Elton John clears $6 million net on viewing and after-party, a Barbra Streisand supergroup at the Governors Ball, Seth's overnight orchestra, and the late-night scene at the Chateau

Seen by billions but touched by few, here's an exclusive hands-on tour of the most famous envelope in the world.

From Jessica Chastain chatting up Harry Potter, to Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams hunkering down together, to awards winners with trophies riding shuttle buses -- a continuously updating gallery of the scene leading up to Oscar night.

The Weinstein Company just acquired the project, which "Argo" scribe Chris Terrio wrote

He used to be known for his run-ins with actors, but David O. Russell's recent success has put him in a select group that includes Elia Kazan, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet

Robert De Niro hinted at a very personal connection to what Bradley Cooper's character was going through in "Silver Linings Playbook"

Jon Bon Jovi with Harvey Weinstein, J. Lo and Bradley Cooper, Stacy Keibler, Real Housewives, and no time to watch the NFL playoffs. The nonstop scene inside the Four Seasons and across West Hollywood on a packed party weekend

The social scene between commercials, the blown kisses, and Eva Longoria kneeling before George Clooney. The top untelevised moments from inside the rapid fire show.

David O. Russell's film does what only 13 other films in Oscar history have done

Steven Spielberg heads field of DGA Award nominees heavy with past winners, including Tom Hooper; award is one of the most reliable Oscar predictors

David O. Russell comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" wins five top film awards, including actor and actress for Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence; "Homeland" and "Big Bang Theory" win TV honors

At TheWrap's screening series, director David O. Russell explained the convoluted casting process that led to one of the year's most acclaimed movie ensembles