IT'S ALMOST OSCAR TIME!

It's officially Oscar weekend! And to celebrate, all the pop culture Web sites are gearing up for the event.

• Vanity Fair has created an Oscar-style '25 Things'—the chain-letter list that has plagued Facebook recently.
• VF also created an Academy Award drinking game—enjoy!
• NYTimes' Carpetbagger is ready to hit the red carpet on Sunday; he's made all his predictions in advance.
• ABC has prepared advice for throwing an Oscar-themed party during the ceremony.
• Need to brush up on your gold statue history? Look up all Meryl Streep's nominated films or start a Best Picture marathon through the Oscar historical database.
• TIME has an article about how the show could garner more viewers—make the votes public.
• Check out behind-the-scenes fashion and 'Road to the Oscars' specials too.
• Remember to watch the red carpet at 5 p.m. CST on E!
• Launch your pre-Oscar celebration with these updates from E!News (below)