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Results tagged “oscars”

Jennifer Lawrence, 'Argo' win big at Oscars

Feb. 25: A-list stars were out in full force last night at the Academy Awards. In a surprise appearance from the White House, Michelle Obama announced A-list stars were out in full force last night at the Academy Awards. In a surprise appearance from the White House, Michelle Obama announced "Argo" as the winner for best picture, while Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis also walked away with golden statues. (TODAY)

Oscars red carpet fashion

Feb. 25: Watch as the stars arrive on the red carpet for the 85th Oscars show in Los Angeles. Clip Courtesy A.M.P.A.S.© 2013. Watch as the stars arrive on the red carpet for the 85th Oscars show in Los Angeles. Clip Courtesy A.M.P.A.S.© 2013. (TODAY)

Why was 'Family Guy' creator tapped to host Oscars?

Oct. 2: The Academy's announcement to tap Seth MacFarlane as host for the 85th Academy Awards shocked many movie industry insiders since the 'Family Guy' creator is best known for working behind the scenes in TV cartoon shows. NBC's Jason Kennedy reports on what may have cemented the decision. The Academy's announcement to tap Seth MacFarlane as host for the 85th Academy Awards shocked many movie industry insiders since the 'Family Guy' creator is best known for working behind the scenes in TV cartoon shows. NBC's Jason Kennedy reports on what may have cemented the decision. (TODAY)

'The Artist' rules at the Oscars

Feb. 27: The silent film The silent film "The Artist" was the big winner at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, winning five Oscars, including best film, best actor and best director. TODAY's Ann Curry reports. (TODAY)

'Dictator' star: I was 'banned' from Oscars

Feb. 24: "Admiral General Shabazz," the supreme leader of Sacha Baron Cohen's fictional Republic of Wadiya, tells TODAY's Ann Curry and Carl Quintanilla he was banned from attending Sunday's Academy Awards. (TODAY)

Billy Crystal to host Oscars for ninth time

Nov. 10: After Eddie Murphy pulled out as Academy Awards host, Billy Crystal announced Thursday he would host the Oscars for the ninth time in his career. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)After Eddie Murphy pulled out as Academy Awards host, Billy Crystal announced Thursday he would host the Oscars for the ninth time in his career. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

Eddie Murphy won't host Oscars

Nov. 9: Eddie Murphy withdrew as host of the Academy Awards after former producer Brett Ratner left his position. Ratner was heavily criticized for using a gay slur. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Eddie Murphy withdrew as host of the Academy Awards after former producer Brett Ratner left his position. Ratner was heavily criticized for using a gay slur. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

Eddie Murphy talks 'Heist,' Oscars, and SNL

Oct. 26: TODAY's Al Roker laughs it up with comedian Eddie Murphy, executive producer and actor in his latest film, TODAY's Al Roker laughs it up with comedian Eddie Murphy, executive producer and actor in his latest film, "Tower Heist," who says it's "been a while" since he's been in a such a controversial role. (TODAY)

Will Eddie Murphy host the Oscars?

Sept. 6: Bonnie Fuller of HollywoodLife.com and Roseanne Colletti of Gossip Gram dish on the premiere of Bonnie Fuller of HollywoodLife.com and Roseanne Colletti of Gossip Gram dish on the premiere of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and the rumors that Eddie Murphy may host the Oscars. (TODAY)

The 'quiet hero' of the Oscars

Feb. 28: David Seidler, a struggling screenwriter who at the age of 73 finally had a hit with 'The King's Speech,' brought some heart to last night's Academy Awards. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.  (Nightly News)David Seidler, a struggling screenwriter who at the age of 73 finally had a hit with 'The King's Speech,' brought some heart to last night's Academy Awards. NBC's Lee Cowan reports. (Nightly News)

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