Oscars producers defend MacFarlane's 'irreverent' stint as host
Neil Meron and Craig Zadan say the "boobs song" presenter, who was criticised for his edgy jokes, did an "extraordinary job".
[Slideshow] Oscars bring the glamour
Sunday night marked the 85th Academy Awards. We look at the winners, the losers and the performers of Hollywood's biggest night out.
Argo wins best picture award at the Oscars
Tim Reid and Nichola Groom, Sapa-AFP
US first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Oscars where she presented the award for best picture to "Argo".
Debated, criticised and tweeted, 2013 Oscar nominees stimulate talk
From "Argo" to "Life of Pi", this year's best film nominees have been some of the most talk-provoking and op-ed-generating in recent Oscar history.
Is Oscar-nominated '5 Broken Cameras' an Israeli or Palestinian film?
The film's critical acclaim has prompted Israel to claim a Palestinian story as its own, writes Asa Winstanley.
'Lincoln', 'Les Mis' look for big Oscar haul
Crusaders for good, old-fashioned Western democracy look to be the key figures vying for this year's Academy Awards.
Oscars put doccie power in critics' hands
Should film critics decide who gets an Oscar?
Movie milestone Avatar eyes Oscars gold
Win or lose at the Oscars this weekend, Avatar is already assured of its place in Hollywood history.
Gay Asians outraged over TV censorship of Oscars
Gay Asians voiced indignation on Wednesday after television broadcasts of the Academy Awards in their region censored the words "gay" and "lesbian".
Slumdog, Ledger lead Oscar betting
Slumdog Millionaire is the strongest best picture favourite and late actor Heath Ledger is all but guaranteed to win a posthumous Oscar.
[Slideshow] Stars show their stripes
The 84th Annual Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with a number of first-time winners and fresh international talent.
