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“84th Academy Awards” – From Red Carpet to “Oscar” Winners

Tweet During an interview with Robert Loggia 10-plus years ago, he admitted to me that the great actor, Luther Adler once gave him a sacred piece of acting advice: “Come on Kid, we’re going to turn sh—t into lemonade.” That’s … Continue reading

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Chef Wolfgang Puck Serves Up Hot Dishes for Hungry ‘Oscar’ Winners…and Needy Los Angelinos at This Year’s Governors Ball

Tweet   The stars will be dining extravagantly  at the Academy Awards Governors Ball, the posh after party of the Oscars. We got a taste of what Hollywood elite will be munching on once the final award is given out … Continue reading

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“Oscar” Transformation Underway at the Kodak Theatre

Tweet   Last Friday (February 17th), there was not much, other than a few bleachers, up at the Kodak Theatre in prep for Sunday’s Academy Awards. By Wednesday (February 22nd), the area had changed dramatically.   Crews were pounding away, … Continue reading

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Street Closures Begin for 2012 ‘Academy Awards’ Week

Tweet   A quick reminder that it’s that time of year again. The street closures begin tomorrow in Hollywood so production can set the stage for the 84th Academy Awards (Sunday, February 26th, ABC). Sure it’s a bit of an … Continue reading

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Brad Pitt – Putting His Riches and Celebrity to Good Use

Tweet Giving back can be this year’s cause celeb for some superstars, but for Brad Pitt, it’s a fervent lifetime commitment. The Oscar-nominated actor took time out at the Academy’s Nominees’ Luncheon Monday to explain why he’s so passionate about … Continue reading

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Debbie Allen – An “Academy Award” Show Veteran Weighs in on Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal

Tweet   The dust has settled and we know who’ll be producing and hosting the 84th Academy Awards. We already reported that prolific producer Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal are replacing Producer Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy for this year’s … Continue reading

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Billy Crystal Back as Host of the “84th Academy Awards”

Tweet When the going gets tough, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences goes back to the proven well. I just spoke with an Academy spokesperson and while a statement has yet to be released, she did confirm that … Continue reading

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Brian Grazer to Produce the “84th Academy Awards”

Tweet Just five hours after announcing Eddie Murphy stepped down as host of the Academy Awards and a day after Producer Brett Ratner resigned amid controversy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Brian Grazer as this … Continue reading

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