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Academy Awards: Live coverage!

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:13:55 PST

The 84th Academy Awards are now underway in Hollywood.

Photos: Academy Award winners

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:05:33 PST

Here's a look at the stars, on- and off-camera, who took home the Oscar statue.

Here's a look at the stars, on- and off-camera, who took home the Oscar statue.

Photos: Oscars red carpet

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:01:58 PST

This year's Oscar hopefuls hit the red carpet in Hollywood for the 84th Academy Awards.

Photos: Quotes from the stars on Oscar night

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:34:03 PST

George Clooney, Colin Firth and more from the 84th Academy Awards.

George Clooney, Colin Firth and more from the 84th Academy Awards.

Oscars 2012: Octavia Spencer wins for supporting actress

By Emily Christianson — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:19:48 PST

Octavia Spencer was named best supporting actress at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday. Spencer won for her role in "The Help."

Octavia Spencer was named best supporting actress at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday. Spencer won for her role in "The Help."

Oscars 2012: Live coverage of awards that make or break your ballot

By Scott Sandell — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:56:32 PST

As the Oscars unfold in Hollywood starting at 5:30 p.m. Pacific, check back for live updates of the winners in eight categories: art direction, cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup, so

As the Oscars unfold in Hollywood starting at 5:30 p.m. Pacific, check back for live updates of the winners in eight categories: art direction, cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup, sound editing, sound mixing and visual effects.

Oscars arrive; losers can buy one later

By Rebecca Keegan and Bob Poole — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:18:19 PST

Oscar traveled incognito on his big day.

Oscars 2012: Christopher Hitchens honored by Vanity Fair

By Matt Donnelly — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:11:33 PST

Writer Christopher Hitchens, who died in December, will get a fitting tribute from Vanity Fair, where he was a contributing editor, at the magazine's star-studded Oscars party.

Writer Christopher Hitchens, who died in December, will get a fitting tribute from Vanity Fair, where he was a contributing editor, at the magazine's star-studded Oscars party.

Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Dictator' targets Ryan Seacrest

By Christie D'Zurilla and Blake Hennon — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:40:24 PST

Sacha Baron Cohen's Adm. Gen. Shabazz Aladeen not only made his way onto the Oscars red carpet Sunday, he made his way over to Ryan Seacrest and showered him with the "ashes" of the late North Korean

Sacha Baron Cohen's Adm. Gen. Shabazz Aladeen not only made his way onto the Oscars red carpet Sunday, he made his way over to Ryan Seacrest and showered him with the "ashes" of the late North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il.

Billy Crystal opens Oscars show with a splash

By Susan King and Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:02:12 PST

The actor-comedian is back hosting the Oscars for the ninth time.