Given the turbulent times here in America, the 92nd Oscars could prove to eventful time. Once again, the show is going hostless since that format worked last year raising the number of viewers. But I sort of wonder who is in control is someone decides to go rogue and go off about the president, climate change, or kale. And they are plenty of stars that could. Among the stars presenting awards this year are Jane Fonda and Shia LaBeouf, both who have been known to share their opinions when they weren’t asked. And then there’s Joaquin Phoenix whose movie, Joker has received 11 Oscar nominations, and has a habit of simultaneously thanking people for his awards and then scolding them for doing so. There’s a good chance that we’ll be hearing from him a lot tomorrow. Sheesh.

Maybe, just maybe this year will be different. In the fast few years, the glitz, and glamour of the award show is still intact, but the whole celebration of Hollywood and movie-making seems to have disappeared in favor of the cause of the day. (I wonder what color of ribbons everyone will be dressed with this year?) But as the say, the show must go on.

Planning Your Own Party

Oh, the lives of the rich and famous. Who hasn’t wished that they could walk down that red carpet and attend an Academy Awards ceremony? Who says you can’t? While you’re waiting for your official invitation to hobnob in Hollywood, why not host your own tinsel town party? Whether you want to go all out or just keep things simple, we’ve come up with some ideas to make the night an enjoyable one. Read more on SeattleRefind.com.

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The Oscars Red Carpet Show

The Oscars Red Carpet Show will give viewers live access to the night’s nominees, performers and presenters beginning at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST on ABC. The red carpet festivities will be hosted by actor and singer Billy Porter, award-winning journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall, supermodel Lily Aldridge and film critic Elvis Mitchell. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. PST/7:30 p.m. EST, Emmy® Award-winning producer and renowned radio and TV personality Ryan Seacrest will return to usher the viewers watching from home into the final moments before the main event begins for an evening that is sure to delight audiences worldwide. This follows his duties on “E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2019” where he co-hosts with Giuliana Rancic and serves as executive producer. E!’s complete multiplatform coverage begins at 10:00 a.m. PST/1:00 p.m. EST.

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The Nominees

In case you have forgotten, here are this year’s nominees. You can print your ballot from the Oscars website.

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The Presenters

This year’s list of presenters include Jane Fonda, Josh Gad, Tom Hanks, Oscar Isaac, Sandra Oh, Natalie Portman, Chris Rock, Taika Waititi, Mahershala Ali, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, James Corden, Penélope Cruz, Beanie Feldstein, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Zack Gottsagen, Salma Hayek, Mindy Kaling, Diane Keaton, Regina King, Shia LaBeouf, Brie Larson, Spike Lee, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George MacKay, Rami Malek, Steve Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Keanu Reeves, Ray Romano, Maya Rudolph, Mark Ruffalo, Kelly Marie Tran, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Wiig and Rebel Wilson.

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The Performers

This year, the celebration will include all of this year’s nominated songs and will include a special surprise performance by Janelle Monáe. What she will be singing has not been announced as of yet. In addition, the show will feature a special appearance by Questlove and a guest-conducted segment by Eímear Noone. Noone is the first woman to conduct during an Oscars telecast. As for the others, here is who will be singing what:

• “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” from Toy Story 4, performed by Randy Newman
• “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman, performed by Elton John
• “I’m Standing With You” from Breakthrough, performed by Chrissy Metz
• “Into The Unknown” from Frozen II, performed by Idina Menzel and AURORA
• “Stand Up” from Harriet, performed by Cynthia Erivo

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The Oscars After Show

Live From Hollywood: After the Awards is making sure Hollywood’s biggest night doesn’t end too soon. The one-hour live broadcast from outside the Governors Ball will highlight the best moments of the evening, from the red carpet to the main show, set to kick off at 10:00 p.m. PST/11:35 p.m. EST on ABC. Renowned television personality Maria Menounos, famed ESPN First Take personality and Sports Center with Stephen A. Smith host Stephen A. Smith, and celebrated entertainment reporter and sportscaster Ben Lyons will chat with the night’s big winners and analyze the most iconic moments, capturing all of the excitement with your favorite stars.  

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