Comedians including Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Jason Bateman will present awards at this year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced via press release. Baron Cohen and Bateman are first-time presenters. The Academy Awards air live at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 7 on ABC.
Archive: February 2010 (11-20 of 288)
Feb 26
2010
04:41 PM ET
Gary Coleman hospitalized again
Gary Coleman has been hospitalized in L.A. due to a seizure, People reports. The actor was reportedly on the set of The Insider when he suffered the seizure, and is said to be in stable condition. He was previously hospitalized in January.
Feb 26
2010
04:35 PM ET
Bon Jovi to visit homeless shelters on tour
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi plans to visit homeless shelters and programs throughout the country during his band’s current tour, the Associated Press reports. The singer hopes to bring back information to improve the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, a charity founded in 2006. His research has already taken him to a well-regarded anti-homelessness program in Seattle, where the band began its tour last week.
Feb 26
2010
04:04 PM ET
Craig Robinson to host 'Last Comic Standing'
The comedy competition show Last Comic Standing will return for its seventh season with a new host, Craig Robinson. Robinson is best known for his work as Darryl on The Office and can soon be seen in the upcoming Hot Tub Time Machine opposite John Cusack and Rob Corddry. “The addition of a versatile comedic talent like Craig will only enhance what has proved to be a winning formula,” NBC exec Paul Telegdy said in a press release. Robinson’s stint on Last Comic Standing will premiere this summer.
Feb 26
2010
04:00 PM ET
Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano given a 'Hall Pass'
Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano have signed on for the Farrelly Brothers’ latest comedy Hall Pass, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, about two husbands given a week-long carte blanche by their wives to sleep around, already features a cast that includes Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, and Amanda Bynes. Applegate most recently demonstrated her comedy chops on the now-cancelled sitcom Samantha Who? Also joining the cast are Larry Campbell and Vanessa Angel.
Feb 26
2010
03:18 PM ET
Kirk Cameron reacts to Andrew Koenig's death
Kirk Cameron is speaking out about the tragic death of Andrew Koenig, his former Growing Pains costar. “At a time like this, we are all reminded of the briefness of life and the importance of being ready for our eternal destination,” Cameron said in a statement. “My prayers will continue to be with Andrew’s family.”
The 41-year-old Koenig — most famous for playing the role of “Boner,” Cameron’s best friend on the ’80s sitcom — had been missing since mid-February. After an extensive search, the actor’s body was discovered Feb. 24 in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. His father, Walter Koenig (who played the original Chekov in multiple Star Trek projects) said his son, who had a history of depression, committed suicide.
Feb 26
2010
12:33 PM ET
Sea World, family react to Dawn Brancheau's death
Update: During today’s Sea World briefing, a spokesman said the park will resume whale shows, but trainers won’t get in the water.
In response to the media’s tireless coverage of the death of Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau, the 40-year-old’s family has issued a statement to Florida TV’s News 13. “Being a trainer was a life-long dream that [Dawn] achieved. She loved her job, and she loved her animals…. While we understand that this tragic event is capturing headlines across the country, at this time, our family needs space and privacy to absorb our loss,” her family wrote. Brancheau drowned Wednesday afternoon after being pulled into the tank at Shamu Stadium by a 12,000-pound whale named Tilikum. According to the Orlando Sentinel, about two dozen spectators witnessed the attack, after which Brancheau was pronounced dead at the scene.
SeaWorld will hold a briefing on Brancheau’s death at 1 p.m. It will stream live on CNN.
Feb 26
2010
09:10 AM ET
Johnny Depp discusses possible cameo in '21 Jump Street' movie
In an interview for this week’s EW cover story, Johnny Depp–who became a reluctant 1980s teen idol thanks to his role as undercover officer Tom Hanson on the cop show 21 Jump Street–said he is interested in the idea of possibly making a cameo appearance in the planned Jump Street movie. “I’m hoping they’ll let me do a cameo,” Depp said with a laugh. “Someone will say, ‘Whatever happened to Tom Hanson?’ and they’ll find me somewhere hoarding jars of peanut butter and shaking in my underpants.” The Jump Street movie is in development at Sony Pictures, with Jonah Hill on board to write, executive produce, and potentially star.
For more on Johnny Depp, see the current issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands now.
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