It’s confirmed! Oscars 2019 to take place without a host post Kevin Hart controversy
5 years, 11 months ago

It’s confirmed! Oscars 2019 to take place without a host post Kevin Hart controversy

India TV News  

Hollywood is all set to host its biggest night, The Academy Awards. However, this year for the first time the award’s night is going to take place without a host. A spokesperson from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told AFP, “We can confirm that there will be no host.” The Academy was left hostless after actor and comedian Kevin Hart pulled out of the gig in December following a backlash on social media over homophobic tweets he made several years ago resurfaced. Industry insiders said the producers of the 91st Academy Awards on February 24 plan to try out a new format with a selection of Hollywood A-listers introducing various segments. The last time the Oscars went without a host was in 1989 when actor Rob Lowe was raked over the coals for his musical duet with Snow White.

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Daily Mail  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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LA Times  

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Daily Mail  

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The Independent  

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5 years, 10 months ago

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Huff Post  

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5 years, 10 months ago

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Salon  

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Firstpost  

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