XL Country 100.7 KXLB Radio » eddie murphy http://xlcountry.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:04:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Eddie Murphy Named Academy Awards Host http://xlcountry.com/eddie-murphy-academy-awards-host/ http://xlcountry.com/eddie-murphy-academy-awards-host/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:32:27 +0000 Shauna Wright http://tsminteractive.com/?p=44176 Looks like the rumors were true — actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been officially tapped to host the 84th annual Academy Awards. Although Murphy has hosted other awards shows, this will be his first gig at the Oscars.

“Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever,” said show co-producer Brett Ratner, who also directed Murphy in the upcoming comedy ‘Tower Heist,’ due for release November 4. “With his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances — especially on stage — I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show.”

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