Academy Awards

March 05, 2013 Celebrity Highlights

“Extra’s” AJ Calloway caught up with parents-to-be Hilaria and Alec Baldwin on Monday at the 28th Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards, benefiting the Guild Hall of East Hampton.

Alec Baldwin on Seth MacFarlane and Hosting the Oscars
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Alec and Hilaria talked about whether they think they are having a boy or girl, and the former Oscars host gave his take on Seth MacFarlane’s recent performance.
March 04, 2013 As Seen On Extra

“Extra’s” Mario Lopez sat down with actress Halle Berry, who opened up about the Oscars, life with daughter Nahla, and her new thriller, “The Call.”

In the film, Berry plays a 911 operator desperately trying to save a kidnap victim, played by Abigail Breslin.

Halle Berry on ‘The Call’ and Oscars
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The actress said that to prepare for the role, she trained with 911 operators and listened to live calls. She also did her own stunts, and even ended up in the emergency room. Halle explained, “I get hurt in almost every movie. I always want to do my own stunts. I got a little hurt, but that’s okay.”
March 01, 2013 Academy Awards

Tina Fey and Seth MacFarlane don’t want to host the 2014 Oscars, but Jimmy Kimmel might be up for the task. So far, sources say he’s the top candidate going into the next award season.
 

Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2014 Oscars?
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An insider told the New York Post, “Jimmy is favored to host the Oscars next year; ABC has been pushing him for the role.” The Academy, however, isn’t ready to choose a host just yet. “It is way too early,” a source explained.
February 27, 2013 Academy Awards

Many hopes have been crushed with news that Tina Fey has no intention of ever hosting the Academy Awards.
 
Fey and good pal Amy Poehler earned rave reviews for their joint hosting gig at this year’s Golden Globes, and at the 2013 Oscars, William Shatner did a bit with host Seth MacFarlane, in which Shatner told MacFarlane, "Why couldn't they get Tina and Amy to host?"

Sorry, Folks, Tina Fey Says ‘No Way’ She’ll Ever Host the Oscars
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Speaking to The Huffington Post, Fey joked that "it's an honor to be 'Shatnered'" but added that she has no intention of following in MacFarlane's footsteps. The “Family Guy” creator was widely panned for his hosting gig and tweeted on Tuesday that there is "no way" he'll ever do it again.
February 26, 2013 Academy Awards

Actress Charlize Theron was a fashion favorite at the Oscars on Sunday, but it was her heroic efforts backstage while helping a security guard that really made her stand out.

Oscars 2013: Charlize Theron Helped Guard Suffering from Seizure
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According to E! News, Theron rushed to the aid of an Oscar staff member suffering from a seizure backstage before the show began… all while dressed to the nines!
February 25, 2013 Academy Awards
Kendal Ascher, VP Marketing for La Mer Spa and Products, shares a few celebrity beauty secrets with "Extra" as they prepped for the 2013 Oscars.

Take a look!



For more information, visit the La Mer website!
February 25, 2013 Mario vs. Maria
“Extra’s” Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos continued their February Face-Off race -- this time to see who flubbed the most at the 2013 Oscars.

See who won!

February 25, 2013 Academy Awards
“Extra’s” Mario Lopez chatted with all the stars on the Oscars 2013 red carpet… watch all the interviews!

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