Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz walked away with awards for acting while Slumdog Millionaire claimed 8 statuettes, including Best Picture.
Heath Ledger was given an overwhelming 1-to-14 shot at winning Best Supporting Actor posthumously—and that's just what happened. If he was honored partly out of sympathy, he wouldn't be the first.
The young stars of Slumdog Millionaire told Ryan Seacrest rumors of their courtship are false, even as Freida Pinto's ex-fiance told a British tabloid that Dev Patel is partly to blame for the breakup of their engagement.
Insidious rumors about the top films are a staple of awards season, and this year was no different—except that no one walked away with dirty hands. By Kim Masters.
Before he earned an Oscar nod, Mickey Rourke talked to The Daily Beast about the performance of his career, his empty bank account, and how he cut himself to play The Wrestler.
Snarky "Worst Dressed" lists have ruined red-carpet fashion, driving starlets to bland couture. But some of the those so-called worst gowns deserve a fresh new look. By Dale Hrabi.
Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz walked away with awards for acting while Slumdog Millionaire claimed 8 statuettes, including Best Picture.
A Cleaner, Friendlier Oscar Smear
Insidious rumors about the top films are a staple of awards season, and this year is no different—except that no one is walking away with dirty hands. By Kim Masters.
Snarky "Worst Dressed" lists have ruined red carpet fashion, driving image-conscious starlets to bland, forgettable couture. But some of the those so-called worst gowns deserve a fresh new look. By Dale Hrabi.
Before Slumdog Millionaire landed 8 Oscars, The Daily Beast's Tom Tapp talked to director Danny Boyle about Indian censorship, police corruption, and how difficult it is to film a kissing scene on the streets of Mumbai.
The Daily Beast's columnists and contributors weigh in on the over-the-top musical numbers to the red carpet's improv acts, there's plenty of debate about whether last night's Oscars marked a turn-around for the flagging awards show.
An exclusive interview with Bernhard Schlink, author of the celebrated novel The Reader, about Hollywood's controversial new take on his book, verboten love, and why Kate Winslet makes a convincing war criminal.
Is it too late to take back a few envelopes (Angelina)? Or sneak an extra one in (Dev Patel)? Or ask middle-aged Benjamin Button to be my date? By Jessi Klein.
In one of last night's few surprises (just ask Nate Silver), Sean Penn, showing some humor but delivering the inspiring/annoying political stuff as well, wins Best Actor.
Slumdog Steamrolls Oscars
Patel and Pinto Say They're Not Dating
Oscar Dress Hits and Misses
Slumdog Star's Ex-Fiancé Tells All
Hugh Jackman Promises Sexier Awards Show
Frost/Nixon brings America's least-loved president back to life--but how well did Frank Langella capture Nixon's tormented character? And how closely does the movie catch the true likeness of those involved and what went on?
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