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Natalie Portman won an Academy Award for her starring role in "Black Swan," which airs tonight on HBO.



Saturday TV: What to Watch

"Sexting in Suburbia" 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lifetime (New)

This made-for-TV movie centers around a mother (Liz Vassey) who tries to find out why her daughter killed herself. But her investigation takes a dangerous turn as online bullying is discovered.

"Scream" 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Encore (1996)

Director Wes Craven's spoof of slasher films about a killer who targets a teenage girl (Neve Campbell) whose mother was murdered a year earlier.

"Black Swan" 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., HBO (2010)

Natalie Portman stars as a ballet dancer who wins the lead in "Swan Lake." But even though she is perfect for the role of the delicate white Swan, she slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like Odile, the Black Swan of the ballet. Nominated for five Oscar awards, including best picture. Portman won best actress for her performance.

"The King's Speech" 7 p.m. to 8:58 p.m., Showtime (2010)

Another Oscar winner, including for best picture, stars Colin Firth as King George VI, who overcomes his lack of confidence and stutter with the help of a speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush).

"Miss America Pageant" 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., ABC (New, live)

For the 91st time, a beautiful woman will be crowned Miss America. Nebraska native Teresa Scanlan will turn over her title to the next winner.

— Laura King

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