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Debbie Allen – An “Academy Award” Show Veteran Weighs in on Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal

Tweet   The dust has settled and we know who’ll be producing and hosting the 84th Academy Awards. We already reported that prolific producer Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal are replacing Producer Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy for this year’s … Continue reading

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Billy Crystal Back as Host of the “84th Academy Awards”

Tweet When the going gets tough, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences goes back to the proven well. I just spoke with an Academy spokesperson and while a statement has yet to be released, she did confirm that … Continue reading

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Eddie Murphy Steps Down as “Academy Awards” Host

Tweet One day after Brett Ratner stepped down as producer of the 84th Academy Awards, after making a homophobic comment, Eddie Murphy has also resigned as host of the show. There was speculation that Murphy would bolt considering it was … Continue reading

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EDDIE MURPHY WILL HOST OSCARS

Tweet Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy, whose performing career spans movies, television and the stage, will host this year’s Academy Awards show on Sunday, February 26, 2012, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. This will be Murphy‘s first … Continue reading

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