Anne Hathaway is taking her father as her date to this year's Oscars ceremony. The 26-year-old actress is up for the Best Actress award for her part in "Rachel Getting Married" and is keen for her family to share in her success.

She said: "I'm taking my dad. Hopefully, if I can squeeze a few more tickets, I'm going to see if I can take my brother and my mom."

Angelina Jolie says her Oscar nomination is "a privilege beyond any expectation." The 33-year-old actress - who has been named in the Best Actress category for her role in "The Changeling" - added her year has been "exceptional" and credited the movie's director Clint Eastwood for helping her gain the Academy Award nod.

She said: "Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime. To receive a nomination from the Academy on top of that is a privilege beyond any expectation.

Rachel McAdams is dating Josh Lucas. The "Wedding Crashers" actress has moved on from former beau Ryan Gosling - with who she had a lengthy on-off relationship after they fell in love on the set of 2004 movie "The Notebook" - and into the arms of notorious ladies' man Josh.

The new couple were spotted canoodling at the Purple Ball, which was held to celebrate President Barack Obama's inauguration, on Tuesday, and left onlookers in no doubt they are an item.