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Presents information on the activities of various celebrities prior to and during the Academy Awards in 2005. Celebrities who woke up early; How some celebrities prepared for the event; How Sean Combs woke actress Jamie Foxx at his hotel; Arrival of celebrities on the red carpet outside the event; Pep talk that host Chris Rock gave himself before the show; Food that celebrities ate during the day.

At 65, Jack Nicholson still savors great roles and the good life. More than 30 years after stumbling onto fame in the film 'Easy Rider,' the 65-year-old actor still appears ready to head out on life's highway looking for adventure. Devoted to his children, the Los Angeles Lakers and the single life, he shows no sign of slowing--or settling--down. By contrast, his character in the dark comedy 'About Schmidt' is a Winnebago-driving retiree wrestling with issues of mortality and--for once--a love interest close to his own age, played by Kathy Bates. Many critics predict the performance will earn him a fourth Oscar, which would tie the record held by Katharine Hepburn.

Reports on the 74th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, California. Win of a Best Actress Oscar by Halle Berry; Details of the clothing worn by various actors and actresses, including Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Lopez.

Focuses on the celebration of actors and actresses following the presentation of awards at the 2002 Oscars show in Hollywood, California. Description of the post-ceremony party called the Board of Governors Ball; Mention of various celebrities, including Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant; Other parties, including one at the restaurant Mortons in Los Angeles.

This article presents images and descriptions of celebrities who have been loyal to one designer when choosing their dresses for the annual Academy Awards event. For the past four years Renée Zellweger has worn Carolina Herrera (usually strapless) to a string of big events. In return, Herrera shows the love by not designing for any other actress. When Annette Bening began her romance with Giorgio Armani in 1993, he was the go-to guy for Oscar night. Since then, as dozens of designers jostled their way onto the red carpet, she proved her loyalty, returning to him five times. They first teamed up in the late '90s, but Catherine Zeta-Jones and Donatella Versace bonded big-time when the actress needed a maternity gown in 2003. "Donatella was so amazing when I was pregnant," Zeta-Jones has said. "It's a hard thing to constantly measure your belly."

This article discusses the design process of the Valentino gown worn by actress Cate Blanchett for the 2005 Academy Awards event. If Cate Blanchett seemed to glow as she accepted her Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Kate Hepburn in "The Aviator," her gown deserved at least part of the credit. The color, says Valentino, who designed the dress just for her, is "pale and very, very soft. It is great for her skin." Like most top designers, Valentino has offered gowns to many actresses for past awards shows. But couture, he says, is "an enormous amount of long work and details. I prefer to work with people who understand and respect it. Everything is sewn by hand and fit two or three times. So this time I decided to have one special dress, conceived for this one special actress." The couture process is indeed special--for both the creator and wearer. The day after Valentino's Paris show on Jan. 24, 2005, Blanchett received her Oscar nod, and Valentino--who says he had always wanted to dress Hepburn and loved "The Aviator"--called Blanchett to congratulate her. Within a week of her viewing his collection online, the two met in London and settled on the fabric and details of the gown. Back in Rome, Valentino screened "The Aviator" for his staff, who began working full-time on the dress.

Presents photographs of actresses, including Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett and others, who attended the Academy Awards, with descriptions of their dresses and accesories.

Focuses on celebrity Star Jones Reynolds and how she prepared for the Academy Awards. Details of the days leading up to the awards presentation; How Reynolds was to cover the pre-Oscar arrivals for television channel E!; Events that Reynolds went to up until Sunday; Preparations she went through, such as dress fittings and getting her hair and makeup done.

Presents answers to questions about the Academy Awards show in 2005. Comments on the acceptance speech of actor Jamie Foxx and the meaning of his beginning sentence; Why Jorge Drexler, who wrote the song "Al Otro Lado Del Rio," for the film "The Motorcycle Diaries," sang a part of his song during his acceptance speech; Conflict between Chris Rock and Sean Penn; Others.

Presents photographs of celebrities Marcia Cross, Heidi Klum, Selma Blair, Jessica Simpson and Gwen Stefani, who attended parties after the Academy Awards. Description of their dresses and accessories.

The movie, 'Bringing Down the House, starring Steven Martin as an uptight attorney whose life is upended by a foulmouthed, bighearted convict played by Queen Latifah, topped the box office with a $31.1 million opening weekend. In December 2002 he was stepping out with 'New Yorker' staffer Anne Stringfield, 30; now he is seeing Manhattan humor writer Patty Marx, 49. Marx is a Pennsylvania native who was one of the first female writers for' Saturday Night Live' as well as for the Harvard Lampoon, Marx uses Martin's books to teach comedy writing at New York University.According to friend and former Monty Python member Eric Idle, Martin has been in a "panic" for the past few months, preparing to make 50 million or so viewers at the Academy Awards laugh.

This article presents images and descriptions of celebrities who debuted new hairstyles at the 2005 Academy Awards event. Charlize Theron. "She's a blonde at heart, and she's going back," Theron's hairstylist Enzo Angileri explains of her transformation since the Golden Globe Awards. "You can't go from black to blonde overnight without ruining the hair." It will take eight more weeks. Drew Barrymore. In the same week she celebrated her 30th birthday, the actress took a dark turn--coloring her hair for a role in "Lucky You." Kirsten Dunst. She went ultrablonde for a film role, but hairstylist Johnnie Sapong lightened her hair further with white powder. Jake Gyllenhaal. No, he didn't join the Marines. But he plays one in his next movie, "Jarhead," now filming. "They buzz it every other day," he says.

This article presents images and descriptions of celebrities who wore their hair down at the 2005 Academy Awards event. "It's all hers!" insists Dior makeup artist Pati Dubroff of Gwyneth Paltrow's extralong "California-sexy-girl" hair. Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen's long silky waves echoed her neo-bohemian Dior Haute Couture dress. "Comfort is all I care about," she says. A coiffure chameleon, Halle Berry traded her sumptuous curls for sleek, straight locks in the hands of her hairstylist Oscar James.

Focuses on boxer Maureen Shea, who helped train actress Hilary Swank for her role in the film "Million Dollar Baby." How she fell asleep half-way through the Academy Awards ceremony; Way that her family woke her to see Swank win for Best Actress.

Presents images and descriptions of the makeup displayed by celebrities at the 2005 Academy Awards event. Consideration of the makeup of Salma Hayek, Beyonce, Cate Blanchett, and Catalina Sandino Moreno; Comments by each celebrity's makeup artist.

Presents images and descriptions of the best earrings worn by celebrities at the 2005 Academy Awards event. Consideration of earrings worn by Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Hilary Swank, Gwen Stefani, Virginia Madsen, and Penelope Cruz.

Focuses on what the cards inside the Oscar envelopes look like, which hold the names of winners. Photograph of the card; How the envelopes are carefully guarded by accountants from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

This article presents images and descriptions of the best headbands and tiaras worn by celebrities at the 2005 Academy Awards event. Natalie Portman's diamond headband (made from an antique choker by Fred Leighton) was "younger and cooler than a necklace," says her stylist Kate Young. The Harry Winston pearl necklace woven into Sophie Okonedo's hair was her only jewelry. "I didn't want diamonds," says the Hotel Rwanda star. Scarlett Johansson's hairstylist, Ian James, created her curly upsweep around a $55,000 tiara with three antique brooches from jeweler Fred Leighton.

This article presents images and descriptions of diamond jewelry worn by male celebrities at the 2005 Academy Awards event. Samuel L. Jackson punctuated his black tie with a Star of Peace diamond stickpin from Cynthia Bach. Jamie Foxx's ample ice included white-gold-and-diamond cuff links with the initials of his daughter Corinne and grandmother. P. Diddy glittered in a diamond-encrusted watch from Piaget and a bracelet and ring from Jacob & Co. Johnny Depp, the actor who portrayed Hunter S. Thompson in 1998's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," paid tribute to the late journalist with a gonzo pin bearing Thompson's signature symbol.

Discusses how appearances that actress Hilary Swank made after the Academy Awards in 2005. Attendance at various parties; How she ended the night with a visit to fast-food restaurant Astro Burger.

This article presents images and descriptions of the best necklaces worn by celebrities at the 2005 Academy Awards event. A one-of-a-kind Swarovski crystal necklace was part of an over-the-top costume for Minnie Driver in "The Phantom of the Opera." When Beyoncé wore it to sing "Learn to Be Lonely" from the film, it nearly stole the show. Laura Linney, the "Kinsey" nominee, wore South Sea pearls set in platinum with diamonds by jeweler Cathy Waterman. Bulgari custom-made "House of Flying Daggers" star Ziyi Zhang's 42-carat diamond necklace and 3-carat diamond earrings. Emily Rossum, the "Phantom" star, went regal with a matched set. The necklace has 28 carats of diamonds and 38 carats of rubies.

Discusses how actor Mel Gibson was absent from the Academy Awards in 2005. Speculation on whether he snubbed the event because his film "Passion of the Christ" was only nominated for minor awards; Assertion that he does not feel the need to attend unless he is presenting or has been nominated for a major award.

Discusses the eating habits of celebrities who attended the Academy Awards. Way that actresses are more able to eat after the show, when they don't have to worry about fitting into gowns; How Oprah Winfrey hopes to eat turkey chili.

Compares the film "Million Dollar Baby," to the comedy "White Chicks." Description of the two movies; How they differ; Way that "White Chicks" was used humorously in a clip during the Academy Awards in 2005.

Comments on the headdress worn by director Spike Lee at the Academy Awards in 2005. How Lee wore a fez-type hat.

Discusses how actress and singer Barbra Streisand has presented Clint Eastwood with two Academy Awards, one in 2005 for best film with "Million Dollar Baby," and one in 1993 for best director for his film "Unforgiven."

Focuses on celebrities who attended the Academy Awards without their spouses or girlfriends and boyfriends. Speculation on why they weren't with their loved ones; Actors who met up with their significant others after the event, including Scarlett Johansson and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Discusses the various parties that went on after the Academy Awards in 2005 and celebrities who attended them. Details of a party held by singer Prince; Celebration of the event by Clint Eastwood at Table 8, a popular food spot in Los Angeles, California; Description of a party hosted by Endeavor agent Patrick Whitesell and the Firm manager Rick Yorn.

Present an account of television personality Jimmy Kimmel of watching the Academy Awards at his cousin's home. Those who won bets during the event; Comments on speeches and attire; Response to various performances; Food that was consumed throughout the evening.

Presents an interview with Joan and Melissa Rivers, who interviewed celebrities as they arrived for the Academy Awards in 2005, as well as comments from celebrity Kathy Griffin, who also conducted interviews at the event. Their comments on the worst and best dressed celebrities; Cutest couple; Oddest couple; Best moment of the night.

Presents photographs of celebrities, including Mischa Barton, Aisha Tyler, Paris Hilton and Tori Spelling, in various gold dresses who attended parties after the Academy Awards in 2005. Description of their dresses and accesories.

Focuses on actress Melanie Griffith at the Academy Awards. How she broke her foot, which was in a cast; Description of her dress.

Presents photographs of actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Laura Linney at the Academy Awards. Description of their dresses, which were all various colors of beige.

Presents photographs of actresses Sandra Oh, Virginia Madsen and Regina King at two different events on consecutive days. How their fashions changed from casual for the Independent Spirit Awards to glamorous at the Academy Awards; Description of their attire.

Presents a photograph of actress Eva Longoria at the Academy Awards. Speculation on why she chose her outfit; Assertion that the accessories did not go with the dress.

Presents photographs of actresses Penelope Cruz, Drew Barrymore and Catalina Sandino Moreno at the Academy Awards. Description of their dresses, which had plunging backs; Accessories that they wore or carried.

Presents photographs of actresses Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kirsten Dunst at the Academy Awards. Description of their dresses, which had unusual necklines; Accessories that they wore.

Focuses on singer Beyoncé Knowles and the many dresses that she wore at the Academy Awards in 2005. Description of dresses she wore while performing several songs that had been nominated; Dresses that she wore before and after the ceremony.

Presents photographs of actresses who attended the Academy Awards in 2005. Description of their dresses and accessories.

Presents observations about the various awards shows for actors in Hollywood, California. Consideration of the Reel Awards which honor people who resemble famous actors; Honoring of stuntmen and -women at the Taurus Awards; How the Hackademy Awards congratulate the gratuitous use of tobacco images in motion pictures.