By John Solomon
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Jane Fonda is planning to shed a few tears on Saturday.
Forget glamour girls Jessica Chastain versus Jennifer Lawrence. By the end of a long Oscars telecast, the only person who could have stolen the fashion conversation was first lady Michelle Obama _ and she did.
Some dressed down in jeans and hoodies. Others looked camera-ready in suits or chic dresses and spiky stilettos.
It's always fun to hear what Jennifer Lawrence has to say _ even if you have to lip read because she's being bleeped.
Forget Jessica Chastain vs. Jennifer Lawrence. The most heated contest on the Oscars red carpet could be the one between Giorgio Armani and Dior Haute Couture.
The Oscar bleacher fans get a wave from some of the stars, like Jane Fonda, and a peace sign from others, like Channing Tatum.
The folks behind Hollywood's glitziest night have imported some help this year _ from Broadway.

When the White House released a photograph Saturday that shows President Obama firing a shotgun at Camp David on Aug. 4, it was intended to back up Mr. Obama’s previous statement that “up at Camp David, we do skeet shooting all the time” — a claim met with skepticism, both real and playful, by many on the political right.
The day abortion was legalized was a blockbuster for news.
Show Bits brings you the 70th annual Golden Globes awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.
Jodie Foster's acceptance speech drew warm praise at one of the night's post-show parties.

While the Academy Award-winning actress celebrates her birthday, The List looks at some decisions Jane Fonda won't be celebrating.
Every year fashion offers up the good, the bad and the ugly. But what the industry is really built on _ and consumers respond to _ is buzz.

At last, some Hollywood news of interest: silver screen conservative Jon Voight is likely to take on a meaty role as a Soviet agent in "Reagan," an upcoming $35 million independent production backed by an unapologetic, determined team of creatives, including producer Ralph Winter, a force behind the "X-Men" film series, plus Mark Joseph, a producer associated with "The Passion of the Christ" and "The Chronicles of Narnia."
Every year fashion offers up the good, the bad and the ugly. But what the industry is really built on _ and consumers respond to _ is buzz.
"I'd love to have a television series of my own," Miss Fonda said. "I'm hoping that might happen."
Jane Fonda: Oscar winner to add prints next to dad's at Chinese Theatre →
"I am very, very excited," Miss Fonda said in an interview this week. "I thought probably I would die and this would never happen. I'm just really thrilled that it actually is happening, and not only that, but I get to put my hand and footprints right next to my father. ... I'm just so happy I'll probably cry."
Jane Fonda: Oscar winner to add prints next to dad's at Chinese Theatre →