[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Miley did the voiceover for Bolt and wrote the song that was up for Best Song.

No, she didn't. Three songs were nominated--two from Slumdog and one from Wall-E, which was written by Peter Gabriel. There was a studio push to get a nom for the Bolt song, but it didn't work.

The real reason Miley was there is that she's a Disney star and the Oscars were an ABC-Disney extravaganza. I was amused to see that the post-Oscars Barbara Walters special kicked off with an interview of the Jonas Brothers, who had zero to do with the Oscars but who are also Disney stars.

Synergy, baby.

[Deb]

Miley's song was nominated for a Golden Globe and her concert movie made a fortune for the studio. She has a new one coming out. Beyonce has put on some weight since her "Dreamgirls" days, but she did a great job keeping up with Jackman (in stilettos). "Cadillac Records" was unwatchable.

The Jonas Brothers have a Beatles-type movie coming out and were on barbara Walter's show for the young demos.

[sarasota]

You’re right; I was still thinking of the Golden Globes? Award season is overkill and the Oscars fail to surprise by the time they roll around.

[Valentine_W]

I will admit that I like the Jonas Brothers, but Miley Cyrus annoys me. I was pretty nonchalant about her until I saw her interview on Ellen where she couldn’t stop giggling about her 20 year old boyfriend.