2019 Oscar Pre-award show discussion, nominees, etc.
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Oscar Host Kevin Hart's History of Anti-Gay Tweets Creates New Problem for Academy
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...0p_sHeDrx5mFG0
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...0p_sHeDrx5mFG0
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I hope this does not open the door for another Kimmel hosting gig.
I know his name is not as big as it use to be but why not Conan O' Brien or get a actor like Hugh Jackman?
I know his name is not as big as it use to be but why not Conan O' Brien or get a actor like Hugh Jackman?
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Oscar Host Kevin Hart's History of Anti-Gay Tweets Creates New Problem for Academy
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...0p_sHeDrx5mFG0
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...0p_sHeDrx5mFG0
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BREAKING: Kevin Hart steps down as Oscar host https://t.co/VRf35N86P4 pic.twitter.com/CD8CWd1yZ9
— Variety (@Variety) December 7, 2018
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“I just got a call from the Academy and that call basically said, ‘Kevin, apologize for your tweets of old or we’re going to have to move on and find another host.’ I’m talking about the tweets from 2009 and 2010,” the 39-year-old comedian said. “I chose to pass on the apology. The reason why I passed is because I’ve addressed this several times. This is not the first time this has come up. I’ve addressed it. I’ve spoken on it. I’ve said where the rights and wrongs were. I’ve said who I am now versus who I was then. I’ve done it. I’m not going to continue to go back and tap into the days of old when I’ve moved on and I’m in a completely different place in my life.”
I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's....this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
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The Academy may have to go "old school" and get an older comedian that worked clean his entire career if they want a comedian to do this gig. Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld...
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Yes that would be awesome
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Hooooottttt Poccckkkkeeets.
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I don't blame Hart. He's already discussed the issue in length and he certainly doesn't need to host the Oscars to further his career.
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Jeez, he said he was in love with a man in his instagram post. What more do you Millennials want?
#43
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PC has essentially killed comedy as any host I'm interested in seeing will not meet the sniff test for the SJW's these days. I usually don't watch the Oscars, but I was going to tune in for Kevin Hart.
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I say they bring Gallagher out of retirement as nobody has ever been offended by him! He can smash Watermelons after each Award to keep it interesting!
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@ Hart for stepping down. Gotta watch what you Tweet so it doesn't kick your ass later. I'm not sure why people find that so hard to understand....