Kevin Hart Steps Down as Oscars Host Amid Homophobic Tweet Backlash
“I do not want to be a distraction,” he said late Thursday.
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Kevin Hart Says He ‘Passed’ on Apologizing for Anti-Gay Tweets
Comedian says he’s fine if Oscars hosting gig “goes away.”
Kevin Hart Booked to Host Oscars: ‘I Am Blown Away’
This will be the comedian’s first time hosting the show.
Academy Scraps ‘Popular Film’ Oscars Category After Industry Backlash
“We recognize the need for further discussion with our members,” Academy CEO Dawn Hudson says.
Oscars Shake-Up: Academy Unveils Dramatic Changes to Show
The revamp includes a new category for outstanding achievement in popular film.
Kobe Bryant Denied Invite to Film Academy Despite Winning Oscar
Lakers legend won an Academy Award this year for “Dear Basketball.”
