Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ lead Oscar contenders with 11 nominations

Martin Scorsese’s Paris adventure “Hugo” leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

G4 Series ‘Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan’ Gives Firsthand Look at Military’s Elite Special Ops Unit

Long before the Academy Award-winning film “The Hurt Locker” hit the silver screen, documentary producers Doug DePriest and Dan Cesareo were working relentlessly to bring a real life, authentic depiction of the U.S. military’s most elite Navy EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) to fruition.

Billy Crystal Will Replace Eddie Murphy As 2012 Oscars Host

Billy Crystal will host the 2012 Oscars, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) told NewsCore.

Billy Crystal Will Replace Eddie Murphy As 2012 Oscars Host

Billy Crystal will host the 2012 Oscars, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) told NewsCore.

Eddie Murphy Dumps Oscars After They Dump Director

Oscars president Tom Sherak announced Wednesday that Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as host of the 84th Academy Awards.?

FOX 411 Playlist: Shakira Named Person of the Year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Her powerful voice, honest hips and philanthropy have made Shakira the 2011 Latin Recording Academy’s “Person of the Year” and headliner of this week’s 411 Playlist!

Eddie Murphy Signs on to Host Academy Awards in 2012

Actor Eddie Murphy agreed Tuesday to host the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Eddie Murphy Reportedly Favored to Host 84th Academy Awards

Actor Eddie Murphy is a leading contender to host the 84th Academy Awards, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Mel Gibson and Ex-Girlfriend Reach Settlement

Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend have reached a financial and custody settlement of a bitter dispute that spawned a criminal case and left the Academy Award winner’s reputation damaged.

Kate Winslet, Children Escape Fire While Vacationing at Billionaire Richard Branson’s Home

Guests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson’s Caribbean home in the middle of the night, the British businessman said Monday.