Friday November 11, 2011 12:33
Comedian Billy Crystal, who has hosted the Academy Awards eight times, will return next year to replace Eddie Murphy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday.
Wednesday November 9, 2011 21:48
Actor Eddie Murphy stepped down on Wednesday as host of the 84th Academy Awards telecast, a development which comes a day after show producer Brett Ratner exited due to use of gay slur.
Wednesday September 7, 2011 00:27
Rumors about Eddie Murphy being eyed to host the Academy Awards in February 12 surfaced online last week and today, these rumors have been confirmed. The comedian was indeed handpicked to be the master of the Oscar ceremony, which is a prestigious event in Hollywood. The awards night will be broadcast globally on February 26, [...]
Sunday September 4, 2011 18:53
Comedian Eddie Murphy is on an Oscar producer’s shortlist to host the Academy Awards in February, showbusiness website Deadline reported.
Monday March 8, 2010 09:58
Oscars 2010 was the battle of the exes with former husband and wife, Katheryn Bigelow and James Cameron, each vying for the Best Director plum and the Best Picture plum for their movies. Bigelow directed the war movie, The Hurt Locker, while Cameron was the man behind the box office success, Avatar. Insiders said Cameron [...]
