After being the first outlet to report that M.I.A. had delivered her baby and would not be performing at this year’s 81st Academy Awards, HitFix can now exclusively confirm that Robert Pattinson will be presenting an award during this year’s telecast.

The “Twilight” star had long been rumored to appear on Hollywood’s biggest night, but barring any unforeseen last minute conflicts, he’ll be giving the franchise’s legion of fans something to look forward to on Oscar Sunday.

Still unclear is whether Pattinson’s “Twilight” co-star Kristen Stewart will also appear on the telecast and what award he will specifically present. And, obviously, speculation will now run rampant on who Pattinson’s date down the red carpet will be.

Pattinson rose to super-stardom after being chose to play the dreamy vampire Edward Cullen in “Twilight.” The first in a series of big screen adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s popular book series, “Twilight” astounded the industry by raking in $188 million domestically and $357 million worldwide.

The 22-year-old Brit will appear later this spring as Salvador Dali in the indie drama “Little Ashes.” He’s expected to begin production next month on the “Twilight” sequel, “New Moon” which will be released Nov. 20.

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Kristen – Adventurand Premiere – January 19th, 2009
Kristen – Candids – January 19th, 2009
Kristen – LIVEstyle Film Lounge Media Center – January 19th, 2009
Kristen – Portraits
Kristen – The Monarchy Collection Presents Big Fan – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – Nickelodeon at Village at The Yard on January 19th, 2009
Elizabeth – St. Ives Lounge – January 19th, 2009
Elizabeth – Against the Current After Party – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – Against the Current Premiere – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – SAG Indie Brunch – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – LIVEstyle Film Lounge Media Center – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – Rock Band Lounge – January 18th, 2009
Elizabeth – K. C. Black & Gen Art Salute Independent Film – January 19th, 2009
Elizabeth – Portraits

Previews:

- Hot Topic In Garden State Plaza – November 14th, 2008 – Nikki & Kristen
- InStyle Golden Globe After Party – January 11th, 2009
- 8th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview – January 8, 2009
- Wonderland: DIRECTV Premiere – January 12th, 2009
- Rachelle & Taylor at Access Hollywood “Stuff You Must…” – January 9th, 2009
- Ashley & Taylor at Kari Feinstein Golden Globes Style Lounge – January 9th, 2009
- Rachelle at Golden Globe Gift Suite – January 9th, 2009
- Ashley 2009 Pre-Golden Globes DPA Gifting Lounge – January 8th, 2009
- Taylor at Solstice Sunglass Boutique Lounge – January 10th, 2009
- HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood Party – Decmber 17th, 2008
- NBC Today – November 20th, 2009
- Hot Topic – Pennsylvania – November 13th, 2008 – Robert

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View them all after the jump

- Video: Teen Magazine Behind Scene from the Photoshoot.

- Teen Magazine Behind Scene from the Photoshoot Screencaps
- Teen Magazine Outtakes/Previews (Scans needed!)
- GQ Men of the Year Party – November 18th, 2008
- Twilight Cast at Paramore Concert in Hot Topic Hollywood – November 18th, 2008 (I’ve added Paramore pictures aswell)

- Twilight Stills x06
- Kristen Stewart Elle Outtakes x02
- Hot Topic In Garden State Plaza – November 14th, 2008 x29
- MuchMusic Live@Much interview on November 15, 2008 x07
- MTV Spoilers Premiere x21