Kenneth Lonergan made a memorably acclaimed directing debut in 2000 with the film “ You Can Count on Me ,” a deft, observant, funny-sad drama-comedy starring Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo. The film, about a brother and sister reuniting after a period of estrangement, was nominated for two Oscars, landed on several critics’ top-10 lists and seemed to assure Lonergan — already a celebrated New York playwright — a long and happy career in the movie business. Read full article > >

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Filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan’s ‘Margaret’ finds its way on-screen, after 7 years

Like Ryan Seacrest, who found himself coated in the “ashes” of Kim Jong Il at the Oscars, Kim Kardashian unexpectedly found herself covered in a white powder while working a red carpet Thursday. Kardashian was celebrating the launch of her new perfume True Reflection at an event to benefit the charity Dress for Success. Read full article > >

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Kim Kardashian ‘flour bombed’ at red carpet event

Sean Young , “Blade Runner” actress and “Celebrity Rehab” participant, has taken to Facebook to explain the circumstances surrounding her arrest outside the post-Oscars Governors Ball : “I just want everyone to know that I was sober, extremely well behaved when a very stupid security guard went postal on me and then The Academy’s very stupid lawyer recommended a ‘private person’s arrest’ and I have grounds for a lawsuit against the Academy although I believe a public apology to me would be much better. I am OK and I have the Hollywood Police Stations support who very carefully and kindly photographed the bruises on my arms which this guard is responsible for doing.” Read full article > >

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About 39.3 million people watched Sunday’s mesmerizing “84th Annual Academy Awards,” in which Octavia Spencer got a standing ovation as she became one of just a half-dozen black actresses to have won an Oscar in the show’s history — and host Billy Crystal appeared in blackface. Read full article > >

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Oscars get plenty of post-show buzz, and decent ratings, too

The Oscars are over, but the fashion analysis has just begun. Some actresses — like Gwenyth Paltrow, Michelle Williams and Viola Davis — have landed firmly on the best-dressed list. For others, like Jessica Chastain and Angelina Jolie , the jury’s still out. Read full article > >

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Oscars red carpet Polyvore remix: Dressing down the best-dressed

The Oscars are over, but the fashion analysis has just begun. Some actresses — like Gwenyth Paltrow, Michelle Williams and Viola Davis — have landed firmly on the best-dressed list. For others, like Jessica Chastain and Angelina Jolie , the jury’s still out. Read full article > >

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Oscars red carpet Polyvore remix: Dressing down the best-dressed

LOS ANGELES — “I’m in the middle! I’m in the middle of the roooom!” Catherine O’Hara yells into her cellphone, across the sea of Chevy Chases and Sandra Bullocks and a guy who people keep thinking is Zachary Quinto but is not. “Right in the middle!” Read full article > >

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2012 Oscars: Navigating a sea of stars at Vanity Fair after party

Film snagged five Oscars.

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French Go Wild Over ‘Artist’ Win

(Our Oscars live blog starts at 5p.m. EST. Join us!) If you pay even a small bit of attention to Hollywood, you may be aware that the Oscars are this Sunday. What you may not know is when they begin. Or what time the red carpet coverage starts. Perhaps you’re dying to know whether Uggie from “The Artist” will be there. Check out a list of frequently asked questions you may have about the big show below. Read full article > >

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Oscars 2012: What time does the show start, and other FAQs

Wait, they haven’t given out the Oscars for last year’s films and we’re already talking about 2012? It’s hard to believe another movie season is upon us — and even harder, at a time when Hollywood seems more addicted than ever to sequels, prequels and reboots, that we might go to the multiplex and enjoy something genuinely original. The spring collection of films includes its share of adaptations of proven properties, but as anyone familiar with “Batman” or “The Green Lantern” knows, it’s all in the execution. Here are some opening dates to circle (and maybe one to cross off): Read full article > >

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Spring preview — Films: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

The Writers Guild of America announced its nominations for best original and adapted movie screenplays this afternoon, giving Oscar prognosticators a sense of the writing nominees that may wind up on Academy Award ballots later this month. Update: Actually, as Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter notes , many of the Oscar-eligible screenplays did not qualify for WGA consideration due to the Guild’s award guidelines. For example, films like “The Artist” and “Drive” are not eligible because they were not created by WGA members. So while some of the nominations below will likely dovetail with the Oscars, they may not be the best gauge of what will be recognized by the Academy. Read full article > >

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Writers Guild best screenplay nominations: ‘Bridesmaids,’ ‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ land nods

Darth Vader star James Earl Jones is handed an Oscar on the London stage, as he and Oprah Winfrey receive honorary Oscars.

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Billy Crystal is replacing Eddie Murphy as host of ABC’s Feb. 26 Academy Awards broadcast. The eight-time Oscars host was tapped Thursday to take over for Murphy by Brian Grazer — the movie mogul who was tapped a day earlier to produce the 2012 Oscarcast, replacing Brett Ratner. Yes, that is, in fact, a double accidental upgrade — in just 24 hours. Way to go, motion picture academy! Read full article > >

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Billy Crystal replaces Eddie Murphy as Oscars host

Billy Crystal is replacing Eddie Murphy as host of ABC’s Feb 26 Academy Awards broadcast. The eight-time Oscar host was tapped to take over for first-timer Eddie Murphy, by Brian Grazer, the movie mogul who was tapped to produce this year’s Oscarcast , replacing Brett Ratner. Yes, that is, in fact, a double accidental upgrade – in just 24 hours. Way to go motion picture academy! Read full article > >

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A mix of the morning’s entertainment headlines… Mariah Carey appeared Tuesday on “The Rosie Show” to reveal her post-baby weight loss and announce that she’s a new spokesperson for Jenny Craig (now just Jenny). Carey apparently dropped 70 pounds and demonstrated that the same way we all show off our post-pregnancy physiques: by sitting on a crescent moon and being lowered on to a talk show stage. ( People ) Read full article > >

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Mariah Carey reveals post-baby weight loss; Brett Ratner steps down from the Oscars