The star of Ireland’s newest Oscar winning film today told about the heavy handed tactics of US immigration officials who refused him entry to America to attend the awards.

Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has tipped Brokeback Mountain for victory at Sunday's Academy Awards - despite admitting the film didn't dazzle him.

Comedian Jon Stewart has been asked to host this year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motions Pictures Arts and Sciences announced today.

Eight-time Oscar host Billy Crystal has turned down an offer to return as the presenter of the Academy Awards in 2006.