Meryl Streep -- And the Oscar Goes to ...
Meryl Streep has one sure-fire Academy Awards prediction for tonight.
HINT: It's not her.
Mo'Nique -- The Face of Victory
This is the face Mo'Nique made last night outside Philippe Chow in West Hollywood yesterday.
It's also the face she'll be making later on tonight when she wins the Academy Award.
You've been warned.
And Best Picture Goes to ... 'Jersey Shore'?
We're pretty sure The Situation, Pauly D and Ronnie were not in "The Hurt Locker" -- but if they were, this is what it would look like.
It's all part of a series for "Lopez Tonight" where the "Jersey Shore" peeps reenact scenes from this year's Best Picture list. The "Hurt Locker" clip airs Monday night -- and scenes from "Avatar," "Up In The Air," "Precious," "Inglourious Basterds" and "The Blind Side" will air throughout the week.
Ben & Matt -- Not Like Family, They ARE Family
We all thought it, but it's actually true -- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are related. How do you like them apples?
The New England Historic Genealogical Society concluded the Oscar-winning man-friends are actually 10th cousins ... once removed, the Boston Herald reports. They share a common 10th great-grandfather, William Knowlton of Ipswich, a bricklayer who died in 1655.
It also turns out Ben is an 11th cousin to Barack Obama and Matt is related to "six or seven" presidents.
What a family gathering that would make.
Bruce Willis' Oscar Ambitions Die Hard
There's no debating the guy can make a kick-ass action flick -- but when Bruce Willis told photogs yesterday he's "doubtful" his movies will ever get him an Academy Award, did he have a point?
FYI -- Bruce won a Worst Actor Razzie in 1999 for "Armageddon."
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Diablo Cody -- Hollywood Golden Girl
In "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody's case, winning an Oscar really does change everything ... about yourself.
Here's the former stripper turned hipster scribe back on Oscar night in 2008 (left) -- and the sleek and styled corporate cool 31-year-old at her "Jennifer's Body" premiere in Toronto on Thursday (right).
Honest to blog, she's gone from goth to glam.
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How Much for That 'Slumdog' Kid in the Window?
Being part of an Oscar winning movie can up your asking price in Hollywood. Apparently it can also up your asking price should your father decide to try and sell you.
Rubina Ali, the nine-year-old girl who was featured prominently in the Oscar winning "Slumdog Millionaire," was offered up for sale by her father to undercover reporters working for News of the World, the paper is reporting.
The young child star's asking price was roughly $295,000. According to the paper, the price started off much lower when he first began negotiating the deal. Maybe the father forgot to take DVD sales into account.
UPDATE -- Rubina's dad is flatly denying the whole thing, telling the BBC News it was just a "dirty" operation by News of the World.
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Jackman -- Even the Sexiest Dad Alive Needs Help
Sure, we exposed Northern Trust and played a role in forcing them to return $1.6 billion in bailout money -- but wanna see TMZ do a really good deed? Check out our photog helping Hugh Jackman give his daughter a lift.
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Loki Who?
Mickey Rourke walked through LAX yesterday sporting his latest canine accessory -- a chihuahua named Jaws.
Mickey continues to display an ability to heal quickly.
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Fatone and Rinna -- "Kinda Drunk" at the Oscars
Pap: How drunk was Lisa Rinna at the Academy Awards?
Joey Fatone: You know what ... a lot!
Joey confirmed what we already knew when we ran into the guy at LAX yesterday -- that before Lisa and Joey hit the red carpet for the TV Guide Oscar Pre-show, they both hit the bottle!
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Kate Winslet From Oscar to Playboy?
When we asked Kate Winslet if she'd take it all off for Playboy, the newly minted Oscar winner didn't exactly say "no" ...
Of course, if she turns 'em down, all you gotta do is rent "The Reader," "Titanic," "Iris," "Little Children" ...
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You Wore That to The Oscars?!
The Oscars are the biggest night in movies fashion. Check out who dressed like a slumdog and who looked more like a millionaire.
The Best Oscar Speech Ever
"Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto" -- Kunio Kato, winner of best animated short, said it ... NOT US.
Kate Winslet Say Hello To My Little Friend!
She's got a hubby, but the only man on Kate Winslet's mind last night was a 13.5in, 8.5lb dude named Oscar.
Not a Dry Eye in the House -- redirect
On the Prowl
"Whoopi Goldberg gives new meaning to 'cougar.'"
-- Anonymous TMZ Deputy Reporter
