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

Not everything in the Oscar ceremony was an uncomfortable mess. Adele brought the charm and power she's displayed so many times at the Grammys to the Oscars and owned the room for her performance of the nominated song "Skyfall."

Adele rules another awards show

( Christopher Polk / Getty Images / February 24, 2013 )

Not everything in the Oscar ceremony was an uncomfortable mess. Adele brought the charm and power she's displayed so many times at the Grammys to the Oscars and owned the room for her performance of the nominated song "Skyfall."

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