Oscars 2013: Best & worst moments

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Dress by 'sparkly' and handbag by 'puppy'The magic of Dustin HoffmanWhat's in the box?Makes David Letterman's Uma-Oprah-Uma routine look like a classicA poignant moment gets swallowed by the sharkNo BondsThe Affleck vs. MacFarlane feud begins hereThe Capitol Records safehouseCrowe crowsNever work with dogs, kids or CGI bearsA good night for long, blond hairNever too late to invest in black candles and robesAdele rules another awards showBe careful, Kristen StewartIt's never a bad time to honor 'Chicago'Hollywood neighborsFirst Lady and Captain KirkWipes out ... and winsBen gets choked up

Anyone wondering why there were so many tributes to "Chicago" in the Oscar ceremony need look no further than the end credits of the telecast, which featured the names of producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who also produced, you guessed it, "Chicago."

It's never a bad time to honor 'Chicago'

( Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / February 24, 2013 )

Anyone wondering why there were so many tributes to "Chicago" in the Oscar ceremony need look no further than the end credits of the telecast, which featured the names of producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who also produced, you guessed it, "Chicago."

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