Cheat Sheet - The 20 Best Moments From the Oscars

February 25, 2013 WATCH THIS! 1. Best Moments of the Oscars Seth MacFarlane kicked off the night with an awkward song about boobs. Then things got really crazy: Jennifer Lawrence took a tumble on the stairs as she accepted her Best Actress statuette, Steven Spielberg got snubbed yet again, and Michelle Obama beamed in from the White House. Watch video of the buzziest and most memorable moments from Hollywood's biggest night. Read it at The Daily Beast NOT FUNNY 2. Beasts of the C-Word And the Oscar for most offensive joke goes to ... The Onion. "Everyone else seems afraid to say it, but that Quvenzhané Wallis is kind of a c--t, right?" the satirical news outlet tweeted during last night's telecast, referencing the 9-year-old Best Actress nominee. The Daily Beast's Tricia Romano on the instant backlash. Read it at The Daily Beast SEXUAL ADVANCES 3. Top British Cardinal Resigns Things just keep getting worse at the Vatican. Britain's top Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, resigned on Monday as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with priests. O'Brien will not be allowed to participate in the papal election for Pope Benedict's successor, leaving Britain without a representative. He was set to retire after taking part in the papal election. On Sunday, Britain's Observer reported that three priests and one former priest had complained to the pope's representative in Britain about O'Brien's behavior, with the former priest accusing O'Brien of making sexual advances toward him in 1980. The complainant said he resigned as a priest "to preserve [his] integrity" after O'Brien became a bishop.  Read it at BBC News PUNXUSATAWNEY PHIL?! 4. 'Crippling' Blizzard Eyes Plains States Is spring really going to come soon? Not in the Plains states: the region hunkered down on Monday for the second 'crippling' blizzard in a week as a major storm eyed the region. Meteorologists said Monday that less snow accumulation is expected with this storm, but the wind will be more severe. Blizzard warnings were issued in Kansas through late Monday as the storm moved across Texas and toward Oklahoma and Missouri. The storm is also expected to affect the Southeast, with tornadoes feared in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.  Last week, a massive storm slammed the region, dumping 18 inches of snow in parts of Kansas and 13 inches in northern Missouri. Read it at USA Today INAUGURATION 5. New S. Korean Leader Warns North Welcome to the international stage, say hi to Psy and then issue a warning about North Korea. South Korea on Monday inaugurated its first female president, Park Geun-hye, who promptly warned North Korea that it will suffer the most if it continues pursuing its nuclear program. Park, 61, is the daughter of Park Chung-hee, who oversaw South Korea's huge growth on the international stage but was often reviled for his iron-fisted rule. He was assassinated 34 years ago, and his daughter's election late last year had been carried mainly by older voters who still remembered his glory days. At Monday's inauguration—which included a performance by "Gangnam Style" rapper Psy—Park promised "economic rejuvenation" of South Korea. Read it at The New York Times historic Raúl Castro: My Last Term Will be stepping down as president in 2018. THE LIFE IMPROVEMENT STORE Horsemeat Found in Ikea Meatballs Labeled as beef and pork. ADULT CONTENT Iceland Could Ban Internet Porn Would be defined as having violent or degrading content. fast cars Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500 Danica Patrick comes in eighth. OSCAR DISS Spielberg: Hollywood's Most Snubbed Director "Lincoln" loss is his seventh. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Seth MacFarlane's Edgiest Oscar Jokes Whether you found him hilarious or lame, it's undeniable that the Academy Awards host gave a provocative performance. Watch MacFarlane's most controversial comments, as he ripped on everything from Clooney's pedophilia to Lincoln's assassination. More Videos Best Dressed at the Oscars by Isabel Wilkinson Peretz: Don't Lecture Israel by Marty Peretz Why I Chose to Be Child-Free by Harry Siegel

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