“Daniel Day Lewis has to win it! #Oscars“
Channing Tatum
“#PhotoBomb. Check! Next stop...@JimmyKimmelLive RT@iamjamiefoxx Ha! RT @TheAcademy Backstage at the #oscarshttp://bit.ly/15dDUfd“
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11:50 p.m.
Mark Wahlberg
“Here’s the follow up video... http://yfrog.us/myjktmlyfzcueocmqewfaadvz …“
Helen Hunt
“Cats on Katz http://say.ly/wGV5fbz“
Donald J. Trump
“Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas look great!”
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11:30 p.m.
Donald J. Trump
“The Oscar broadcast is really boring - where is the glamour and beauty?”
Lea Michele
“Am I watching the #Oscars or the #Tonys? Either way I’m happy:) lol”
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11:10 p.m.
Barbra Streisand
“Tune in to the #Oscars now to see Barbra singing The Way We Were.”
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10:30 p.m.
Samuel L. Jackson
“Formally Avengeful!! pic.twitter.com/kgkFU7PRPK“
“Made new friends tonite! Power actress!!!pic.twitter.com/SI0nUNKJTI“
Channing Tatum
“/:-) RT @theacademy: Backstage at the #oscars in the#ArchDigestGreenRoom with @channingtatum http://bit.ly/XVrzpA“
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10:10 p.m.
Mark Wahlberg
“This is happening! http://yfrog.us/058w3smmohmwwvibcqgnujvqz …“
“Mark’s about to reunite with his thunder buddy on the #Oscars!”
“Backstage! Like my envelope? pic.twitter.com/S1IMSnlpxk“
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9:30 p.m.
Jamie Foxx
“Ha! RT @TheAcademy Backstage at the #oscars in the#ArchDigestGreenRoom with @iamjamiefoxxpic.twitter.com/9QdygTW5ph“
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9:10 p.m.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
“Photo: Me Mr. Radcliffe. #Gangster. #Oscarshttp://tmblr.co/ZfxHVyexUWbP“
Ben Affleck
“The last leg of an unbelievable journey. Thanks to the amazing cast, crew and fans that got us here. #Oscars http://instagr.am/p/WIvCHkQ64K/“
Donald J. Trump
“Very tacky set!” (We think he’s talking about the Oscars ...)
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8:30 p.m.
Channing Tatum
“Hope you like what we’ve been working on. Getting ready to hit the#Oscars stage! Wish me luck!”
Kelly Rowland
“Based on your tweets, your #Oscars #BestDressed favorite is Jennifer Lawrence! Gorgeous!”
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8:10 p.m.
Barack Obama
“Happy #Oscars night. pic.twitter.com/xRO5hEBoHS“
Jennifer Hudson
“Big sis n I are on our way to the oscars !!! Look at God !!!http://instagr.am/p/WIewBwuEnG/“
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8:00 p.m.
The Academy
“George working the line #oscars http://instagr.am/p/WInI9OSUCN/“
Kristin Chenoweth
“I dreamed a dream I'd get to interview the cast of @LesMiserables on the red carpet and it’s coming true!! #Oscars“
Channing Tatum
“#Oscars RT @michaelstrahan: Magic Mikes on the red carpet@channingtatum @jennaldewan @KellyandMichael http://bit.ly/ZttV22“
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7:30 p.m.
Queen Latifah
“My fantastic style team getting me #Oscars ready!http://on.fb.me/WiPjGL #LatifahOscarLook“
Samuel L. Jackson
“In da car headed to Oscar dealio! Avengers Assembling!pic.twitter.com/14eJyCmb2Z“
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7:20 p.m.
Kelly Rowland
“How good does @Channingtatum look with his beautiful wife? Is he in the running for #BestDressed? #Oscars“
“@ZoeSaldana is flawless! Don’t forget to tweet your best dressed favorites using hashtag #BestDressed #Oscarspic.twitter.com/0oRNAYTyUN“
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7:00 p.m.
Mark Ruffalo
“Dear @TheAcademy. We are running a good deal behind would you mind starting a little later this year? Mark and Sunrise Ruffalo."
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
“Photo: Sally did indeed know how to tie a bow tie! I thought she would. #Oscars http://on.fb.me/Xzy95Y“
Russell Crowe
“Woohoo , butterflies kicking in, #LesMis cast looking to rock the house tonight, @killiandonnelly are you ready young fella?”