85th annual Oscar winners

Nominees and winners at the 85^th annual Oscars on Sunday night (winners' names in bold):

Adele, other Oscar performers prep stage

It was an extra starry, musical day at the Dolby Theatre. Adele took the stage first Friday, followed by the cast of "Les Miserables," singing together of the first time.

Wild cards could spice up Oscar night

Some firsts and other rarities are possible at Sunday night's Academy Awards. But if the Oscars could be just a little less predictable, the show might really be one for the record books.

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Local Oscars party raised money for MS

A Bakersfield Oscars watch party was hosted Sunday by the Mighty Striders cycling team - a local group that raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Actors who've played Honest Abe

Daniel Day-Lewis may win an Oscar for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, but several other notable actors have also embodied the 16th president.

Stars of this year's animated features

Recognize that voice? The stars who made this year’s Oscar-nominated animated features.

Musicals that won Best Picture

With Les Miserables, the renowned musical of true love and civil unrest in 19th-century France, up for Best Picture, take a look back at the other musicals that have claimed the top prize.

Oscars 2013: Who's nominated?

The Oscar nominations are out! Check out our slideshow of the nominated actors, actresses, directors and movies.

'Amour' synopsis

Spoiler alert! Synopsis of "Amour," the story of a French couple who must deal with the reality of aging. Watch the trailer.

'Argo' synopsis

Spoiler alert! Synopsis of 'Argo,' the story of a daring CIA mission to rescue American diplomats trapped in Tehran. Watch the trailer.

'Beasts of the Southern Wild' synopsis

Spoiler alert! Synopsis of 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' the fantastical story of the struggles of a 6-year-old girl living in a remote bayou community. Watch the trailer.

'Django Unchained' synopsis

Spoiler alert! Synopsis of 'Django Unchained,' the story of a former slave and a German bounty hunter who become unlikely allies against a tyrannical plantation owner. Watch the trailer.

'Les Misérables' synopsis

Spoiler alert! Synopsis of 'Les Misérables,' the famous book-turned-musical that tells interwoven tales of love, loss and civil unrest in 19th-century France. Watch the trailer.

Jessica Chastain's red carpet looks

Take a look back at Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain's red carpet style.

Naomi Watts' red carpet looks

Take a look back at Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts' red carpet style.

Amy Adams' red carpet looks

Take a look back at Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams' red carpet style.

Denzel Washington's red carpet looks

Take a look back at Oscar-nominated actor Denzel Washington's red carpet style.