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Oscar Nominees Announced

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AfterEllen.com Staff

, Jan 24, 2012

Glenn Close, Janet McTeer, Viola Davis, Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer and Rooney Mara were among the nominees announced this morning

The Oscars were "a great year for lesbians," but better for a king

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Dorothy Snarker

, Feb 28, 2011

Out sound mixer Lora Hirschberg wins for her work on Inception, Natalie Portman takes home the trophy for her role in Black Swan and so much more.

Oscar celebrates gay films, roles and females - oh my

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Dorothy Snarker

, Jan 25, 2011

The 83rd annual Academy Award nominations were announced this morning with multiple nominations for both The Kids Are All Right and Black Swan. It’s an exciting year for lovers of ladies and strong female roles.

Let the Natalie Portman v. Annette Bening big gay Oscar battle begin

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Dorothy Snarker

, Jan 18, 2011

A history of women who have won Academy Awards for LGBT roles, and what we can expect this year.

Boobs don’t win Oscars: An open letter to Sigourney Weaver

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, Apr 16, 2010

The actress made a bizarrely sexist statement on why Kathryn Bigelow won the best director award this year, and we react accordingly.

The Academy justifies snubbing Farrah and Bea

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, Mar 12, 2010

In response to some vocal critics, the memorial segment producer defends the inclusion of Michael Jackson in the annual Oscar show segment.

Out at the Oscars

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Lesley Goldberg

, Mar 8, 2010

Our blogger Lesley Goldberg went backstage at the show, finding out from Sandra Bullock herself what it's like to kiss Meryl Streep.

The Oscars kiss and tell while making history

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Dorothy Snarker

, Mar 8, 2010

Sandra Bullock thanks her "lover, Meryl Streep," Mo'Nique wins for Precious and Kathryn Bigelow makes history as the first woman to win Best Director.

The Weekly Geek: "District 9" is officially Oscar-worthy

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Danielle Riendeau

, Feb 4, 2010

Screenwriter Terri Tatchell is psyched on the sci-fi film's nominations, and so are we.

The Oscar nominations are out

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Dorothy Snarker

, Feb 2, 2010

Kathryn Bigelow is up for best director, Precious gets named in several categories and 10 films vie for best picture.

Best Supporting Vlog: Oscar Wrap-up (Episode 7)

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, Feb 25, 2009

John and Liz dish on the winners, the losers and the commercial breaks.

Penélope Cruz wins twice in one week

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, Feb 23, 2009

The actress's portrayal of a bisexual artist in Vicky Cristina Barcelona had the Academy and the Independent Spirit Awards singing her praises.

The Oscars are pretty, witty and gay

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Dorothy Snarker

, Feb 23, 2009

Last night's 81st Academy Awards were entertaining and supportive of LGBT rights. What more could we ask for?

Liveblogging the Oscars

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, Feb 22, 2009

We asked you to help us liveblog the 81st Annual Academy Awards — and you did! See all the real-time comments and photos here.

Best Supporting Vlog: Oscar Math (Episode 8)

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, Feb 16, 2009

Liz and John talk about who should play Iceland's lesbian prime minister in a film and then give their Oscar acceptance speeches.

Best Supporting Vlog: The Super Bowl vs. The Oscars (Episode 5)

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, Jan 30, 2009

Liz and John wonder why the Super Bowl gets all the good food, commercials and entertainment.

Best Supporting Vlog: Oscar Noms, Breasty-Americans and Gay Penguins (Episode 4)

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, Jan 27, 2009

Liz and John dish on the Oscar nominations, including the Revolutionary Road shut-out.

"Milk" gets nominated for eight Oscars

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, Jan 22, 2009

The nominees have been announced and the film about LGBT rights is recognized in several categories.

Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (February 29, 2008)

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, Feb 29, 2008

Selma Blair plays gay, Rosie O'Donnell's new sitcom plans, South of Nowhere is cancelled, Ellen Page rumors, and more.

Academy to Whoopi: Sorry we, like, totally forgot about you

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, Feb 27, 2008

Whoopi's hosting gigs slipped the Academy's mind, or at least its montage.

SHE MADE ME WATCH THIS! Oscars 2008

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, Feb 26, 2008

Bridget and Karman join Sarah and Lori in discussing the Oscars. At least, it starts out that way...

The best of Oscar's 80th

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Dorothy Snarker

, Feb 25, 2008

There were lots of first-time winners, loads of heartfelt speeches and even a couple of genuine surprises.

Catch up on the Oscar-nominated films before the big show

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Dorothy Snarker

, Feb 22, 2008

AMC Theaters will show all 5 films on Saturday. Don't miss Juno!

Lessons in lampooning: Ullman and Oscars

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, Feb 21, 2008

A promo for Tracey Ullman's new show, plus a fake "In Memoriam" Oscars montage that isn't all that funny.

A month with a little bald guy named Oscar

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, Jan 31, 2008

TCM presents "31 Days of Oscar." Make your own Jodie Foster film festival!