Oscar party
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An Oscar party is any of the various parties, usually held by entertainment-media corporations, immediately following the broadcast of the Academy Awards
ceremony. Some sponsors, such as Vanity Fair magazine
, are known for holding such a party year after year, and the influence of the sponsor can be roughly measured by the caliber of the stars
that attend their party. In recent years, many of these events have adopted a charitable theme, such as the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party
.
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
ceremony. Some sponsors, such as Vanity Fair magazine
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
, are known for holding such a party year after year, and the influence of the sponsor can be roughly measured by the caliber of the stars
Movie star
A movie star is a celebrity who is well-known, or famous, for his or her starring, or leading, roles in motion pictures. The term may also apply to an actor or actress who is recognized as a marketable commodity and whose name is used to promote a movie in trailers and posters...
that attend their party. In recent years, many of these events have adopted a charitable theme, such as the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party
Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party
The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party is an annual party held every year in Los Angeles, California since 1993, following the Academy Awards ceremony. The first party was held in February 1993 at Maple Drive Restaurant and raised $300,000...
.