Tired of your usual Oscar's celebration--you know, the one that involves you, your friends, the couch and a carton of ice cream? Change things up this year with our fun ideas! From dressed-up cocktails to shimmering wall decor, we'll show you how to host an Academy Awards celebration with pizzazz. Check out our top picks,... read more

If planning a dinner party stresses you out, you're not alone.  Cleaning your place, cooking dinner and keeping everyone happy all night can be quite a feat. But it is possible to host this kind of get-together--and enjoy every minute of it, says Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi. Read on for her top tips. Plan... read more