Whoopi Goldberg Oscar 2009

Whoopi Goldberg is an American actress, comedian, singer-songwriter and media personality. She is one of only a handful of people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards. She has also won two Golden Globes and two Saturn Awards.

Los Angeles - The 81 Academy Awards Sunday night to celebrate glamor and glitter that Hollywood terms. It is a large part of the Oscar festivities each year. But the middle of a debilitating recession and a slide in the viewer's interest, this year's show will feature some important changes.

Oscar organizers are also promising second surprise strategies aimed at revitalizing format. Host Hugh Jackman, who recently voted the sexiest man alive, marks a break with previous hosts and Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal.