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12:05 a.m. Thanks for Tuning in Folks; Do Stay Around for the Pictures and Relive the Action!
Matthew McConaughey, from left, holds his award for best actor for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club”, Cate Blanchett holds her award for best actress in “Blue Jasmine”, Lupita Nyong'o holds her award for best supporting actress for “12 Years a Slave,” and Jared Leto holds his award for best supporting actor in “Dallas Buyers Club” in the press room during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
This image released by Ellen DeGeneres shows actors, front row from left, Jared Leto, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Peter Nyong’o Jr. and, second row, from left, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt, Lupita Nyong’o and Angelina Jolie as they pose for a “selfie” portrait on a cell phone during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ellen DeGeneres)
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11:57 p.m. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Grand Finale!
Best Picture 12 Years a Slave — directed by Steve McQueen; produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Bill Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, and Anthony Katagas
Director Steve McQueen, left, speaks while he and the cast and crew of “12 Years a Slave” accept the award for best picture during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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11:51 p.m. Best Actor in a Leading Role — Matthew McConaughey - Dallas Buyers Club
Matthew McConaughey accepts the award for best actor in a leading role for “Dallas Buyers Club” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Here’s Oscar 2014 Best Actor’s top 5 film moments!
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11:44 p.m. Second Oscar! Best Actress in a Leading Role — Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Cate Blanchett accepts the award for best actress in a leading role for “Blue Jasmine” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
It’s about everyone other than herself with Cate Blanchett, isn’t it? Classy!
Check out Cate’s top five screen moments.
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11:34 p.m. SEVENTH HEAVEN! Best Directing — Gravity - Alfonso Cuarón; produced by Alfonso Cuarón and David Heyman
Director Alfonso Cuarón accepts the Best Achievement in Directing award for ‘Gravity’ onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Cuarón is the first Latin-American to win the Oscars.
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11:31 p.m. Picture: Missed Ellen in a Pink Dress? Here You Go
Ellen DeGeneres speaks during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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11:27 p.m. Best Writing – Original Screenplay - Her - Written by Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze poses in the press room with the award for the best original screenplay of the year for “Her” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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11:24 p.m. Yeah! Best Writing – Adapted Screenplay - 12 Years a Slave - Screenplay by John Ridley
John Ridley poses in the press room with the award for best adapted screenplay of the year for “12 Years a Slave” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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11:16 p.m. Everybody Saw This Coming! Best Music – Original Song - “Let It Go” from Frozen — Music and Lyric by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, left, and Robert Lopez pose in the press room with their awards for best original song in a feature film for “Let It Go” from “Frozen” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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11:14 p.m. SIXTH AWARD! Best Music – Original Score - Gravity - Steven Price
Jamie Foxx, right, presents Steven Price with the award for original score in a feature film for “Gravity” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sandra Bullock in a scene from “Gravity.” This year’s best picture race at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, 2014, has shaped up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. The favorites are “12 Years a Slave,” “Gravity” and “American Hustle.” (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, File)
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11:08 p.m. The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For! Idina Menzel, ‘Let It Go’!
Idina Menzel performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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11:03 p.m. “We’ve Crashed Twitter. We’ve Made History” — Ellen
Host Ellen DeGeneres speaks on stage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
In case you still haven’t heard, Ellen is referring to her Tweet of this selfie:
This image released by Ellen DeGeneres shows actors, front row from left, Jared Leto, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Peter Nyong’o Jr. and, second row, from left, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt, Lupita Nyong’o and Angelina Jolie as they pose for a “selfie” portrait on a cell phone during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ellen DeGeneres)
Check out more of Ellen’s Tweets here.
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10:58 p.m. Awesome Performance of ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ by Bette Midler
Bette Midler performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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10:56 p.m. Picture: Pink Sings ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
Pink performs during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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10:52 p.m. Missed Ellen’s Ultimate Selfie and Other Tweets? No Sweat
Kevin Spacey, from left, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lawrence, Ellen Degeneres and Jared Leto join other celebrities for a “selfie” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Check out Ellen’s Ultimate Selfie and other epic Tweets here!
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10:45 p.m. Best Production Design — Gravity - Andy Nicholson (Production Design); Rosie Goodwin and Joanne Woollard (Set Decoration)
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10:38 p.m. Ellen’s Ultimate Selfie
(Screenshot/Ellen DeGeneres/Twitter)
The ultimate selfie goes to: Ellen DeGeneres! As host, its easy to get big stars like Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, half of Jared Leto, and others to join in an epic selfie.
Kevin Spacey came out of nowhere and tried to photobomb the shot. Then DeGeneres made another one with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt again, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Before taking the original ultimate selfie, Ellen said she’s going for the most retweeted photo in Twitter history. Will that happen?
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10:31 p.m. NUMBER 5! Best Film Editing — Gravity - Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger
Alfonso Cuaron and Mark Sanger pose in the press room with the award for best film editing for “Gravity” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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10:27 p.m. Best Cinematography — Gravity - Emmanuel Lubezki
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In case you are losing count, that’s number four of the night for Gravity.
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10:24 p.m. Wow! According to Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, More Than 5 Billion Movie Tickets Were Bought Last Year!
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10:20 p.m. Ellen’s Oscar Pizza Party
Brad Pitt, left, and Ellen DeGeneres, right, pass out pizza in the audience during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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10:17 p.m. Congratulations to Lupita Nyong’o for Winning Best Supporting Actress... And Giving a Best Actress-Worthy Speech!
Lupita Nyong’o accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for “12 Years a Slave” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Check out these 10 other awesome speeches during the break.
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10:14 p.m. Best Actress in a Supporting Role — Lupita Nyong’o - 12 Years a Slave
Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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10:10 p.m. Best Sound Editing — Gravity (3rd Award!) - Glenn Freemantle
This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sandra Bullock in a scene from “Gravity.” This year’s best picture race at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, 2014, has shaped up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. The favorites are “12 Years a Slave,” “Gravity” and “American Hustle.” (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, File)
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10:07 p.m. Best Sound Mixing — Gravity - Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead, and Chris Munro
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9:54 p.m. The Third Oscar Performance! U2, ‘Mandela’
The Edge, from left, Bono, Larry Mullen, Jr. and Adam Clayton of U2 perform on stage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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9:50 p.m. Best Foreign Language Film — The Great Beauty (Italy) - directed by Paolo Sorrentino; produced by Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, and Fabio Conversi
Paolo Sorrentino poses in the press room with the award for best foreign language film of the year for “The Great Beauty” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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9:42 p.m. Ooops We’re Late! The Lovely Karen O Singing ‘The Moon Song’
Karen O, left, and Ezra Koenig perform during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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9:37 p.m. Best Documentary Feature — 20 Feet from Stardom - directed by Morgan Neville; produced by Gil Friesen and Caitrin Rogers
Darlene Love, center, sings as Janet Friesen, background left, and Morgan Neville accept the award for best documentary feature for “20 Feet from Stardom” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP
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9:33 p.m. Best Documentary Short Subject —The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life - directed and produced by Edgar Barens
Nicholas Reed, left, and Malcolm Clarke accept the award for best short subject documentary of the year for “The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life” on stage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
“She will help you to live much happier live,” — Edgar Barens on Holocaust survivor Alice Herz.
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9:31 p.m. Best Short Film – Live Action - Helium — directed by Anders Walter
Kim Magnusson, left, and Anders Walter accept the award for best live action short film of the year for “Helium” on stage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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9:22 p.m. Best Visual Effects — Gravity, Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, Dave Shirk, and Neil Corbould
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9:15 p.m. Best Animated Feature Film — Frozen
This image released by Disney shows, from left, Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell, Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad, and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff in a scene from the animated feature “Frozen.” The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated film on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. The 71st annual Golden Globes will air on Sunday, Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Disney)
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9:12 p.m. Best Short Film – Animated - Mr. Hublot
Laurent Witz, left, and Alexandre Espigares accept the award for best animated short film of the year for “Mr. Hublot” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
“Thank you Mr.Hublot, for making this dream a reality” — Alexandre Espigares
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9:09 p.m. Would You Agree Ellen is a Rocking Oscar Host?
Ellen DeGeneres hosts the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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9:00 p.m. Best Makeup and Hairstyling — Adruitha Lee and Robin Mathews, ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
Adruitha Lee, left, and Robin Mathews accept the award for best makeup and hairstyling for “Dallas Buyers Club” - xxx poses in the press room during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“Victims of AIDS, we are so blessed to bring your story to forefront,” said Adruitha Lee.
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8:58 p.m. Best Costume Design — Catherine Martin, ‘The Great Gatsby’
Costume designer Catherine Martin (R) accepts the Best Achievement in Costume Design award for ‘The Great Gatsby’ from actors Naomi Watts (L) and Samuel L. Jackson (C) onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“I would like to thank my incredible team... they are my golden girls,” said Catherine Martin.
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8:50 p.m. Are You Feeling Happy? Pharrell Williams is the First Performer of Oscar Night
Pharrell Williams performs “Happy” during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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8:43 p.m. Best Supporting Actor — Jared Leto
Jared Leto arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
“Thank you for helping me to dream,” said Jared Leto, the first Oscar winner of the night
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8:37 p.m. — “Jared Leto. He’s the Prettiest” - Ellen
Nominee for Best Actor In A Supporting Role in “Dallas Buyers Club” Jared Leto arrives on the red carpet for the 86th Academy Awards on March 2nd, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
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8:36 p.m. — Ellen on the Oscars: “It’s the Hunger Games.”
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8:34 p.m. — “Kids, Stay in College.” - Ellen
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8:30 p.m. — It’s Beginning! Are You Excited?
A pair of prop Oscars are seen backstage during rehearsals for the 86th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. The Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Don’t forget Epoch Times’s Oscar’s Winner’s list!
8:26 p.m. Guess Who’s Presenting
Joseph Gordon-Levitt arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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8:19 p.m. “I Want to Scream. Humbling!” - Will Smith on Being on the Red Carpet
Will Smith, left, and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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8:14 p.m. Lupita Nyong'o Awesome Dress
Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“We were inspired of Champagne bubble,” said Lupita Nyong'o when asked about her dress.
“Grew up with a lot of blue around me. It makes me feel like home.”
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8:08 p.m. — Brangelina Still Looking Good
Brad Pitt, left, and Angelina Jolie arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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8:04 p.m. — More Red Carpet Fashion!
Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Don’t miss Epoch Times Red Carpet coverage!
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7:50 p.m. — “I Worried Whether I was the Guy to Tell the Story,” - Chiwetel Ejiofor on ‘12 Years a Slave’
Chiwetel Ejiofor, left, and Sari Mercer arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Check out Chiwetel Ejiofor’s top movie moments here.
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7:48 p.m. — Leo on ‘Wolf’: “ “It’s a Film About Our times.”
Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Will Leo finally break his Oscar duck?
Some of Leonard DiCaprio’s top movie moments.
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7:41 p.m. — “I’m So Pleased That People Went to See it and it Made Money at the Box Office,” - Cate Blanchett on “Blue Jasmine.”
Cate Blanchett arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
See Cate Blanchett’s top movie moments here.
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7:35 p.m. — Jennifer Lawrence on Working With American Hustle Director: “It’s the David O' Russell potion.”
Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“This year I did a stair-test” Jennifer Lawrence said about choosing her Christian Dior red gown, referring to her trip up the stairs last year when receiving the Oscar.
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7:18 p.m. — Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde: Cutest Couple at the Oscars... Ever?
Olivia Wilde, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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7:08 p.m. — Bruce Dern: ‘I’m Not Sure I Know How to Party’
Bruce Dern, left, and Andrea Beckett arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Don’t miss out on Bruce Dern’s top five movie moments.
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6:59 p.m. Amy Adams Just Wants to Hear ‘Let it Go’
Amy Adams arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“I get to hear Idina Menzel sing ‘let it go’!” said Amy Adams, when asked what she’s looking forward to at the Oscars.
Revisit five cool Amy Adams movie moments here.
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6:42 p.m. — Fashion, Fashion, Fashion
Maria Menounos arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The first dresses debut the hallowed red carpet!
For more Academy Awards fashion, check our Oscar red carpet fashion page.
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5:59 p.m. — No #OscarMonsoon, Excellent Weather On Red Carpet Night
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So much for bad weather predictions! Skies are a bit cloudy, but temperature is a nice 61 degrees.
Read the #OscarMonsoon scare here.
