The Oscars 2013

• 21 In pictures: Our ten favourite moments
  The Oscars ditched its reputation as the most grown up of the awards galas with a lively night full of high-spirited good fun. It wasn't just Sacha Baron Cohen and his urn of ashes or the Bridesmaids...

• 22 Backstage pass to Elton John's Oscar party
  Backstage pass to Elton John's Oscar party

• 23 'I watched lots of movies': How Jean prepared for winning role
  'I watched lots of movies': How Jean prepared for winning role

• 24 Vote: Who deserved the Oscar for best dressed?
  It was the night of nights in Hollywood and Oscar fans gathered not only to see who would win the treasured statuettes but also to delight in the gowns of Tinseltown’s leading ladies. But who do...

• 25 Sacha Baron Cohen pours Korean dictator's 'ashes' on the red carpet
  Sacha Baron Cohen is certainly  no stranger to pulling off outrageous stunts at film ceremonies. Back in 2006 he raised laughs by arriving at the Toronto International Film Festival as...

• 26 With preparations in full swing Hello! Online readers pick their winners
  It's not just the Academy members who have cast their final vote, Hello! Online readers have also decided who should take home the gold. In our online poll, you chose The Iron Lady star Meryl Streep as...

• 27 Best ever Oscar gowns
  While the main focus is the films, the gowns worn by leading ladies at the Academy Awards always grab a hefty share of column inches. Every year there are one or two standout affairs which stay in the...

• 28 Smoked salmon statuettes and 3D desserts: what Brad and co will dine on this year
  As the Oscars countdown continues, film fans have been given a sneak peak at the delicious treats Brad Pitt and co will be dining on at the Governors Ball which follows the ceremony. Chef Wolfgang Puck...

• 29 Uggie the Dog bow-wows out of Oscars ceremony
  It has been announced that Uggie the dog will not be attending the Oscars ceremony on February 26. The canine star of The Artist has been present on the red carpets of some of the major Hollywood...

• 30 Is George and Brad's 'bromance' over?
  With Brad Pitt and George Clooney scrapping for the honours at this year's Oscars, most people expected a lot of banter at the pre-awards lunch. And they weren't disappointed. Moneyball star Brad...

• 31 Will Bridesmaids play Scorsese drinking game?
  The stellar line up of presenters for this years Oscars ceremony has been announced – and it includes certain names sure to inject their unique sense of fun into a night of high Hollywood glamour....

• 32 Will George and Brad's 'bromance' be affected by Oscar battle?
  Best buddies Brad Pitt and George Clooney are going head to head on Oscar night in the best actor category. And many will be looking to see if the rivalry produces any cracks in their famous 'bromance'....

• 33 'Pancakes for everyone!' Brad is flippin' happy
  Even after decades in the job, Brad Pitt still gets a rush on Oscar nomination morning – a sugar rush to be precise.  After his films Moneyball, and Tree of Life, were nominated in two coveted...

• 34 Which film do you think deserves the Oscar?
  

• 35 Who do you think deserves the best supporting actress Oscar?
  

• 36 Who do you think deserves the best supporting actor Oscar?
  

• 37 Who do you think deserves the best actress Oscar?
  

• 38 Who do you think deserves the best actor Oscar?
  Who do you think deserves the best supporting actor Oscar? Who do you think deserves the best actress Oscar? Who do you think deserves the best supporting actress Oscar? What film do you think deserves...

• 39 'Humbling and delightful:' Gary thrilled with first nod of three-decade career
  Gary Oldman is overjoyed after receiving his first ever Oscar nod after over three decades in the business. "This afternoon in Berlin I have learned that I was nominated for an Academy...

• 40 Meryl Streep, George Clooney and Gary Oldman in the running for Oscars
  This year's Oscars nominations have been announced in LA – and Meryl Streep has a shot at a hat-trick of Oscars after being nominated yet again. The best actress nod for her role as Margaret Thatcher...