'The Artist' and 'Hugo' lead Oscar nominations
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak speaks onstage during the 84th Academy Awards announcement held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater Credit: Getty
Awards season is upon us, and nominations for the biggest show of them all - the Academy Awards - were announced yesterday, with Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" leading the pack with 11 nominations. Hollywood heavyweights (and friends) George Clooney and Brad Pitt did well, each nabbing two noms, but perhaps the the biggest surprise was Melissa McCarthy scoring a supporting actress nom for her role in the hilarious (but un-Oscar-esque) comedy "Bridesmaids."
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The Academy failed to recognize the work of these actors (and an actress turned director) for this year's awards.
Tilda Swinton in "We Need to Talk About Kevin"
Charlize Theron in "Young Adult"
Angelina Jolie for "In the Land of Blood and Honey" (director)
Ryan Gosling in "The Ides of March"
Michael Fassbender in "Shame"
Leonardo DiCaprio in "J. Edgar"
Up close with Gilgo killer's court officer ... Deadly North Bellport shooting ... Jericho football forfeits season ... Picture This: 1996 Yankees
Up close with Gilgo killer's court officer ... Deadly North Bellport shooting ... Jericho football forfeits season ... Picture This: 1996 Yankees
