Roll out the red carpet, it’s time for the 2012 Oscars. The Academy has set the date for Sunday, Feb. 26, so it’s time to load up your iPhone with Oscar-themed apps to keep track of the nominees, fashion and gossip.
Oscars
Become a virtual member of The Academy when you download the free Oscars app for iPhone. Not only can you view nominations and predict the winners, the app also promises to have exclusive backstage access on the night of the big Hollywood show. If you can’t get enough of all things Oscar such as the red carpet and A-list after-parties, you’ll definitely want to have this app for the day of the awards show. Until then, waste your spare time playing the “My Picks” game in which you predict who will win and share with friends.
Live from the Red Carpet
The free Live from the Red Carpet iPhone app from E! was updated with a much cleaner look for the 2012 award show season. Join Giuliana Rancic and Ryan Seacrest as they get up close and personal with celebrities on the red carpet with this fantastic app. A new “Live Event” feature gives you one-stop access to event-day tweets from the E! hosts, celebrities and more. Of course, this award show app is filled with the nominations, event news and access to E!’s signature GlamCam 360.
OTRC: On the Red Carpet Entertainment News
Get comprehensive coverage of the Oscars award season with the free OTRC: On the Red Carpet Entertainment News app for iPhone. The app has a special section devoted to Oscars coverage with news and exclusive celebrity interviews. You can also use the app to peruse entertainment news, photos, on-demand videos, celebrity baby news and much, much more. This Hollywood award show and entertainment news app is perfect for the pop culture junkie to use year-round.
Hollywood Reporter: Race to the Oscars
Are you more of an Oscars information junkie than a fan of what celebrities are wearing on the red carpet? Then check out the free Hollywood Reporter: Race to the Oscars app for iPhone. This Oscars-themed app is filled with expert predictions, movie trailers, nominee bios and more. The Oscars trivia game in the app is sure to be a party pleaser if you are throwing or headed to an award show viewing party.
Awards Hero: Oscars Edition
Do you take award season super seriously? Check out the free Awards Hero: Oscars Edition to create your own Oscars pool similar to a March Madness pool and compete against your friends. It’s really easy to create an Oscars pool with your Facebook friends via the app. This award show-focused app also has an historical database of everything you need to know about past Oscars going back to very the first show.
