The Morning Shortlist for February 23

Despite rumors that Madonna would debut Jesus Luz as her official "Oscars boyfriend" at Vanity Fair's after party, the material girl flew solo. Maybe it was past Jesus' bedtime? (D-Listed)

As promised, John Mayer escorted Jennifer Aniston to the Oscars. Unfortunately, neither he nor Jen engaged in a staredown, dance-off, or my-date-is-cuter-than-your-date contest with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Sheesh. Adults these days. (US)

Oscar winner Kate Winslet says she's done with nude scenes, but who should take over her skin-baring schtick? She nominates Susan Sarandon. (Popsugar)

Kunio Kato charmed the audience with his "Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto" acceptance speech, but hit a snag backstage when he lost his translator. A call was sent out in the pressbox for Japanese speakers. Preferably ones familiar with Styx. (E! Online)

No Oscars song-and-dance would be complete without a little bit of controversey. Was Beyonce Knowles, who high-kicked her way around host Hugh Jackman in such good voice, lip synching? (Perez Hilton)

Rumored couple Dev Patel and Freida Pinto were cornered by Ryan Seacrest who asked them point-blank if they were dating. They said no. Then Ryan persisted in badgering them like your grandmother at a family reunion. (E! Online)

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher weren't at the Oscars themselves, but they did spend the evening watching on TV and primping for Demi's big after party. We know because they twittered the whole time. (Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher on Twitter)

Backstage, Oscar winner Sean Penn called Mickey Rourke an "excellent bridgeburner" and consoled his pal by saying "life is tough." Platinum-toothed Mick didn't seem too bitter as he hit the town. Or perhaps he was just lifting the wrong finger? (EW)