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1 - Harris and his Opening Number

Neil Patrick Harris wowed with an opening number for the ages, having Anna Kendrick and Jack Black join him onstage for "Moving Pictures," a montage to past movies like "Back to the Future" and "Singin'," written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, the duo behind "Frozen's" "Let It Go."

Harris opened mimicking iconic dances from these movies, then Kendrick came onstage wearing a gold, Cinderella-inspired gown. The two performed a duet for a few seconds before Black screams, "Enough!" the Tenacious D rocker then joined the duo on stage. It was incredible.

2 - The Passionate Speeches

From J.K. Simmons to Patricia Arquette, the speeches were all moving.

Simmons won the first award of the night for Best Supporting Actor, thanking his beautiful wife Michelle Schumacher.

"I am grateful every day for the most remarkable person I know, my wife," Simmons said. "I am grateful for you love, your kindness, your wisdom, your sacrifice, your patience."

3 - The "Glory" Performance That Had Everyone in Tears

Common and John Legend took the stage and performed "Glory" from "Selma," which many in the audience in tears, including Chris Pine and David Oyelowo, the film's star. The song then won for Best Original Song.

Common said, "Recently John and I got to go to Selma and perform on the bridge that Dr. King marched on 50 years ago. ... It was once a landmark of a divided nation, now a symbol for change. ... The spirit of this bridge was built on hope."


4 - John Travolta Continues His Awkward Oscars

One year after flubbing Idina Menzel's name, Travolta took the stage again with the "Frozen" star and got it right. But he also grabbed and touched her face a little too much, which forced Neil Patrick Harris to comment at the end of the show.

5 - "Sound of Music" Tribute

Lady Gaga stunned yet again as she sang songs from "The Sound of Music."