· The stores next to the Kodak Theater were specially fitted to have detachable signs and curtains strung along their storefronts, so that by Sunday night, any mall-like memories of Hollywood & Highland will be conveniently swept under the red carpet. [The Envelope]
· The Academy is hosting Oscar Night America, with 46 separate black-tie viewing parties across the country, so that everyone can share in that magical Oscar feeling of being richer, more beautiful, and more important than the regular population. [The O-Factor]
· The serious Oscar odds, according to Pinnacle Sports, still put Brokeback, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Reese Witherspoon and Rachel Weisz out front, with the closest race currently between Paul Giamatti and George Clooney for Supporting Actor. [The Carpetbagger]
· Didn't think "Hollywood's Original Blogger" Army Archerd was capable of writing the words "fuck," or "shit," much less "niggaz?" Well how about all three, in a single post? Whoop that trick, Original Blogga! [Army Archerd]
· Always open to helpful suggestions, Oscar set designer Roy Christopher turns to wife (yes, wife) Dorothy for green-room decor inspiration. [The Envelope]
· Technically not a "blog," but: Last minute celebrity beautification techniques for the big night include the application of a product called "Caviar Eye Creme," and a "diamond healing massage," because anything featured in a Richie Rich comic surely works cosmetic wonders. [Reuters]