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Mar 30, 2009 1:59 AM CDT

Doctor Zhivago Composer Dies

Maurice Jarre worked with Hollywood legends

(Newser) - Maurice Jarre, the composer who wrote the Oscar-winning scores of Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and A Passage to India, has died of cancer at the age of 84. The Frenchman—who rose to fame after moving to Los Angeles in the '60s—worked with such film director legends as...

Dodging Olympics,
2010 Oscars Return to March

Mar 26, 2009 9:54 AM CDT

Dodging Olympics, 2010 Oscars Return to March

Awards will not compete with Olympics

(Newser) - Thanks to the Olympics, you’ll have some extra time to see the Best Picture nominees before the 2010 Oscar telecast, the Los Angeles Times reports. The awards ceremony will move to March 7 from late February to avoid competing with the Vancouver Games. “Why have two gigantic, spectacular...

Pre-Pregnancy
Scientology Diet
Saps Katie

Mar 2, 2009 2:33 PM CST

Pre-Pregnancy Scientology Diet Saps Katie

Actress on detox diet to help conceive second baby

(Newser) - Why did Katie Holmes really skip the Oscars? It wasn’t for work, the Mail reports, but because of a detox diet that left her drained. The diet, which consists of herbal drinks, is recommended by Scientology to aid conception—and Holmes and husband Tom Cruise are ready for a...

Slumdog Star 'Very' Sick

Mar 1, 2009 3:18 PM CST

Slumdog Star 'Very' Sick

Social worker worries about emotional effect of US tour

(Newser) - One of Slumdog Millionaire’s child stars is severely ill after returning to India from his whirlwind American tour, the Telegraph reports. Ten-year-old Azharuddin Ismail developed a temperature of 103 and started vomiting after arriving at his Mumbai slum home. His illness comes as critics slam the psychological effects of...

Young Slumdog Actor
Gets Beating From Father

Feb 27, 2009 1:42 PM CST

Young Slumdog Actor Gets Beating From Father

(Newser) - Angered that his son wouldn’t play to a crowd welcoming 10-year-old Slumdog Millionaire actor Azharuddin Mohammed back to Mumbai, the boy’s father administered a public beating today, the Sun reports. Azharuddin arrived home yesterday following the film’s Oscar triumph, and had the day off school; when he...

Slumdog Kids
Promised New Digs

Feb 25, 2009 1:40 AM CST

Slumdog Kids Promised New Digs

Indian government vows to upgrade housing for kids 'who have brought laurels' to nation

(Newser) - The two key child actors in Oscar-sweeping Slumdog Millionaire will receive new homes in Mumbai, compliments of the Indian government, Reuters reports. The children, who played the younger versions of the movie's main characters, "have brought laurels to the country, and we have been told that they live in...

Cut It Out, Mr. & Mrs. Smug

OPINION

Feb 24, 2009 2:04 PM CST

Cut It Out, Mr. & Mrs. Smug

(Newser) - Reached the end of your rope with the Brangelina hype? Danica Lo of the New York Post is right there with you: “Just because you are a rabid adopter, zealous breeder, star as benighted mothers in movies no one watches, and live in France,” Lo fumes, “you...

Slumdog's
Pinto Joins
Woody Flick

Feb 24, 2009 10:59 AM CST

Slumdog's Pinto Joins Woody Flick

Naomi Watts takes part in forthcoming Allen picture

(Newser) - Slumdog Millionaire’s leading lady is set to be Woody Allen’s next muse in his next project, Variety reports. Oscar sweetheart Freida Pinto will play an ingénue in the untitled picture, which will also feature Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, and Anthony Hopkins; it will be the first post-Slumdog...

Penn Pokes Fun
at Madonna's
Boy Toy

Feb 24, 2009 9:42 AM CST

Penn Pokes Fun at Madonna's Boy Toy

Actor also skips own post-Oscar bash

(Newser) - Madonna’s Oscar-winning ex-hubby couldn’t resist a dig at her 22-year-old current fling, the Sun reports: When the two met at a post-Oscars bash and the Material Girl congratulated Best Actor Sean Penn, he gestured at model Jesus Luz and said, “Another kid already?” And it wasn’t...

Slumdog Kids Hit Disneyland

Feb 24, 2009 9:22 AM CST

Slumdog Kids Hit Disneyland

Child actors celebrate win with Mickey

(Newser) - What better way to celebrate your Oscar win than by going to the Happiest Place on Earth? That’s where the child actors from Slumdog Millionaire headed the day after their film won Best Picture. For some, the whirlwind trip to California marked their first time on a plane—or...

Oscar Ratings
Rebound
From Record Low

Feb 24, 2009 5:03 AM CST

Oscar Ratings Rebound From Record Low

Viewing figures third-smallest recorded despite 13% surge

(Newser) - The ratings from this year's Academy Awards were up nearly 4 million from last year's record low, Broadcasting & Cable reports. At 36.3 million, however, the viewing audience was still the third-smallest recorded in the last 40 years. Audience numbers peaked around 10 pm, when Heath Ledger was awarded...

Jackman Wins
Viewers,
Splits Critics

Feb 23, 2009 3:02 PM CST

Jackman Wins Viewers, Splits Critics

(Newser) - Hugh Jackman’s turn hosting the Oscars reversed a dip in the award show’s sagging ratings, E! Online reports—even if some critics didn’t find much substance. Early Nielsen numbers had 33.6 million viewers for last night’s telecast, up 6% from last year’s Jon Stewart-hosted...

Stars, Photogs
Rip Red-Carpet
Restrictions

Feb 23, 2009 10:02 AM CST

Stars, Photogs Rip Red-Carpet Restrictions

Academy uses back entrance to boost ratings

(Newser) - Not everyone walked the red carpet at last night’s Oscars, and photographers were none too pleased, Variety reports. The Academy asked some stars to enter out of cameras’ reach, to keep fashion choices a secret until the telecast—in an attempt to boost ratings. Some celebs, including Jennifer Aniston...

Hef Wants Winslet in Playboy

Feb 23, 2009 9:07 AM CST

Hef Wants Winslet in Playboy

Actress won't go nude for films, but didn't mention magazines

(Newser) - Kate Winslet may not want to get naked onscreen anymore—but Hugh Hefner thinks the oft-nude actress would look great in print, the Sun reports. The Playboy magnate offered the actress, who recently swore off disrobing for future roles, a cover spot, complete with a nude spread inside the magazine....

Oscar Fashion
Hits, Flops

SLIDESHOW

Feb 23, 2009 9:00 AM CST

Oscar Fashion Hits, Flops

(Newser) - The red carpet was rolled out once again—who sashayed down it and who clunked her way along? Elizabeth Snead of the Los Angeles Times snarks and sings about this year's Oscar fashion, while Christopher Muther moans about the "battle of the bland" in the Boston Globe.

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Best and Worst of Oscar Night

Feb 23, 2009 7:12 AM CST

Best and Worst of Oscar Night

Funny and un-funny moments abound at ceremony

(Newser) - Oscar night was filled with highs and lows, from the predictably inspirational moments when Kate Winslet finally won and Heath Ledger’s family received his posthumous award, to the cheap shot of producers cutting to Angelina Jolie’s face during Jennifer Aniston’s presenter speech. More from the Los Angeles ...

Ledger Award
Triggers the Tears

Feb 23, 2009 4:40 AM CST

Ledger Award Triggers the Tears

Kline: He left 'original and enduring legacy'

(Newser) - The most emotional moments at last night's Oscars occurred when Heath Ledger's parents and sister accepted his posthumous award for best supporting actor. Ledger's family said the honor for the actor's portrayal of the Joker—which Kevin Kline hailed as "menacing, mercurial, droll and diabolical"—will be held...

Slumdog Wins Best Picture

oscar roundup

Feb 22, 2009 11:03 PM CST

Slumdog Wins Best Picture

Penn, Winslet win for lead roles; Boyle wins Director

(Newser) - In a fast-moving Oscar ceremony tonight, Slumdog Millionaire led the pack with eight awards including best picture and best directing, the Los Angeles Times reports. Sean Penn beat out Mickey Rourke for best actor in the evening's major upset, and Kate Winslet scored gold for her controversial turn in The ...

Oscar Rolls Out Red Carpet

slideshow

Feb 22, 2009 6:47 PM CST

Oscar Rolls Out Red Carpet

(Newser) - Miley Cyrus was one of the first to arrive with her mom, in a flower-petaled Zuhair Murad gown. Mickey Rourke showed in a Jean Paul Gautier tux, accessorized with a photo of Loki, the love-of-his-life dog who died last week. For other highlights from the Oscar red carpet click "...

Can Jackman
Save Oscar?

Feb 22, 2009 1:33 PM CST

Can Jackman Save Oscar?

He can sing, he can dance, he can act: will that be enough?

(Newser) - Hugh Jackman has a big weight on his shoulders tonight: carrying an Academy Awards show that cynics are sure is doomed to be ignored by the public and the acting community alike. But producers remain excited that the singing, dancing, not-just-an-action star will lure viewers, and Jackman tells the...