Common Didn't High-Five Oprah at the Oscars

Common dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday with his shiny new Oscar to talk about his big night at the Academy Awards last weekend. The rapper, along with singer John Legend, won the best original song award for "Glory," which was featured in the movie Selma; the duo also took the stage to perform the hit, resulting in one of the most moving moments of the night. During his chat with Jimmy, Common revealed the inspiring message Jay Z gave him at the Vanity Fair afterparty and touched on a hilarious encounter he had with Oprah after his and John Legend's
"real names" were announced — in a moment that was caught on camera, it
seemed as though Oprah held up her hand to high-five Common and the
rapper rejected her, moving on to hug Selma's David Oyelowo
instead. Common insisted that it was an accident and that he spoke to
Oprah the following day, saying, "I wasn't trying to play her out like
that." Watch the interview above now, and check out the funny high-five
moment below.

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Fox News bashes Patricia Arquette's Oscars speech

Actress Patricia Arquette set the political tone at this year's Oscars by calling for wage equality between men and women—the response was loud both in the room and on social media.

While many in the audience, and Meryl Streep in particular, loved the speech, Fox News contributor Stacey Dash said Arquette's comments left her "appalled."

“To
every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this
nation, we have fought for everybody else’s equal rights,” Arquette
said. “It’s our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal
rights for women in the United States of America.”

"I
was appalled," Dash said on Fox News this morning. "I could not believe
it. First of all, Patricia Arquette needs to do her history. In 1963,
Kennedy passed an equal-pay law. It's still in effect. I didn't get the
memo that I didn't have any rights.""I
agree with Mr. Trump," Dash continued. "I miss the glamour, the
elegance, the class, the majesty of the Oscars. I'm an actress, I've
dreamed about it my whole life, and it just seems to be going away." H/T ThinkProgress | Screengrab via ABC

The Oscars 2015 Best-Dressed List Is Full Of Stars Who Took Our Breath Away

If there is ever a time to really go for it, it's at the Oscars. The
most glamorous night of the year is the perfect opportunity for
Hollywood to show us what they're made of and this year we were far from
disappointed.

Stars like Reese Witherspoon and Lupita Nyong'o stepped out in gorgeous white gowns, while Rosamund Pike and Dakota Johnson stole the spotlight in head-turning red.

Check out the best-dressed celebs at the Academy Awards and let us know if you agree with our picks!

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  Rosamund Pike in Givenchy
  

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  One word: Showstopper. We literally fell out of our seats when
  the "Gone Girl" actress stepped onto the red carpet in this ravishing
  red gown. From the curve-hugging design to Ms. Pike's sophisticated hair
  and makeup -- she's flawless from head to toe. And again...didn't she
  just have a baby? Wow.
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  Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein
  

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  The white hue against Lupita's flawless skin is absolutely
  stunning. Couple that with the fact the gown is dripping in pearls and
  there is no denying the actress' spot on the best-dressed list.
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  Naomi Watts in Armani Privé
  

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  Watts' graphic gown is a refreshing change on the red carpet. The
  cut-outs and delicate straps help to make this dress Oscars appropriate
  and don't even get us started on her amazing lob.
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  Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent
  

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  This dark and mysterious look isn't what we'd expect on the Oscar
  red carpet, but we love it on Margot. The gown's ease is the perfect
  juxtaposition to the actress' severe side part and bold lip.
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  Kerry Washington in Miu Miu
  

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  Kerry knows what words for her, which is why she can always count
  on Miu Miu to give her a winning look. The strapless, peplum bodice
  accentuates her fabulous figure and the cream-hue is awesome against her
  skin.
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  Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford
  

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  Witherspoon may not have had the most glitzy or glamorous look of
  the evening, but it was certainly one of the most elegant. Opting to
  wear a perfectly fitted gown in a classic color combination, the actress
  proved that sometimes less really is more.
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  Sienna Miller in Oscar de la Renta
  

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  Black and navy is one of our favorite color combinations and
  Sienna confirmed that once again. The simple design reflects the star's
  signature style, but also provides enough glamour for Hollywood's
  biggest night.
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  Emma Stone in Elie Saab
  

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  We had no idea that chartreuse looked so incredible on redheads,
  but apparently it does. Stone balanced out her long-sleeve dress with a
  high-slit and sheer detailing on the arms. Though we love the bright
  hue, what really sealed the deal for us was her bold lipstick.
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  Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent
  

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  Even though Johnson wasn't nominated, she just about stole the
  show in this red, one-shouldered dress. Though it is simple in nature,
  the jeweled detail adds just the right amount of sparkle.

The Oscars 2015 Best-Dressed List Is Full Of Stars Who Took Our Breath Away

Terrence Howard Is Fucked Up

While doing that thing where people come out and talk about nominees for Best Picture (in this case: Whiplash, The Imitation Game, and Selma),
Terrence Howard almost started crying. When he did this, I thought he
was leading into an introduction of the notoriously snubbed Civil Rights
drama Selma. He was not leading into that, but into The Imitation Game, the Alan Turing biopic. OK, then. I guess he really likes Alan Turing?












"I'm blown away right now, myself," he said while tearing up, thinking about the Oscarbait. I think we all are.












Howard also paused awkwardly when he described Whiplash as
"a thrilling symphony that's both...it's mindblowing." He knocked into
the mic stand a few times, per the amplified muffled knocking that
sounded during an audience reaction shot.












Oprah seemed worried.

Terrence Howard Is Fucked Up

Oscars 2015: John Travolta, a.k.a. Glom Gazingo, gets some face time

One year after hilariously butcheringIdina Menzel's name as "Adele Dazeem," John Travolta returned to the
Academy Awards on Sunday to redeem himself and to get a taste of his own
medicine. But if the two-time Oscar nominee managed to nail his
pronunciation obligations this time around, his make-good wasn't without
its own awkward moment.

Idina Menzel introduces 'Glom Gazingo'

Watch Idina Menzel introduce "Glom Gazingo," better known as John Travolta.

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The
gag began with Menzel stepping to the microphone to introduce her
co-presenter for best original song: "Ladies and gentlemen, please
welcome to the stage my very dear friend, Glom Gazingo."

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A
smiling Travolta appeared, gold envelope in hand, and the two embraced.
"I deserve that," Travolta said with a smile. "But you, my darling, my
beautiful, my wickedly talented Idina Menzel."

"You got it!" she
cheered, then jokingly added, "It's not like ['Adele Dazeem'] is going
to follow me around for the rest of my life or anything."

"Yeah, tell me about it," Travolta deadpanned.

PHOTOS: Red carpet | Show highlights | Quotes | Backstage look

It
was a fun, playful exchange, though one made slightly weird by Travolta
caressing Menzel's face for a few seconds too long. Menzel, unflappable
as she was last year, smiled through it and graciously — or
sardonically — offered to handle presenting duties. (John Legend and
Common won for "Glory.")

Travolta didn't escape getting
needled again, however. During host Neil Patrick Harris' end-of-show
magic trick, he quipped, "John Travolta will be back next year to
apologize to Idina for all the face touching."

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The Oscars -- Show Will Go On ... Roach-Free

Oscars producers can stop holding their breath -- the Health Department combed the Dolby Theater for roaches and other violations, and gave 'em the green light for Sunday's ceremony ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ broke the story ... video shot inside the home of the Oscars showed several bars and a storage area that were filthy with dead cockroaches, flying bugs, dirty sinks, garbage and more.


Health Department Manager Charlene Contreras tells TMZ they sent 2
inspectors to the theater late Thursday afternoon -- hours after we
posted the video -- to check the 6 bar areas. She says no roaches or
flies turned up.


Contreras says the critters in the video may have set up campin areas that are unused between events.


Bottom line ... celebs won't have to worry about crawling critters on
Sunday. They're on their own with agents and lawyers though.

| TMZ.com

Iconic Oscar Dresses from the 1950s-Present

Everyone associates the Oscars with the ultimate in Hollywood glamor, in no large part because of the fashion. Here are some of the most recognizable and memorable looks.

Audrey Hepburn, 1954 (Givenchy)

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Audrey Hepburn was a close friend of the designer Hubert de Givenchy, who created this white dress with a floral pattern and a tight belt for her for the 1954 Academy Awards. Time magazine voted it the most iconic Oscar dress of all time, Hepburn herself called it her "lucky dress" as she won for her work in Roman Holiday. Click through this learning for several photos of the dress from when it was up for auction, as well as more information about the actress and her famous dress.

Grace Kelly, 1955 (Head)

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In 1955, Grace Kelly stunned at the Academy Awards in an ice-blue satin dress and matching evening coat designed by Paramount studio costumer Edith Head--who attended the ceremony as Kelly's date. The dress was created for the premiere of the movie for which Kelly won, "The Country Girl," and was cut from a bolt of $4,000 French satin.

Barbra Streisand, 1969 (Scaasi)

This Arnold Scaasi bell-bottomed pantsuit was so sheer that apparently under the bright lights of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion you could see right through it! Streisand was lucky she thought to have it lined with nude-colored silk. Depending on how you look at it, this outfit was either a fun nod to the playful fashion of the era or a complete disaster. Regardless of personal preference it will always go down in history as one of the seminal Oscar looks.

Elizabeth Taylor, 1970 (Head)

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For more from Edith Head, we fast-forward to 1970, when Elizabeth Taylor presented the Best Picture award to "Midnight Cowboy" wearing a violet gown with a plunging neckline. Considered one of Taylor's most iconic fashion moments the dress matched the actress's mesmerizing violet eyes. The 69- carat pear shaped diamond necklace, a gift from her husband Richard Burton, was originally purchased as a ring, "but even for me it was too big so we had Cartier design a necklace," Taylor explained. Click above to watch her presenting the award.

Cher, 1986 (Mackie)

Arguably one of the most provocative Oscar outfits of all time, this midriff-bearing Bob Mackie look featured a beaded loincloth, black cashmere cape and mohawk-style headpiece made of hundreds of rooster feathers. Apparently Cher had to sit on the floor of the limo on her way to the ceremony as to not damage it.

Nicole Kidman, 1997 (Galliano for Dior)

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Although Kidman was notorious for playing it safe with earlier red carpet looks, she took something of a fashion risk at the 1997 Oscars. This stunning acid green Christian Dior gown (known as Absinthe) featured a high slit and Asian influenced embroidery. 1997 was also John Galliano's first year at Dior and it's safe to assume he, along with this dress, helped cement Kidman as a new icon of couture.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999 (Lauren)

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As one of modern-day Oscar's most iconic fashion moments, the year Paltrow won Best Actress for her work in Shakespeare in Love was also the year she catapulted herself onto the red carpet fashion scene. The simple ballgown design was created by Ralph Lauren from pink taffeta. References were made to Grace Kelly, and she was even credited for making pink cool again. Paltrow accessorized with her own jewels from Harry Winston, a 40-carat diamond necklace worth $160,000, that was a gift from her parents. The dress became an instantly recognizable part of pop culture and was spoofed at the following year's Academy Awards when Matt Stone (co-creator of South Park) showed up in a pink spaghetti-strapped ensemble.

Bjork, 2001 (Pejoski)

Eccentric Icelandic songstress Bjork arrived to the 2001 oscars in the now infamous swan dress designed by Marjan Pejoski. The design is that of a full body stocking that was covered with a giant swan wrapping around her neck. The dress has been referenced in popular media many times since then but at the time was received with mixed reviews.

Julia Roberts, 2001 (Valentino)

2001 was a year of firsts for Roberts. She didn't just pick up her first Oscar forErin Brockovich but she also was the catalyst to a new era of red carpet fashion- vintage couture. Her black 1982 Valentino gown with white ribbons and piping has a timeless beauty that is fabulous in any decade. Valentino himself has been recorded saying seeing Roberts in the dress was a highlight of his career.

Halle Berry, 2002 (Saab)

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In 2002, Halle Berry became the first black woman to win an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role. She also happened to make history for wearing one of the most stunning gowns of all-time a burgundy Elie Saab number with a sheer bodice embroidered with flowers. Click through for a video of her emotional acceptance speech.

Hilary Swank, 2005 (Laroche)

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In 2005, Hilary Swank won Best Actress Oscar for her role in Million Dollar Babywhile wearing a navy blue dress by designer Guy Laroche. When viewed head-on the high necked dress seemed very conservative, but when seen from behind, it dipped dramatcally low. Conceivably historic, this navy number is also one of those dresses with its own Wikipedia page.

Reese Witherspoon, 2006 (Dior)

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Reese Witherspoon found her vintage 1955 Christian Dior dress while shopping in Paris. When she put the dress on it fit so perfectly not one alteration was needed. With a classic V-neck design and stunning metallic embellishments, the shop owner was reluctant to part with it as it had once belonged to a princess. Though she says she will never wear it again she hopes to one day give it to her daughter Ava. 

Penelope Cruz, 2007 (Versace)

This gown from the 2007 Oscars red carpet blew everyone away. Her blush Atelier Versace gown defined red carpet drama, and landed the Spanish actress on nearly everyone's best dressed lists. The bustier is made from silk chiffon and the dramatic skirt is silk chiffon, organza and tulle. 

Heidi Klum, 2008 (Galliano)

The Victoria's Secret model turned fashion TV host sizzled on the 2008 red carpet in a striking, fitted, red silk taffeta bustier gown with drape detail by John Galliano Haute Couture. The gown had a breathtaking high collar and sweeping train.

Marion Cotillard, 2008 (Gaultier)

Then still relatively unknown, the French actress chose a mermaid-like Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown to collect her Best Actress Oscar for La Vie en Rose. The dramatic fishtail shape with gold embellashiments in scale-like scalloping may have divided opinions at the time but is now considered the start of Cotillard's much loved red carpet style.

Anne Hathaway, 2009 (Armani)

Though she didn't take home the Oscar that night she did sparkle down the red carpet in a gorgeous mother-of-pearl iridescent paillette-laden Armani Privegown. The color beautifully illuminated her creamy skin and Hathaway gave the gown a personal touch by affixing an onyx and black crystal brooch to the back of the dress. It is now considered one of the best Oscar gowns of the decade. 

Zoe Saldana, 2010 (Givenchy)

Wether you hate it or you love it Saldana's Givenchy Couture gown goes down as one of the most iconic looks from the 2010 Academy Awards red carpet. Featuring varying shades of lavender, intricate rosettes and a sequined bodice, this show-stopper was created by designer Riccardo Tisci. 

Mila Kunis, 2011 (Saab)

Another bold purple number, Kunis choose this Elie Saab Haute Coutre gown when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Black Swan.The delicate lavendar number perfectly complimented her dark coloring.

Angelina Jolie, 2012 (Versace)

This dramatic dark velvet gown by Atlelier Versace was instantly made popular by the pose Jolie struck throughout the night. Her right leg spawned a flurry of controversy over the internet, receving both negative and positive attention.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 2012 (Ford)

This Tom Ford white dress with uber chic cape was presented as part of his top secret Fall 2012 collection. A simple ponytail, barely-there makeup and silver jewels completed this flawless look. 

Jennifer Lawrence, 2013 (Dior)

Everybody's favorite, Jennifer Lawrence, wore a stunning blush Dior Couture gown for the 2013 Academy Awards. She was awarded Best Actress for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook and although she tripped on her gorgoes gown while walking up to accept the honor she still looked flawless.

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Lady Gaga Oscars Most Unwelcome

Lady Gaga: Oscars Most Unwelcome 

For someone who claims to exist purely for the fans, Lady Gaga wasn’t so much about the fans at the Oscars. The Academy sets up several sections of bleachers along the red carpet where fans can scream at their favourite stars. The call time for the fans is around 10:30am. But celebrities don’t start arriving until close to 3pm. At least the celebrities who matter. So by that time the fans have been sitting there for almost 5 hours just waiting to be acknowledged. You have to be a real asshole to just blow by those bleachers without so much as a pose or wave.



Guess who blew by the bleachers?



Like, why was Gaga even there?



And why did she insist on behaving like anyone actually cared? You know who didn’t care? Michael Strahan. One of my favourite moments of the night. Our balcony sits right on top of the Live! With Kelly & Michael corner. Almost every major star stopped to be interviewed by Michael on the red carpet. Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Lupita – big, big names.
So Gaga saunters down the carpet, towards Michael Strahan, and they
make eye contact, and she lifts her hand to wave…and he turns his back. Which means he turned down the opportunity to interview her. Didn’t even try. Didn’t even care. Not interested.



A minute later, Bill Murray comes along. Michael wants Bill Murray. Well, of course he wants Bill Murray. But the point is, you’d think he would have gone for Gaga too. But if morning television is even passing on Gaga, what does that say about Gaga?
Seriously, nobody f-cking cared. And it couldn’t have been more
obvious, the disconnect between how much she thinks they care and how
little they did.