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Billy Crystal: I'm Hosting the Oscars!

Published: 11/10/2011

Billy Crystal just announced ... he's replacing Eddie Murphy as the host for next year's Oscars show. The legendary Academy Awards host tweeted just minutes ago -- "Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions. Looking forward to…

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Brian Grazer and Brett Ratner -- An Oscar Won't Get Between Us

Published: 11/10/2011

There's nothing like a good Italian meal to bring friends together -- per esempio, Brian Grazer and Brett Ratner. Grazer is replacing Ratner as producer of the 2012 Oscars ... after Ratner resigned in the wake of criticism over a homophobic remark he made at a recent screening. The two dined at…

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Mega-Producer Brian Grazer Steps in to Produce Oscars

Published: 11/09/2011

Brian Grazer -- who produced "Apollo 13" and "A Beautiful Mind" -- has taken Brett Ratner's place to produce next year's Academy Awards show. Brian signed on moments ago, agreeing to replace Ratner just one day after the "Rush Hour" director resigned .... following uproar over a homophobic slur…

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Eddie Murphy Bails Out of Oscars After Brett Ratner Resigns

Published: 11/09/2011

Eddie Murphy is showing the ultimate solidarity with good friend and producing partner Brett Ratner by quitting the 2012 Oscars, which he had agreed to host. Ratner bailed -- though he may have had no choice -- after making a homophobic remark last week at a screening of "Tower Heist," which stars…

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Brett Ratner Quits Oscars after Homophobic Slur

Published: 11/08/2011

Brett Ratner claims he's officially "resigned" as producer of the 2012 Academy Awards ... after dropping the homophobic F-bomb at a media event Sunday night. Ratner -- best known for directing the "Rush Hour" movies -- was at a fan Q&A session for "Tower Heist" Sunday when he told the crowd,…

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Star Catcher: Gung Hai Fat Choy!

Published: 02/22/2007

TMZ brings you the Chinese New Year installment of Star Catcher! Comedian Katt Williams got the day started by exiting Newsroom Cafe with his entourage. Come nightfall, Mr. Chow was the place to be, as tennis great Serena Williams, comedian Pauly Shore and "Lost" guest star Bai Ling celebrated…

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Sandler and Rock Get the Munchies

Published: 07/17/2006

It was a busy weekend in LA as our cameras were out on the town to catch all the action. We were outside late-night food stop Jerry's Famous Deli when we ran into two former SNLers doing a little bit of munching. Adam Sandler and his funny pal Chris Rock left the restaurant in true comic style,…

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You're a Star!

Published: 06/09/2006

TMZ talked with Hollywood's heavy hitters Thursday night at The Recording Academy Honors to find out when was the moment they knew -- without a doubt -- they had officially made it to the big time. Randy Jackson, Bow Wow and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' director Brett Ratner revealed their defining…

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