Margaret Cho, 02/22/12

Comedian, actor, and recording artist

My former bullies pay extra to come backstage and meet me after shows, and I pretend not to know them in front of their friends. It is the most divine pleasure to exact the revenge of the brutalized child that resides within.

Bonnie Fuller, 02/22/12

President & Editor-in-Chief, HollywoodLife.com

Rihanna and Chris Brown gave what they saw as a birthday present to their fans yesterday -- the release of remixes of two of their songs, which tell us why they are so in love again.

Cosima Cabrera, 02/22/12

Student at Yale University

This year Demián Bichir from Mexico received best actor Oscar nominations. While Bichir deserves to win, it is unlikely perhaps because Oscar voters are 94% Caucasian and Latinos are less than 2% of the Academy's voting members.

Ann Brenoff, 02/22/12

Senior Writer, The Huffington Post

Who among us hasn't, at least on occasion (if not with some regularity), washed down an anti-anxiety pill with a glass of wine? And is it really a potentially lethal thing to do?

Nico Lang, 02/22/12

Co-Creator and Co-Editor, In Our Words

Heigl is good at talking the talk -- speaking out about the inherent sexism in the movie industry -- but she seems almost willfully against challenging the norms of gender in cinema that she criticizes.

Evan Shapiro, 02/22/12

President, IFC

Consider what is now reality -- television is an important way to expand your talents, extend your career and rid yourself of cubas (named for the epitome of the post-Oscar slump, Cuba Gooding, Jr.). With that in mind, here are 11 Oscar Winners Who Need a TV Show, STAT.

Diana Nyad, 02/22/12

Long Distance Swimmer, Journalist, Broadcaster

Confidence, long-term belief, discipline, grace in defeat -- all qualities that help us make a good life -- were constructed as my personal foundation directly through my participation in sports.

Reyne Haines, 02/22/12

TV Personality; Author; Host, "The Art of Collecting"

As if good looks and the creative gene weren't enough to peek my curiosity -- his love of Harley Davidson's and Corvettes were the icing on the cake. I caught up with Grieco recently to talk about his passion for painting, and to ask "When do I get a ride on one of those bikes!"

Kevin Sessums, 02/22/12

I continued to kneel by Mr. Poitier's side and he continued to hold my hand. "Please finish telling me all about Matty May," he said softly, her name now coming from him as his had so often come from hers.

Joan E. Dowlin, 02/22/12

Musician

The moving testimonies of those that knew her and worked with her define her as a very kind, giving person and a loving parent. How can anyone be so heartless as to disrespect her by making these unfair, idiotic comparisons to how we view our military soldiers?

Danielle Berrin, 02/22/12

Journalist

A melee of civilian and professional journalists have poured forth unsolicited material that proves there are no boundaries whatsoever when it comes to celebrity reporting.

Adrian Grenier and Andrew Sharpless, 02/21/12

Did you know that it's currently legal in Florida to sell, possess and distribute shark fins? This needs to change.

Ellen DeGeneres, 02/21/12

Animatrice, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

I'm excited for the Oscars this year. We're gonna find out the hot color for spring on the red carpet. I hope it's celery. And we might see one of my favorite films, Bridesmaids, win an Oscar!

Malik Yusef, 02/21/12

Grammy-winning Songwriter; Spoken Word Artist

The money and fame, which caused us to pay attention to Whitney, weren't enough to save her life. Most people who have a lot of money and power don't always have someone working for them who is also willing to tell them the truth.

John Farr, 02/21/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

Unquestionably, there are a few memorable films in the running, but also a lot of filler -- some nominees that simply make you scratch your head in wonderment.

Tanya Young Williams, 02/21/12

TV Personality, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Legal Correspondent, Mother

Whitney Houston was a crowing jewel of the African-American community. On the red carpet at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, the passionate expressions of overwhelming loss were intimate and personal.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 02/21/12

Civil rights activist

Hollywood sets styles, captures imaginations, touches dreams. Worldwide, movies provide people with much of what they think about America. Yet, the 5,765 voting members of the Academy are far from representative of the moviegoing public.