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The Hollywood home of the Academy Awards show has a new name to replace the one it lost when Eastman Kodak Co. filed for bankruptcy in January.

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CNNMoney: Kodak breaking up with the Oscarsupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 13:57:00

Eastman Kodak is trying to end its sponsorship of the Hollywood theater that bears its name and hosts the Academy Awards as part of the photography company's bankruptcy process.

Eddie Murphy to host next Oscarsupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 16:34:00

Comedian Eddie Murphy will host the Oscars next February, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.

People.com: Natalie Portman, Colin Firth Are Top Oscar Winnersupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 10:50:00

The King's Speech is the major winner at 83rd annual Academy Awards

People.com: Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem Hit First Red Carpet Since Babyupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 08:29:00

Cruz rocks a slinky body-after-baby in a glittery red bombshell gown by L'Wren Scott

People.com: Oscar Trivia: What You Don't Know (But Should!) About Hollywood's Big Nightupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 02:33:00

Plus: Play our real-time trivia game starting at 8:30 p.m. ET!

People.com: Modern Family Cast Celebrate the Oscarsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 19:29:00

The cast of the hit sitcom demonstrates what happens to their family when they get together for movie trivia

People.com: Scarlett Johansson, Russell Brand Added to Oscar Lineupupdated: Tue Feb 22 2011 10:34:00

The Oscar night presenters list just got sexier

People.com: Try a Black Swan-Inspired Oscar Cocktail!updated: Wed Feb 16 2011 09:08:00

In honor of the Best Picture nominee, Cheryl Cecchetto whips up a sweet drink to make at your own Oscar party

People.com: Colin Firth's Oscar Wish: Just Clone Himupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 15:48:00

"I feel obliged to take my temperature or something," the Oscar front-runner says of all the inquiries about his well-being

People.com: Nicole Kidman Cried Over Oscar Nomination, Much to Her Daughter's Dismayupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 14:49:00

"She said, 'Why are we sad?' I said, 'No. We're not sad, Sunday. We're happy,' " the actress recalls

People.com: James Franco's Grandmother Will Lead His Oscar Cheering Sectionupdated: Tue Feb 01 2011 18:48:00

The co-host of the Feb. 27 awards will have "the whole family" there to support him

People.com: Watch the Oscar Nominations Live!updated: Tue Jan 25 2011 09:12:00

Who will get nods at this year's Academy Awards? Watch it live

People.com: What You Didn't See on the Oscarsupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 12:57:00

From Jake Gyllenhaal's nickname for Rachel McAdams to Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner's giggle-fest, find out what you missed on TV

People.com: Mo'Nique Wins Her Oscar for Preciousupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 09:13:00

Avatar wins for art direction, The Hurt Locker for its original screenplay

People.com: Anne Hathaway to Announce Oscar Nomineesupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 18:30:00

Nods in 10 of 24 categories will be revealed Feb. 2 on live television

Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Yearupdated: Sat Dec 26 2009 13:23:00

Efren Peñaflorida, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.

TV producer starts charity for young dancersupdated: Wed Nov 25 2009 08:47:00

Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.

People.com: Alec Baldwin: Oscar Hosting Pressure on Steve Martinupdated: Tue Nov 17 2009 08:49:00

"Steve Martin has done this before, while for me it is the first time," the actor tells PEOPLE

People.com: Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin to Host the Oscarsupdated: Wed Nov 04 2009 11:29:00

The comedian and the 30 Rock star follow Hugh Jackman as emcees of Hollywood's biggest night

Wolfgang Puck in LA: Part 1updated: Wed Aug 19 2009 11:05:00

Award-winning chef Wolfgang Puck takes My City My Life on a tour of his favorite places in Los Angeles.

Number of best picture nominees doublingupdated: Wed Jun 24 2009 18:05:00

The number of movies nominated for the best picture Oscar will double next year, a move apparently aimed at bolstering sagging ratings for the Academy Awards broadcast.

People.com: Oscar Steps Aside for the Winter Olympicsupdated: Thu Mar 26 2009 07:44:00

The Oscars are moving to a new date next year to make room for another golden event - the 2010 Winter Olympics.

People.com: John Mayer's Solution for Red-Carpet Nerves: Jen Anistonupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 00:44:00

The singer went to the Oscars as "moral support" for his girlfriend – only to reverse roles

People.com: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston Share Oscar Spotlightupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 18:44:00

The two women share smiles, not tension, at the Kodak Theatre

People.com: Brad and Angelina Make Oscars a Date Nightupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 13:45:00

Their kids spent the Oscars home "throwing spaghetti against the wall," Pitt tells PEOPLE

People.com: Anne Hathaway Had No Time to Be Nervousupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 11:47:00

Being nominated and having to sing with Hugh Jackman kept the star on her toes

People.com: Slumdog Stars Address Dating Rumorsupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 10:01:00

"I've been waiting for you to call me up," Freida Pinto jokes with Ryan Seacrest

People.com: Hugh Jackman Reveals Not-So-Secret Oscar Pickupdated: Sun Feb 15 2009 15:10:00

While plans for the event are under wraps, the show's host lets a few details slip

Dressing the stars is other fierce Oscar raceupdated: Tue Feb 10 2009 12:23:00

On Academy Awards night, the biggest speculation is still about whose name is in the envelope. But the most-asked question has become, "Who are you wearing?"

People.com: Jessica Biel Lands Oscars Gigupdated: Tue Feb 03 2009 18:49:00

The actress will host the Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards this Saturday

Academy sues firm selling $175,000 Oscar packageupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 09:20:00

Buy a $175,000 package to attend the Oscars and you might buy yourself trouble, lawyers for the Academy Awards warn.

People.com: Forest Whitaker to Announce Academy Award Nominationsupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 12:36:00

The Oscar-winning actor will unveil the nominations at a news conference on Thursday

People.com: Oscar Ballots to Be Mailed Fridayupdated: Thu Dec 25 2008 10:58:00

Some 5,810 voting members of the Academy will decide this year's nominees

Alicia Keys, John Legend to perform for CNN Heroesupdated: Thu Nov 20 2008 09:22:00

Grammy Award winners Alicia Keys and John Legend will perform at "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing on Thanksgiving on CNN.

CNN Heroes awardsupdated: Thu Nov 20 2008 09:22:00

Each of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008 will receive awards made from environmentally friendly materials.

People.com: Johnny Depp Back as Captain Jack - & Tonto & Mad Hatterupdated: Thu Sep 25 2008 11:58:00

The star boards a possible fourth Pirates of the Caribbean, plus The Lone Ranger and Alice in Wonderland

People.com: Oscar Bleacher Seats to Be Available to Publicupdated: Wed Sep 17 2008 12:00:00

An online auction starting Monday will determine the 300 people who'll sit outside

People.com: Ugly Betty, Brothers & Sister Top GLAAD Awardsupdated: Sun Apr 27 2008 23:05:00

Ellen DeGeneres and Kathy Griffin and her mom add to evening's laughs

People.com: Daniel Day-Lewis, No Country for Old Men Win Top Oscarsupdated: Mon Feb 25 2008 19:43:00

The 80th annual Academy Awards proved to be nothing if not international – honoring performers from Spain, England and France on Hollywood's big night Sunday.

People.com: Charlize Theron to Catch Oscars in Her Pajamasupdated: Mon Feb 18 2008 22:22:00

Charlize Theron may have reflected '20s-style Hollywood glamour in the stunning beaded gown she wore to the 2004 Oscars, when she won as Best Actress for Monster – but this year she plans on something completely different.

People.com: Vanity Fair Cancels Its Oscar Partyupdated: Wed Feb 06 2008 10:04:00

The annual Vanity Fair Oscar party is the latest casualty of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The magazine has decided to cancel its annual bash on Academy Awards night.

People.com: Leo, Brandy Listen Intently at Star-Heavy Democratic Debateupdated: Fri Feb 01 2008 20:22:00

Candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama draw an Oscar-worthy crowd

SI.com: Arash Markazi: Behind the scenes at the ESPYsupdated: Sun Jul 15 2007 03:00:00

HOLLYWOOD -- I'm not supposed to be on the eleventh floor of the Mondrian Hotel. At least, I don't think so. I have no business being pampered alongside the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Justin Verlander and Vincent Chase himself, Adrian Grenier, yet there my name is on a list right next to theirs.

People.com: Jordin Sparks: 'I Love the Love!'updated: Fri May 25 2007 10:35:00

Although Jordin Sparks was overcome with emotion when Ryan Seacrest announced that she was the sixth American Idol, she still managed to talk to reporters when the show ended. After sharing her win with her family, getting her makeup touched up - and meeting Bette Midler! - she spoke backstage at the Kodak Theatre about winning, paparazzi and what's next.

People.com: Tuesday's Idol: What You Didn't Seeupdated: Wed May 23 2007 18:23:00

Blake's VIP Treatment Thirty minutes before the show started, Blake Lewis, rockin' his performance gear, made an appearance in the FOX VIP room in the Kodak Theatre lobby. The room lit up as the finalist was escorted in, looking cool as ice despite having to get onstage and take on Jordin Sparks moments later. Blake, who was all smiles, greeted guests, shaking hands as he made his way around the room.

'Sunshine' directors praise movie familyupdated: Fri Feb 23 2007 12:52:00

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris are going to miss their family. Not their immediate family -- their movie family.

Behind the scenes Oscar recapupdated: Thu Mar 11 2004 09:55:00

Every year, the Oscars are a parade of the best Hollywood has to offer -- an elegant display of gowns, tuxes and beautiful faces. But as much as the hundreds of millions viewers see worldwide, there's lots more that happens behind the scenes.

One Oscar to rule them allupdated: Sun Feb 29 2004 16:49:00

The first one was nosed out by a schizophrenic mathematician. The second fell to a pair of 1920s schemers.

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