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Dwayne Johnson claims he was first choice for Oscars host
Dwayne Johnson has claimed that he was the first choice to host this year's Oscars ceremony, but he couldn't make the dates work because he was shooting Jumanji 2.
MoviesReutersOscars show to go hostless for only second time
This year's Oscar ceremony will go ahead without an official host for only the second time in its history, an ABC television executive said on Tuesday. ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co televises the Oscars ceremony annually and is closely involved in planning the telecast. Comedian Kevin Hart in December stepped down from hosting the Oscars after past homophobic tweets resurfaced.
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Kevin Hart gearing up for 'Monopoly' movie
The planned Monopoly is a Go, with Kevin Hart said to be in talks to star, and also produce the film via his company, HartBeat Productions.
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2019 Oscars show to move ahead without a host for first time in 30 years
Producers of the Oscars are to forge ahead with this year's show without a host, despite pleas last week from Ellen DeGeneres that they should rehire Kevin Hart.
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Kevin Hart says he is ‘done’ with Oscars conversation
Kevin Hart has said he will not apologise anymore for homophobic tweets he posted years ago.
- MoviesHanna Flint
Bryan Cranston says 'The Upside' highlights the lack of opportunities for disabled actors (exclusive)
The actor and co-star Kevin Hart appear in the English-language remake of award-winning French film 'The Intouchables'.
- MoviesAntonia Blumberg
Kevin Hart Apologizes Again For Past Homophobic Comments
Kevin Hart made another attempt to apologize to the LGBTQ community on Monday
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Ellen DeGeneres faces backlash for 'defending' Kevin Hart following homophobia furore
Ellen De Generes brought forward the air date for an 'incredible and honest' interview with axed Oscars host Kevin Hart, which has just aired the US.
- MoviesIndiewire
Academy Considers No 2019 Oscars Host At All Following Kevin Hart Controversy
The Academy did not have any back-up plans and is reportedly "freaking out" as it rushes to find a replacement host for the 2019 ceremony.
- MoviesVariety
Academy Looks Warily at Oscar Host Options as Board Meeting Looms
Kevin Hart’s abrupt departure as Oscars host has left the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences scrambling to find someone to take the gig. As of now, the situation remains fluid as the group’s leadership explores options, including going host-less, individuals familiar with the situation told Variety. The Academy was blindsided by Hart’s announced departure Thursday […]
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Comedian supports Kevin Hart by unearthing homophobic tweets from Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman
Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Oscars just hours after he was announced for the role last week, after a homophobic skit in one of his stand-up shows began doing the rounds online.
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Kevin Hart Quotes Martin Luther King Jr. After Oscars Host Drama, but That Causes More Backlash
Hart's attempt to move on after stepping down as Oscars host backfired.
- MoviesChris Edwards
Kevin Hart steps down as Oscar host following tweet controversy
"I'm sorry that I hurt people."
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Backlash brews over Kevin Hart's Oscar host role, as homophobic stand-up resurfaces
The Oscars could be facing some serious questions over its choice of host this year, as a storm gathers over homophobic jokes made by comedian Kevin Hart.
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Kevin Hart confirmed as host of 91st Oscars
The comedian confirmed the news on Instagram.
