Oscars News

All the talk about the announcement of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin as next year's Academy Award hosts has started me thinking: Who is the best Oscar emcee of the last decade? There have been seven: Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, and Jon Stewart.

Just one of the four roles pictured below earned an acting bid for its star. Which one? Here's the answer .

The Oscar broadcast airs on March 7, 2010. - Speaking of the world of Alec Baldwin, EW.com is reporting that James Franco will appear as himself on an upcoming episode of "30 Rock." The storyline reportedly involves Franco and Jenna in an artificial relationship manufactured by their agents.

BEST PICTURE: After building up amazing early buzz, " Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire " finally burst out of the derby gate this past week at the AFI Fest.

Sandra Bullock chats about the challenges of going blonde for her new movie "The Blind Side." movies 38 minutes ago Billy Burke, better known as Bella's father in the Twilight series, opens up about his off screen relationship with Kristen Stewart.

In this combo file photo, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to be co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards.

When Dhundiraj Govind Phalke decided to make a movie in 1911, he faced ridicule and a severe shortage of funds.

HOSTS WITH THE MOST: Alec Baldwin, left, and Steve Martin will both be funnymen at the 82nd annual Academy Awards.

With his divorce lawyer Donny dating Daphne, Niles schemes to reunite him with Roz at a lakefront cottage.

Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:22am EST - Ethan and Joel Coen pose for photographers as they arrive at the gala premiere of "A Serious Man" during the London Film Festival in Leicester Square October 27, 2009.

Hosting the Oscars is the worst job in comedy. Everyone at home expects you to be funny.

Director Danny Boyle accepts his Best Director award for 'Slumdog Millionaire' during the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

The 'magical' world of Disney is set for China, after planners approved a new theme park in Shanghai.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony, to be held March 7, 2010.

Posted Nov 3rd 2009 11:29AM by Allison Waldman Filed under: OpEd , Awards , Reality-Free Oscar roulette is usually played when it comes time to figure out the nominations.

THE MICHAEL JACKSON documentary has been tipped to win the best picture gong after an incredible reaction at an Oscars screening.

Two pop items, the first a revelation from Posh. Victoria's secret for sexy photos? Victoria Beckham says she works out every day to keep buff for her pictures.

Elizabeth Taylor began her career in movies as a teenager and has won Oscars for roles in "Butterfield 8" in 1960 and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" in 1966.

A judge has ordered Anna Nicole Smith's former lover and attorney to court. Anna's ex Howard K. Stern got the order from a judge in the LA Superior Court.

Australian actor Hugh Jackman has turned down the chance to host the Academy Awards for the second year in a row.