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Oscar Rolls Out Red Carpet

By Caroline Miller,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2009 6:47 PM CST
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(Newser) – Miley Cyrus was one of the first to arrive with her mom, in a flower-petaled Zuhair Murad gown. Mickey Rourke showed in a Jean Paul Gautier tux, accessorized with a photo of Loki, the love-of-his-life dog who died last week. For other highlights from the Oscar red carpet click "image."

For the night's fashion highs and lows, go to the Los Angeles Times.

Singer Miley Cyrus arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Singer Miley Cyrus arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Miley Cyrus arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre.
Actress Miley Cyrus arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre.   (Getty Images)
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Gwen Stefani arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in West Hollywood, Calif.
Gwen Stefani arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in West Hollywood, Calif.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
British actress Kate Winslet accepts the Oscar for best actress for her work in The Reader during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
British actress Kate Winslet accepts the Oscar for best actress for her work in "The Reader" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
British director Danny Boyle accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on Slumdog Millionaire during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
British director Danny Boyle accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
A.R. Rahman performs during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
A.R. Rahman performs during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Jerry Lewis accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Jerry Lewis accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Actress Penelope Cruz is seen backstage at the Oscars after winning for best supporting actress for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Actress Penelope Cruz is seen backstage at the Oscars after winning for best supporting actress for her role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Producer Christian Colson, along with the cast and crew, accept the best motion picture Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Producer Christian Colson, along with the cast and crew, accept the best motion picture Oscar for "Slumdog Millionaire" on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre.
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre.   (Getty Images)
Brad Pitt, nominated for an Oscar for best actor, arrives with actress Angelina Jolie, nominated for best actress.
Brad Pitt, nominated for an Oscar for best actor, arrives with actress Angelina Jolie, nominated for best actress.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Marisa Tomei, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in The Wrestler, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.
Marisa Tomei, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "The Wrestler," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.
Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actresses Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson arrive at the 81st Annual Academy Awards at Kodak Theatre.
Actresses Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson arrive at the 81st Annual Academy Awards at Kodak Theatre.   (Getty Images)
Melissa Leo, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in Frozen River, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.
Melissa Leo, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "Frozen River," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actors Madhur Mittal, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel arrive at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Actors Madhur Mittal, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel arrive at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.   (Getty Images)
Mickey Rourke, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in The Wrestler, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday.
Mickey Rourke, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in "The Wrestler," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in Doubt, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.
Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "Doubt," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Meryl Streep, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in Doubt, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Meryl Streep, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "Doubt," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Sean Penn, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in Milk, and his wife Robin Wright Penn arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Sean Penn, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in "Milk," and his wife Robin Wright Penn arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
British actress Kate Winslet, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in The Reader, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
British actress Kate Winslet, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "The Reader," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section...   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Angelina Jolie, nominated for best actress for Changeling, and Brad Pitt, nominated for best actor for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, arrive for the 81st Academy Awards.
Angelina Jolie, nominated for best actress for "Changeling," and Brad Pitt, nominated for best actor for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," arrive for the 81st Academy Awards.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jennifer Aniston, left, and John Mayer arrive at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Jennifer Aniston, left, and John Mayer arrive at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Jojo
Feb 23, 2009 12:45 AM CST
Wow, 3 out of 25 pictures are of Miley Cyrus at the Academy Awards? Really?

 
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