For every role that can be considered “Oscar bait,” there are the roles that are completely out of the norm for the Academy Awards. The actors on our list all gave performances that have transcended Oscars and are more well-known for their contributions to pop culture.
The Academy Awards take place this weekend. It’s Hollywood’s biggest night and it might be yours, too, if you go to a good Oscars party. If you do wrangle an invite, make sure to avoid any of the following people, who typically show up at an Oscars bash.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marriages
With the 2012 Oscars set to be awarded later this month, it’s way too early to think about next year’s ceremony. Or is it?
The 2012 Grammys Awards are over, and we have the winners! Even before the televised show began, the Recording Academy was busy announcing 2012 Grammy award winners in several categories. In the live pre-telecast ceremony, approximately 70 out of the 78 winners were announced before the show itself.
January 26, 2012 Can you guess the celebrity in this yearbook photo? She graduated from Yale School of Drama and her first featured film in the 70s was "Julia."
January 24, 2012 Hollywood is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for the 84th Academy Awards. The live event takes place on Sunday, February 26th at 7pm and will be broadcast on ABC12. This morning at 8:30, the announcement came down revealing this year's nominees.
Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" picked up the most nominations totaling 11, while silent film "The Artist" racked up 10 nominations. "Moneyball" and "War Horse" each picked up six, as "The Descendants" and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" both scored five. Get the full list of nominees for the 84th Academy Awards after the jump.
January 16, 2012
Can you guess who this actor is? Hint: He was born in Kentucky and played a handy man in "The Facts of Life."
Good news for fans of unforgettable Oscar moments: Elton John and Lady Gaga‘s duet ‘Hello, Hello,’ featured in the soundtrack to this year’s animated hit ‘Gnomeo & Juliet,’ is in the running for Best Song.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alyssa Milano
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom ‘Who’s the Boss?,’ an eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on the series ‘Charmed,’ being a series regular on the original ‘Melrose Place,’ and writing a regular baseball blog on Major League Baseball’s website
July 7, 2011 The festival continues on Lake Fenton this weekend. It began over the 4th of July weekend and continues through July 23rd. The festival, hosted by the Lake Fenton Property Owners, has lighted houses and yards spread around the lake. This year the theme is "Academy Awards/Oscars."
May 24, 2011 Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment jointly announced today that James Cameron’s “TITANIC” will be re-released worldwide on April 6, 2012.
The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th), will present the film in 3D for the first time ever.
