E! will cover all the action and excitement of this year’s Oscar day from start to finish. In addition to A-list celebrity interviews that will begin when that first glamorous foot steps out of a limo and onto the Red Carpet, the network will feature up-to-the-minute fashion analysis and a complete look at all the nominees of 2012. As if that is not enough, E! will also be the only place viewers can see Kermit the Frog performing alongside “Glee’s” Darren Criss on Oscar night.

In addition to a special recap of all the nominees to help viewers prepare for the big event, predictions for the big wins of the night, and an insiders look at all the red carpet trends, the Countdown show will feature: three very special guest hosts including Selita Ebanks, Kristin Cavallari and Sarah Hyland; the only performance by Kermit the Frog that day as he performs “Rainbow Connection” with “Glee’s” Darren Criss in celebration of the Oscar-nominated song “Man or Muppet” from “The Muppet Movie”.

Darren’s performance is listed under the “Red Carpet On Air” section of E!’s press release, which means his performance will be broadcast on the network’s “Live From the Red Carpet” show. Darren previously performed “Rainbow Connection” at the PS Arts Benefit and Fundraiser in March of 2011.