tinseltown brings to mind the image of big homes, big stars, and the iconic hilltop sign.ut this unfolding disaster is not happening in the hollywood hills or on an expensive soundstage. >> that part of hollywood is not the glamour part of hollywood. we call it east hollywood here in los angeles. it's more residential. it's more community. >> jackie goldberg is a former los angeles city councilwoman. in 1995 she represents a district where the city is building a subway. it's one of the largest public works projects of its time, and some of goldberg's constituents are complaining about it. >> we don't need a metro rail as they are proposing it. let's get back to the buses where the people can be moved around properly. >> not only are residents complaining, but so are the business owners. for them, it's less about the subway itself than the construction. they're losing money. >> it takes so long to build these things underground and you just don't have much choice but to tear streets up and close streets. businesses were putting big signs on their property saying, open for b

we take you to tinseltown for a preview of the 22nd academy awards. safeway presents real big deals of the week. or how to find big savings on the things you need. just make a straight line to safeway. your club card gets you deals you can't find anywhere else. right now, breakfast is on. oscar mayer bacon is only $3.99. rise and shine with simply orange oj, just $2.98. and oikos greek yogurt is only a buck. real big deals this week and every week. only at safeway. ingredients for life. >>> the three-time arena bowl champion >>> the weekend for the oskars but with musical performances, people could be talking about more than just the winner. michele turner has the scoop on the 26th academy award. >> jen any, straight ahead. >> the 86th academy award is said to be hollywood's biggest party with ellen degeneres as ring leaders, expect matthew mcconaughey and merrylstreep to get in the groove. there will be no shortage of star power. 1920s con yaiforts are pinned against astronauts. gravity and american hustle leading the pack with 10 nominations apiece.

steve, is tinseltown finally turning to the right? >> a little bit but not enough.this case, the real question why did it take them so long to wake up to the fact that there is a huge audience for family films and religious films? evangelical christian made "amazing grace" several years ago. there has been a huge market. they are fine waking up to it. >> rick? >> i hear the fill silver medal great. secondly, doesn't this just go to prove what i have been saying to you all for a very long time? hollywood has one ideology -- make money. they made the film because they believe that it is going to make money. that's what hollywood cares about. i'm really glad to see the pac vz giving more to republicans so we can put this to rest sxwuns for all. >> rick has been saying that for a long time. >> yeah. he has been. you know, i think jesus is nonpartisan by the way. anyway, i don't know if it is -- if this means they are going to the right and i'm afraid they will turn the movie noah into global warming. >> right, right. >> just kidding. >> they are also coming up with a ne

but as tinseltown gets ready to host the oscars can the industry reverse the trend? >>> there will be a lot of diamonds and other gems, not to mention beautiful fashions on display this sunday at the academy awards. jane wells hit the red carpet which may be a wet carpet this weekend. a few days ahead of hollywood's biggest night. she's going to tell us now how the business of making movies and where a lot of films are being made has changed over the past year. >> reporter: if it seems like there's a lot of really good film >> i will not fall into despair. >> reporter: -- it's not your imagination. >> there's nine best picture nominees. all of them are absolutely worthy. >> reporter: hollywood is being forced to put out a consistently good product as competition from quality television is fierce, especialally from netflix. >> a lot of choices that allow people to see things, and obviously if there's good material out there, whether it's on free tv or pay tv, i just think it's really good for the business. >> reporter: this year, netflix is even up for an oscar for be

tinseltown, the oscars are set to begin this evening.e a look behind the scenes on hollywood's biggest night of the year, coming up. [ female announcer ] a classic macaroni & cheese from stouffer's starts with freshly-made pasta, and 100% real cheddar cheese. but what makes stouffer's mac n' cheese best of all. that moment you enjoy it at home. stouffer's. made with care for you or your family. that moment you enjoy it at home. ...return on investment wall isn't a street... isn't the only return i'm looking forward to... for some, every dollar is earned with sweat, sacrifice, courage. which is why usaa is honored to help our members with everything from investing for retirement to saving for college. our commitment to current and former military members and their families is without equal. but something about spending this time together -- sailing past ancient glaciers in alaska -- makes you realize how old time is and how short life is. she can take all the time she wants. princess cruises. come back new. [ female announcer ] plan your

this was arguably tinseltown's biggest night of the year.were not exactly well versed on this year's top flicks. >> what do you think of judy bench's performance in please let go, please let go, that's my donkey? >> >> she did well. she had a family member that went through that. >> kate blanchett getting raves for her role in a fish called wanda how did you think it was. >> i think she did a really good job. i think she should get the oscar. >> did matt damon give a oscar i made love to my sandwich. >> i find more comedy in it maybe if it's not supposed to be funny. but making love to a sandwich is a little different than the norm. >> a fish called dashanda. >> thanks for inviting us into your home tonight. that is it for this "special report," fair, balanced and unafraid. greta goes "on the record" right now. >>> this is a fox news alert. we are three hours from this very minute from that reported deadline for ukrainian forces in crimea to surrender or face putin's russian military storm. russia is denying it issued the ultimatum to ukrain

who was there last night at lax to give ford a lift into tinseltown, abc's jimmy kimmel dressed up asur, standing at baggage claim ready to greet the controversial mayor and give him a lift. ford will be a guest on "jimmy kimmel live" on monday and catch it here on abc 7 at 11:35. always joking. >>> still ahead on the abc 7 sunday morning news one of the bay area's most oscar nominated movie makers is up for another academy award this year, you have to use all your senses to understand why he's such a success in hollywood. >>> and here's a live look now from our sutro tower cam, nice start to your morning here. we could see more showers today. we could see more showers today. lisa argen good morning nelly! woah. hey! have you ever tried honey nut cheerios? love 'em. neat! now you on the other hand... you need some help. why? look atchya. what is that? you mean my honey wand? [ shouting ] [ splat ] come on. matter of fact. [ rustling ] shirt. shoes. shades. ah! wow! now that voice... my voice? [ auto-tuned ] what's wrong with my voice? yeah man, bee got swag! be happy! be healthy! that

lupita nyong'o's best supporting actress win for the same movie seemed to herald a new commitment in tinseltowno telling broader stories. host ellen degeneres, a famously funny and also out member of the lbgt community led a telecast with departures from the homogeneous makeup. and alfonso cuaron became the first latino to win best director for "gravity." it snagged seven statues as the night's biggest winner. all that and cate blanchett called for more roles for women like "blue jasmine," as she accepted her best actress oscar for the film. and the cacademy could use some adversity. an "l.a. times" poll shows the viewers, most are white and 77% are male. christopher bloom is here to talk more about diversity in hollywood. congratulations on being right pretty much on all your predictions. it was lupita's night, she was a cinderella story. >> she was. when i first saw her in the nairobi blue dress, she looked like cinderella. there's a cool photo that went viral of her next to cinderella, and it's so beautiful and it was really her big night. her speech was amazing, brought everyone to tears in

. >> but as we have shown, jason's video proves sometimes life imitates art in tinseltown. >> it wasretty exciting just to have all that in front of your doorstep. i was just in the right place at the right time. it was 4d tv in real life. holy [ bleep ]! >>> coming up -- is this bird-brained idea for real? >> the man was actually able to flap his arms and liftoff and actually fly. >> it probably was fun to do. probably would be scary to do. >> when "caught on camera viral videos: is that possible" continues. continues. 6 so maybe we need to approach things differently, if we want to be ready for a longer retirement. ♪ marge: you know, there's for a more enjoyableent. way to get your fiber. try phillips fiber good gummies. they're delicious, and a good source of fiber to help support regularity. wife: mmmm husband: these are good! marge: the tasty side of fiber. from phillips. when my son was born, i remember, you know, picking him up and holding him against me. it wasn't just about me anymore. i had to quit. [ male announcer ] along with support, chantix (varenicline) is proven to h

. ♪ here come bad news talking this and that ♪ >> reporter: but tinseltown's new queen showed a muchen she joined meryl streep, amy adams and singer pharrell in this happy dance. ♪ because i'm happy clap along if you feel like a room without a roof ♪ >>reporter: and the happiness continues for best actress winner, cate blanchett. >> sit down, you're too old to be standing. >> reporter: and those "dallas buyers club" boys. winning best supporting actor. >> this is for the 36 million. people who have lost the battle. to aids. >> reporter: along with best actor, matthew mcconaughey bringing home his very best -- first oscar. >> to my wife camila and my kids, the courage and significance you give me every day i go out the door is unparalleled. you're the four people in my life that i want to make the most proud of me. to that i say, all right, all right, all right. >> for those of you watching around the world, it's been a tough couple of days for us here. it has been raining. [laughter] >> reporter: host ellen degeneral res kept the stars in stitches. >> i think you should think of your

brand-new this morning, "the hollywood reporter" is releasing the names of the most powerful stylist in tinseltownp three on the list is micaela erlanger, the woman overseeing every minute detail of fashion darling and oscar winner lupita nyong'o, speaking to us for the first time revealing her stylish secrets. >> i can't emphasize how much of a collaboration it was picking the color, the neckline, picking the silhouette, picking the fabric but we were inspired by champagne bubbles, which was the crystal detailing and embellishment on the gown that sort of trickled down. i think the moment that really changed the game was her in the red ralph lauren gown. that to me really solidified her as an icon, as a star. >> that was a bombshell moment in terms of fashion on the red carpet. >> she has become the fashion "it" girl in six months or so. >> it's been a whirlwind, that's for sure. >> reporter: even with buzz brewing about her work, micaela shared key styling techniques she uses on the star. one, use a camera. >> take pictures of yourself front, side, back and see how things read. >> reporter: two,

price list was michael tammero's coverage of the oscars and joins us right now from tinseltown.i went to bed for a little bit. where is my gift bag? i got nothing! and i was there. >> we got all the stuff and it's right by you. >> we sent you to the oscars. isn't that enough? >> especially since you were instagramming. >> it's enough. i fiek feel like a big winner. the big winner last night was "12 years a slave." this has been one of the tightest oscar races we've seen in many years, between "12 years a slave" and "gravity" and "american hustle" which got shut out. even though everyone was saying 12 years would get it, that hasn't been the case the last couple years. largely because the way the voting works for best picture. kind on a weighted way. foxlight did a fantastic job of marketing the film with the headline on billboards and print ads all around l.a. the last couple of weeks with it's time. it's time for the academy to honor a movie of the african-american spirit. the second time in 86 years. it's time 'cause they had a hard time getting some of the academy members wat