Live Oscar Blog on The Slice with Mona Austin
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Some things in trendsetting Hollywood never get old and "Old Hollywood" glamour is one of them. The color of glamour tonight is Black and White at the Oscars. We found Glamazons who honored the fashion code of high fashion and flair from the golden days of Hollywood.
For her first time covering the red carpet, Kelly Roland is setting the right tone in a gorgeous strapless number (white at the top, black at the bottom.) We are looking for ladies with style that rules the red carpet. She and Kristin Chenoweth (pictured above) are definitely contenders for our best dressed title.
UPDATED: And the winner of our Best Dressed is Kristin Chenoweth.
Jennifer Lawrence
At 8:47 after a prolonged music opener Seth McFarlane asked us to be his guests. The tone captured the razzle dazzle of Hollywood glamour, with Sinatra styled singing and Fred Astaire and Ginger rogers styled dancing a la Cherize Theron and Channing Tatum. They were "Dancing with the Stars" good.
Octavia Spencer, presents the award for actor in a supporting role. The first award of the evening goes to Christoph Waltz for "Django Unchained." Director Clinton Terrintino had a look of glee and sheer amazement on his face in the audience. You called the mountain because you are not afraid of it," borrowing hiss character's words, her ended his speech complimenting the Director.
8:57 - the Oscar for Best Animation goes to John Khars for "Paper Man."
"Brave" wins for Best Animated feature.
Reese Witherspoon introduces monage of Best picture nominations for three.
9:07 - "Life of Pi" wins for Best Cinematography.
"Anna Karenina" wins for Best Costume Design.
Les Miserable" wins for Lisa Westcott for Best Make-up and Styling.
9:20 - A stunning Halle Berry introduces the special segment honoring five decades of James Bond Movies.
Dame Shirley Bassey sings the theme to most famous Bond theme, "Goldfinger." She received a standing ovation rightfully as she owned the song that she originally recorded in 1964.
Adele is on deck to sing "Skyfall" from the latest 007 installation in the franchise.
9:33 - They were husband and wife in "Django" and tonight they are presenting together. Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx present the award Best Actor for Live Action Short film. Shawn Christenson wins.
9:51 - "Amore" wins for Foreign Short.
9:53 - "John Travolta" introduced a special segment for movie musicals.
10:12 - "Les Miserable" wins for sound mixing.
10:15 - "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Sky Fall" tie for Best Sound Editing.
Seth MacFarlane introduces the Fmaily Von Trapp twice. A Britsh police emerges and says they are gone. This must be from a movie and was clearly intended to be funny. . .
10:25 - Anne Hathaway wins for Best Supporting Actress beating our the legendary Sally Field. She finished her speech before they started playing the "wrap-up warning" music, the theme from "Jaws."
Sandra Bullock presented the award to Willaim Goldenberg for Best Editing for "Argo."
10:38 - Best Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence introduces "Adele," who sings "Skyfall" lie for the first time anywhere. Earlier Seth McFarlane joked that she would "scream" at the audience, a jab at her singing style. On the contrary, the British star kept it smooth and steady. She did seem to have a hiccup in the song at one point. Adele's effort was nowhere near on the level of the Dame who sang the original bond theme. However, fashion wise Adele did redeem herself from the unflattering dress she wore at the Grammys. She whore a fitted black dress that was encrusted with sparkles.
10:43 - Nicole Kidman introduces the montage for the next several Best Picture nominees.
The awards for Best Production Design and Set Decorations went to "Lincoln". . .finally.
Seth MacFarlane said we don't understand a word Selma Hyek says but it does not matter because of her beauty. She introduced the Governor's Award and the Humanitarian Award.
What Seth MacFarlane said in his intro to the In Memoriam segment was sad, but true. He said we could do a whole show on this segment. Barbara Streisand did a fitting tribute to Marvin Hamlisch singing his composition that helped make her famous, "Memories, The Way We Were."
11:11 -"Life of Pi" wins for Best Original Score. These two categories were presented by cast members from "Chicago": Richard gear, Queen Latifah, and Katherine Zeta Jones.
Norah Jones has not been seen in an ward show setting in a while. She is performing a big band jazz styled song.
The Best Original Song ward went to Adele Adkins for "Skyfall."
11:24 - Cherlize Theron and Dustin Hoffman presented an Oscar to Chris Terrio for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Argo."
Quentin Terrentino wins for Best Original Screenplay for "Django Unchained" out of eight other films. "I love the competition," he said. "This will be the writer's year. Peace out."
11:35 -The Best Director achievement was presented by Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas. Ang Lee wins a second Oscar for "Life of Pi." "Thank you move God," he said.
We a re pulling for Quevenzhane Wallis for Best Actor.
11:43 - Jennifer Lawrence wins the Oscar for Best Actress.
Meryl Streep presented the Best Male Actor Oscar to Daniel Day Lewis. He is the first actor to win 3 Academy Awards in the lead actor category.
11:52 - Jack Nicholson presented the Best Picture nomination with First Lady Michelle Obama via satellite. In The biggest surprise of the night, from the White House she spoke about children engaging in he arts and then gave the floor back to Jack to the First Lady. The award is traditionally presented by an individual. First Lady Obama the nominees. He volleyed back to the White House and First Lady Obama announced, "And the Oscar goes to Argo," she said. the star and Director Ben Affleck acknowledged his "partner in crime" George Clooney and said he was lucky to have him. He said he never thought he would be back here. He rambled, noticeably nervous.
But that's not all folks. . .As the credits rolled Kristin Chenoweth and Seth MacFarlane sang "Here's to the losers. Bless them all" in a first time finale performance.
Seth MacFarlane was too edgey for the Oscars at times, but her was able to pull off Oscar charm with singing and dancing. His jokes about Lincoln and Rihanna and Chris Brown and violence, the jab at Adele's weight were in poor taste. His jokes were more hurtful than funny, all of which he told looking like a "gentleman." He was best as "Ted," form his own movie which he joked was in the "Red Box" at grocery stores.
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KRISTIN CHENOWETH IS THE BEST DRESSED IN "OLD HOLLYWOOD"
AT THE OSCARS
Some things in trendsetting Hollywood never get old and "Old Hollywood" glamour is one of them. The color of glamour tonight is Black and White at the Oscars. We found Glamazons who honored the fashion code of high fashion and flair from the golden days of Hollywood.For her first time covering the red carpet, Kelly Roland is setting the right tone in a gorgeous strapless number (white at the top, black at the bottom.) We are looking for ladies with style that rules the red carpet. She and Kristin Chenoweth (pictured above) are definitely contenders for our best dressed title.
UPDATED: And the winner of our Best Dressed is Kristin Chenoweth.
Chenoweth was "gone with the wind fabulous."
Red carpet hosting buddies Kristin Chenoweth and Kelly Roland.
We think no other colors dazzle on the red carpet like black, white or the classic combination of the two, so we created the "OLD HOLLYWOOD" category in honor of red car pet arrivals who tipped their style to "Old Hollywood" glam! But then, there were a few ladies that were stunning regardless of their dress color, so we couldn't ignore them. All photos listed are honorable mentions in no particular order.
RED CARPET WATCH: Kristin Chenoweth is drenched in a galaxy of layered black and heavy sparkles. She'll close the show tonight with host Seth McFarland.
THE SLICE'S TOP TEN BEST DRESSED
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Kelly Osbourne
Julianna Rancic
Kelly Osborne and Jennifer Hudson also opted for classic black and sparkles.
Of course for Kelly, her hair always makes a statement. This time it says, "I'm lavender and relaxed." She's wearing a side part with the hair slicked down to her head, being held together with a black hair pin. She could have done a prettier hair pin.
We're seeing a balance of up dos and soft, flowy curls/waves when it comes to hair styles.
I was going to say it don't mean a thing it it ain't got the bling at the Oscars, but then I saw Zoe Saldanda! Her corsetted dress designed by French designer Lexi Mavel (she's in Neil Lang jewelry), has as much drama at the top as at the bottom with alternating layers of black and cream fanning the bottom of her dress. She said she stuffed herself on the night before the Oscars (no one could tell), but generally stays looking good by getting rest and hydration.
Zoe Saldana
Cherlize Theron
Amy Adams
Halle Berry
Jessica Chastain
Octavia Spencer, presents the award for actor in a supporting role. The first award of the evening goes to Christoph Waltz for "Django Unchained." Director Clinton Terrintino had a look of glee and sheer amazement on his face in the audience. You called the mountain because you are not afraid of it," borrowing hiss character's words, her ended his speech complimenting the Director.
8:57 - the Oscar for Best Animation goes to John Khars for "Paper Man."
"Brave" wins for Best Animated feature.
Reese Witherspoon introduces monage of Best picture nominations for three.
9:07 - "Life of Pi" wins for Best Cinematography.
"Anna Karenina" wins for Best Costume Design.
Les Miserable" wins for Lisa Westcott for Best Make-up and Styling.
9:20 - A stunning Halle Berry introduces the special segment honoring five decades of James Bond Movies.
Dame Shirley Bassey sings the theme to most famous Bond theme, "Goldfinger." She received a standing ovation rightfully as she owned the song that she originally recorded in 1964.
Adele is on deck to sing "Skyfall" from the latest 007 installation in the franchise.
9:33 - They were husband and wife in "Django" and tonight they are presenting together. Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx present the award Best Actor for Live Action Short film. Shawn Christenson wins.
9:51 - "Amore" wins for Foreign Short.
9:53 - "John Travolta" introduced a special segment for movie musicals.
10:12 - "Les Miserable" wins for sound mixing.
10:15 - "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Sky Fall" tie for Best Sound Editing.
Seth MacFarlane introduces the Fmaily Von Trapp twice. A Britsh police emerges and says they are gone. This must be from a movie and was clearly intended to be funny. . .
10:25 - Anne Hathaway wins for Best Supporting Actress beating our the legendary Sally Field. She finished her speech before they started playing the "wrap-up warning" music, the theme from "Jaws."
Sandra Bullock presented the award to Willaim Goldenberg for Best Editing for "Argo."
10:38 - Best Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence introduces "Adele," who sings "Skyfall" lie for the first time anywhere. Earlier Seth McFarlane joked that she would "scream" at the audience, a jab at her singing style. On the contrary, the British star kept it smooth and steady. She did seem to have a hiccup in the song at one point. Adele's effort was nowhere near on the level of the Dame who sang the original bond theme. However, fashion wise Adele did redeem herself from the unflattering dress she wore at the Grammys. She whore a fitted black dress that was encrusted with sparkles.
10:43 - Nicole Kidman introduces the montage for the next several Best Picture nominees.
The awards for Best Production Design and Set Decorations went to "Lincoln". . .finally.
Seth MacFarlane said we don't understand a word Selma Hyek says but it does not matter because of her beauty. She introduced the Governor's Award and the Humanitarian Award.
What Seth MacFarlane said in his intro to the In Memoriam segment was sad, but true. He said we could do a whole show on this segment. Barbara Streisand did a fitting tribute to Marvin Hamlisch singing his composition that helped make her famous, "Memories, The Way We Were."
11:11 -"Life of Pi" wins for Best Original Score. These two categories were presented by cast members from "Chicago": Richard gear, Queen Latifah, and Katherine Zeta Jones.
Norah Jones has not been seen in an ward show setting in a while. She is performing a big band jazz styled song.
The Best Original Song ward went to Adele Adkins for "Skyfall."
11:24 - Cherlize Theron and Dustin Hoffman presented an Oscar to Chris Terrio for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Argo."
Quentin Terrentino wins for Best Original Screenplay for "Django Unchained" out of eight other films. "I love the competition," he said. "This will be the writer's year. Peace out."
11:35 -The Best Director achievement was presented by Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas. Ang Lee wins a second Oscar for "Life of Pi." "Thank you move God," he said.
We a re pulling for Quevenzhane Wallis for Best Actor.
11:43 - Jennifer Lawrence wins the Oscar for Best Actress.
Meryl Streep presented the Best Male Actor Oscar to Daniel Day Lewis. He is the first actor to win 3 Academy Awards in the lead actor category.
11:52 - Jack Nicholson presented the Best Picture nomination with First Lady Michelle Obama via satellite. In The biggest surprise of the night, from the White House she spoke about children engaging in he arts and then gave the floor back to Jack to the First Lady. The award is traditionally presented by an individual. First Lady Obama the nominees. He volleyed back to the White House and First Lady Obama announced, "And the Oscar goes to Argo," she said. the star and Director Ben Affleck acknowledged his "partner in crime" George Clooney and said he was lucky to have him. He said he never thought he would be back here. He rambled, noticeably nervous.
But that's not all folks. . .As the credits rolled Kristin Chenoweth and Seth MacFarlane sang "Here's to the losers. Bless them all" in a first time finale performance.
Seth MacFarlane was too edgey for the Oscars at times, but her was able to pull off Oscar charm with singing and dancing. His jokes about Lincoln and Rihanna and Chris Brown and violence, the jab at Adele's weight were in poor taste. His jokes were more hurtful than funny, all of which he told looking like a "gentleman." He was best as "Ted," form his own movie which he joked was in the "Red Box" at grocery stores.
