Oscars 2015: Academy Awards Live Updates

The big day is here -- it's time for the 2015 Oscars.All the action begins tonight at 7 p.m. EST, with the glam from the red carpet, the winners and of course, your host with the most -- Neil Patrick Harris.Harris, 41, takes over for last year's host Ellen DeGeneres who was amazing in 2014 with her record-breaking selfie and non-stop jokes, something Harris said is daunting but also that he's ready for the challenge.

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Only Jared Leto can calm the screaming masses so smoothly. #oscars #redcarpet
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by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:26:46 AM
We're getting final instructions on how to behave backstage (no photos, sorry guys!) and everybody's excited for things to get going!

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 1:27:13 AM
For a complete Nominees List - Click Here

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:29:26 AM
Here we go Neil Patrick Harris just took the stage!!!!

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:30:33 AM
"Tonight we honor Hollywood's best and whitest ... I mean brightest" - Neil

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:31:06 AM
Neil just pointed at Clint Eastwood and basically asked him to pull a Kanye West -- this is going to be good!

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:31:45 AM
Neil is singing a montage of past films and Anna Kendrick just joined him -- best Duet Ever!

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:33:29 AM
Now Jack Black is joining in on the fun!! Tenacious D!!!!

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:34:06 AM
There really are no words -- this is easily one of the best musical numbers in Oscars history, so much diverse talent -- more Jack Black, more Kendrick, more more!!

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:35:07 AM
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So when will The Barden Bellas pop out onto the stage to join @AnnaKendrick47!? (@PitchPerfect) #Oscars
Feb. 22, 2015
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by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:35:48 AM
"That whole thing, completely improvised" - Neil

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:37:00 AM
American Sniper grossed almost $300 million ---- "American Sniper is Oprah, cause you're rich" - Neil

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:37:42 AM
Best Supporting Actor
- Robert Duvall, "The Judge"
- Ethan Hawke, "Boyhood"
- Edward Norton, "Birdman"
- Mark Ruffalo, "Foxcatcher"
- J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"
by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:39:13 AM
And the winner is .... J.K. Simmons

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:41:51 AM
Press room erupted into applause for J.K. Simmons.

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 1:42:03 AM
"Wow ... I am grateful everyday for the most remarkable person I know my wife" - JK

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:42:49 AM
"I am grateful for you love, your kindness, your wisdom, your sacrifice, your patience" - JK talking about his wife and his children

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:43:15 AM
"You are smart, loving people and that's because you are a reflection of your mother." - JK. "Call your mom, call you dad. If you are lucky enough to have a mother or father on this planet don't text, call them."

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:43:59 AM
Amazing speech!! Just simply amazing.

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:44:11 AM
J.K. Simmons is going to be heading backstage at some point soon -- anybody have any questions for him?!

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 1:44:31 AM
Congratulations, J.K. Simmons. You are a great actor. I love your work.

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by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:45:27 AM
Great speech for JK. Simmons

by Ms B 2/23/2015 1:45:59 AM
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The Oscar for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role goes to J.K. Simmons for Whiplash. #Oscars http://t.co/xAqTVJ7sjQ
Feb. 22, 2015
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by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 1:46:17 AM
Neil Patrick Harris is doing a pretty good job so far!

by Jane Sharma 2/23/2015 1:47:26 AM
JK SIMMONS IS BACKSTAGE! Any questions for him??

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 2:01:55 AM
Ask JK Simmons if he will continue with the State Farm Commercials - I HOPE - very entertaining

by GP W 2/23/2015 2:05:37 AM
JK Simmons joked that "maybe more people saw me tonight than see me in the commercials for the first time!" "This is the cherry on top of this extraordinary experience that 'Whiplash' has been for me."

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 2:07:04 AM
Ask j.k how difficult it was to bully miles

by mike95 2/23/2015 2:08:11 AM
@Mike95: He did say that he did think there were admirable traits about his character, but he doesn't admire his pedagogy.

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 2:08:52 AM
Really liked JK as JJ in Spider-Man movies.

by Albert Skretka 2/23/2015 2:09:20 AM
Ask him how similar is his personality to that of the character he played.

by bk 2/23/2015 2:09:23 AM
What was the most challenging part of the role you played?

by Fin 2/23/2015 2:09:29 AM
He just left, but for those wondering, J.K. Simmons said he didn't script his speech and said what he had to say (regarding his family). He was humble, sweet and very funny.

by Lesley Messer 2/23/2015 2:09:34 AM
Now
Foreign Language Film
- "Ida," Poland
- "Leviathan," Russia
- "Tangerines," Estonia
- "Timbuktu," Mauritania
- "Wild Tales," Argentina
by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 2:09:54 AM
And the winner is ... Ida

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 2:10:25 AM
"How did I get here?" director of "Ida" "Fantastic, life is full of surprises!"

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 2:11:21 AM
Now
Visual Effects
- "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
- "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
- "Guardians of the Galaxy"
- "Interstellar"
- "X-Men: Days of Future Past"
by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:02:49 AM
And the winner is .. Interstellar

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:04:12 AM
Now,
Animated Short Film
- "The Bigger Picture"
- "The Dam Keeper"
- "Feast"
- "Me and My Moulton"
- "A Single Life"
by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:06:28 AM
And the winner is ... Feast

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:07:29 AM
Animated Feature Film
- "Big Hero 6"
- "The Boxtrolls"
- "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
- "Song of the Sea"
- "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya"
by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:09:15 AM
And the winner is ... Big Hero 6

by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:10:45 AM
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The Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film goes to Big Hero 6. #Oscars http://t.co/PB96gyR7Bb
Feb. 22, 2015
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by Michael Rothman 2/23/2015 3:12:07 AM
Congrats on the win for Big Hero 6. My kids and I loved this awesome movie. So touching, heartwarming and action filled

by Maria Espaillat 2/23/2015 3:14:27 AM