OSCARS

Hollywood's biggest night of the year, Oscars 2012, is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than with an Oscars party? Here are some party menu ideas, courtesy of Moet & Chandon and the Cooking Channel's Aida Mollenkamp.

The Help, the wildly successful film about African-American house maids during the civil rights movement, took home three major awards at the NAACP Image Awards Feb. 17.

The feel-good Civil Rights drama is almost sure to pick up an acting trophy, but a Best Picture Oscar is a long shot

Will this tearjerker bring home the Best Picture Oscar this year?

Only two Best Original Song nominees were chosen for this year's Oscar ballot and one of them concerns Muppets. Though a slew of potential award candidates were expected to receive recognition, only 'Man or a Muppet' and 'Real in Rio' from the animated hit Rio were honored with nominations.

It's almost time for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, and Oscar buzz for big categories like Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress, and Best Director are in full swing. But when are the 2012 Oscars? What time does the ceremony start, and what channel will the awards show be on? Find out everything you need to know, and vote for your Oscar 2012 picks here.

The Oscars 2012 Best Actress category is stacked with talented leading ladies, and bets are already being placed about who will take home a golden statue this year.

Vote for the Oscars 2012 Best Picture in this fun pre-Academy Awards poll.

PBS documentary Clinton has put America's focus back on the Monica Lewinsky scandal that almost ruined the Clinton presidency. But what new details does the documentary really offer us? From how many other women were in Clinton's life to where Lewinsky is now, here's everything you need to know about the PBS documentary.

Oscars 2012 apps allow you to watch on iPhone, Android, iPad and other mobile devices via free mobile live streams, and also to view photos and commentary and to participate via social media.

On Saturday, day three of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, Rafael Cennamo presented his Fall 2012 collection of elegant evening wear, catering to a strong woman who is not just glamorous but also aggressive, according to the designer, with sharp metallics, midnight blues and hues of black and gray.

If Daniel Radcliffe boasted the magical powers of his fictional Harry Potter character, he would probably turn the members of the Academy into toads.

Hugo has scored well with reviews all season, but is it enough for Best Picture?

The 84th annual Academy Awards will be handed out on Feb. 26.

Jennifer Lopez now has a job presenting at the Oscars to go with her People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People honor.

The Tim Tebow phenomenon doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon -- at least not with the latest story that he was in Las Vegas at the same time as the Adult Entertainment Expo.

At Sunday night's 2012 SAG Awards, Hollywood's finest actors took some time to celebrate each other. Big winners of the night included Modern Family and The Help. Actresses Sofia Vergara and Viola Davis won on the red carpet, too, both dressed in breathtaking Marchesa.

Movie fans don't need to wait until the red carpet is rolled out to get in on the excitement of this year's Academy Awards.

The Artist director Michel Hazanavicius was named the year's best feature film director by the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, further positioning the silent movie-era romance as a frontrunner for Oscars.

Fashionistas around the world are chomping at the bit to learn which Hollywood leading lady will wear what designer as the countdown to the 2012 Oscar Awards ticks closer. Here are some predictions for what Hollywood's top 10 leading ladies might wear this year, based off Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week designs.

The famous canine is ready for life by the pool, his trainer says.