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Jimmy Kimmel to host Academy Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars finally have a host: Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 89th Academy Awards. The late-night host will be presiding over the ceremony for the first time. Kimmel has been a regular awards host, having twice previously hosted the Emmy Awards (including its broadcast in September) and once led ESPN’s ESPY Awards. The selection of Kimmel gives ABC, home of the Oscars telecast, the choice the network had long sought.

 

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