Tom Sherak

• Former motion picture academy president Tom Sherak dies

  Former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak has died after a 12-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 68.

• Jennifer Lawrence to announce Oscar nominations

  Jennifer Lawrence will join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science President Tom Sherak to announce the nominations for this year's Oscar awards.

• Billy Crystal replaces Eddie Murphy as host of the Oscars 2012

  Billy Crystal, who has previously hosted the Oscar ceremony eight times - is returning to front the show for the first time since 2004.

• Oprah Winfrey not hosting Oscars: Academy

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has denied reports that they have approached Oprah Winfrey to host the 84th Oscar awards.

• Mo'Nique to present Oscar nominations

  Mo'Nique will join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak to announce the nominations this year on January 25.