The Los Angeles Police Department will be using the all-new T3 Series — the latest in personal mobility technology and design, purpose-built for law enforcement. Ideal for the Oscar’s expansive venue and massive crowds, the three-wheeled, high-performance units enhance officers’ visibility from a stable, standing position on an 8-inch raised platform as well as improved response times with speeds of up to 25mph. Read the rest of this entry  

With diamonds playing a visible role on Oscar night, Amnesty International USA and Global Witness have asked artists and filmmakers to wear a red teardrop pin to raise awareness about conflict diamonds and their impact on child soldiers.

Artists who will wear the pin at the Academy Awards(R) ceremony and at Oscar celebrations include nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling and Djimon Hounsou. Read the rest of this entry  

And the Oscar Blog goes to … “The Showbiz Show!” The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is going to get a dose of reality on Sunday, February 25 as COMEDY CENTRAL’s “The Showbiz Show with David Spade” goes live with its first-ever “The Showbiz Show” Oscar Blog. To get the immediate take on the red carpet, winners, losers, speeches and everything in between, log-on to www.theshowbizshow.com. Read the rest of this entry  

The award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, who co-starred in the 2006 hit film Dreamgirls, will wear the Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe to the 79th Annual Academy Awards. At the Awards, Noni Rose will perform “Patience”, one of three Best Original Song nominations from the film. Read the rest of this entry