Melissa Leo's Dress -- Table for One?

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Best Supporting Actress nom Melissa Leo arrived to the Oscars wearing a lovely table doily from Marc Bouwer Home Collection.

Jennifer Lawrence -- First Oscar Nominee to Arrive

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Hollywood newbie Jennifer Lawrence is the first acting nominee to arrive on the Oscars red carpet.

The 20-year-old "Winter's Bone" star is a shoo-in to lose to Natalie Portman in the Best Actress category.

2010 Oscars -- A Look Back

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With this year's Academy Awards just hours away, let's take a look back at the best and worst from last year's red carpet.

**Check back this afternoon to see all the Oscar action from the 83rd Annual Academy Awards!**

Oscar the Grouch TRASHES Hollywood

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Oscar the Grouch was "horrified" to find out they named the Academy Award after him -- especially after seeing how "disgustingly shiny" it is ... but OG agreed to make some Oscar picks anyway!

Grouch -- who agreed to come out of his resident garbage can for AOL's "You've Got" segment -- says he rooting for Colin FILTH for best actor and "Wasteland" for best doc.

He also picked Christian Bale for best supporting actor ... because "no one talks trash like him!!"

Wait'll you hear his explanation for best actress -- what a bunch of rubbish!!

Anne Hathaway Incites Child Mob

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Anne Hathaway put her life in danger yesterday in NYC -- telling a huge throng of excited children that they just won a free trip to Hollywood to sing at the Oscars ... and they went WILD!!!

Okay, so the 5th graders weren't much of a threat ... they're the members of the PS22 Chorus -- famous for their takes on Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more.

They are incredibly talented ... and adorable ... check out the video!

James Franco Brings Out The Oscar Big Guns

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James Franco proved he has the muscle to co-host the Academy Awards at an event in NYC last night.

The 32-year-old definitely has an impressive body of work.

'Blind Side' Star -- Hollywood's a Bitch

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Quinton Aaron is officially putting himself on the market. The star of "The Blind Side" just pulled the trigger on his talent agency ... and according to Aaron, things got personal.

As Aaron was leaving Boulevard3 in Hollywood last night, the 6'8" actor told us he officially left the APA talent agency claiming, "You need to do what's best for you ... because if you're with people that don't believe in you, your career ain't gonna go nowhere."

One of the things Aaron wants to do: Meet the real life "Blind Side" inspiration Michael Oher ... because according to Aaron, the two have never even talked on the phone.

As for Sandra Bullock, Quinton says they really haven't talked since the Oscars ... but truth be told, she has been a little busy.

Gabourey Sidibe -- Beauty Comes in All Sizes

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Gabourey Sidibe might have a weight problem, but it doesn't mean she's unhealthy ... this according to the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). Yes, that's a real group.

As we first reported, a weight loss company is reaching out to the Oscar-nominated "Precious" star in an effort to help her lose weight and get healthy.

But according to a spokeswoman for NAAFA, being heavy doesn't always mean being unhealthy. Peggy Howell tells TMZ, "You cannot tell by looking at a person if they are healthy. Fat does not equal disease and thin does not equal healthy."

Howell also said NAAFA does not encourage people to get fat or stay fat and reminded us, "Achievements come in all sizes."

Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes Split

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Perennial Oscar-nominee and "Titanic" star Kate Winslet has split from her husband, director Sam Mendes.

The couple married back in 2003 and have one child together.

A statement from their lawyers says: "The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children."

Winslet can now boast on her resumé that she has six Oscar nominations, one win, and two ex-husbands before the age of 35.

Weight Loss Company Targets Gabourey Sidibe

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A weight loss company claims "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe shouldn't be worried about her appearance ... but rather her health.

AcaiSupply.com is reaching out to the Oscar nominated star, noting that obesity is a "major epidemic" in the U.S. and they want to help her fight what they call "this terrible affliction."

The company is offering her a one year supply of the product in return for an endorsement -- provided she loses weight.

The CEO wrote a letter to Sidibe, urging her, "The only way you can reach your goal of someday winning that Oscar is by being active, fit, and most of all, healthy!"

A rep for Sidibe could not be reached for comment.

Oscars Dolphin Flasher Causes Mobile Tidal Wave

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The guy who flashed the "Text Dolphin" sign at the Oscars nearly broke the organization he was trying to promote -- after a tidal wave of text messages almost took down the group's mobile server.

It all went down when one of the stars of "The Cove" tried to get some promotion for the TakePart dolphin-saving organization by flashing the sign during the Best Documentary acceptance speech -- it lasted two seconds before they cut away from the sign.

But TMZ has learned those two seconds of exposure triggered so many text messages -- the group's mobile service provider nearly went down.

The group claims they've doubled their membership in the two days following the awards.

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Cinnabun Still Needs Helping Hand

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Jesse James' once lost pooch Cinnabun has pretty much recovered from her three week disappearance -- but she still needs an extra lift to jump up on those West Coast Choppers work benches.

The adorable pup specializes in kissing Sandra Bullock's hubby and wagging her tail.

Jesse tells us Cinnabun is doing great and is incredibly spoiled.

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Oscar Win Hasn't Changed Mo'Nique, Or Her Legs

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The day after winning an Academy Award, Mo'Nique was spotted showing off her proud trademark hairy legs on Monday.

She won for "Precious," but it's all about Hair Show.

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Oscars 'Kanye' Victim -- Interrupted Again!

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Roger Ross Williams tried giving his Oscar speech again last night on "Larry King Live" -- and for the second time, he was abruptly cut off.

This time crazy redhead producer Elinor Burkett wasn't to blame -- but Larry's own producers, who needed him to stop blabbing because of a time crunch.

The look on Roger's face when they tell him to wrap it up is just priceless.

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Ryan O'Neal on Oscar Snub -- 'Poor Farrah'

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Ryan O'Neal is "confused as anyone" by Farrah Fawcett not making the In Memorium cut at The Oscars last night -- and he plans on writing a letter to the Academy protesting the snub.

Moments ago outside his Malibu home, Ryan told cameras he and Tatum were "shocked" by the Farrah omission -- saying maybe it happened because "she wasn't well known enough."

FYI -- 88% of TMZ voters agree Farrah should have been part of the tribute.

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Oscars 'Kanye' Victim Gets Second Chance

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Roger Ross Williams -- the guy who got Kanye'd last night on the Oscars by that crazy redhead -- will get a second shot at his acceptance speech tonight on "Larry King Live" ... so our spies tell us.

Williams -- who won the Academy Award for "Music by Prudence" -- was interrupted mid-acceptance by producer Elinor Burkett.

Burkett and Williams had been feuding over creative control of the project, and they struck an out-of-court settlement. Burkett had been removed from the movie, but still kept her producer credit.

Here's the best part: Burkett tells Salon.com, when she stood up to go onstage, Williams' mom tried to block her with a cane.

UPDATE: Burkett will tell her side of the story to Joy Behar on her show on HLN at 9:00 PM on Tuesday night.