Celine Dion Is 39 Years Old

I'm not sure if many people know that Elliott Smith was nominated for an Oscar in 1998 for best original song, "Miss Misery". What I really doubt people know is who he was up against for the award:

Trisha Yearwood performed "How Do I Live" (nominated from Con Air) on a blank stage. Note: She didn't even write it. Diane Warren wrote it, which is kind of like buying a chandelier designed by Dale Chihuly. Additional note: Trish, Di and Dale are all virgos...slight upgrade.

Elliott also performed on a blank stage with light string accompaniment. He gave a graceful bow at the end and exited stage right. Note: Elliott originally refused to perform at the Oscars but after they told him that someone else would sing it if he didn't, he gave in.

THEN, that betch Celine Dion comes out to perform "My Heart Will Go On". The stage fills with fog and an entire orchestra wearing white tuxedos backs her up. They even let her wear that damn necklace from the movie!

And of course Celine won. Madonna announced the winner and commented sarcastically, "What a shocker!" Well you know what Celine, Elliott would've won if he had fog and diamonds!!

Whatever. Check them all out below. R.I.P. Elliott, as usual: