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Today in the news: Pediatricians make new claims about childhood fevers; Lady Gaga gives birth to a machine gun; Facebook reveals Facebook Messages; the best laughing baby clip ever; and civil unrest in Libya continues.

There was glitz, glamour, a wealth of cleavage, and a litany of awkward jokes read not-so-subtly from a teleprompter. It’s easy – and hilarious – to poke fun at Hollywood’s frequently botoxed royalty, but there’s no denying the rich crop of excellent films they made last year, and rightfully celebrated at last night’s Academy Awards. Here are our top six most memorable moments from the evening’s festivities, plus a couple of blunders.

My time out west was fantastic. But somehow, on the way home, it didn't quite end up being all that I thought it would be. What was once relaxing was suddenly a reminder that my life is about to change drastically and I'm not quite ready for it.

They take their bachelor parties very seriously here in England. To be accurate, that's not even what they call them. Here, it's a "stag do" for the boys and a "hen night" for the girls.

Everything is going so well in my life. And I hate writing that down. I hate even thinking it. I really do. But my book tour was a success, my daughter got into the competitive school we hoped she’d get into, and my boyfriend brings a smile to my face (and flowers) every time I see him.