Billy Crystal

Sacha Baron Cohen Helps THR.com Set Single-Day Web Traffic Record - Posted February 28, 2012
On Martin Luther King Day, the Hollywood Reporter website was visited by a record 650,000 people. Even though the reviews for the third Ricky Gervais-hosted Golden Globes were lukewarm, folks evidently still wanted to drink in the night's fashions, celeb sound bytes and more. In the wake of ... [GalleyCat]

Sacha Baron Cohen Helps THR.com Set Single-Day Web Traffic Record - Posted February 28, 2012
On Martin Luther King Day, the Hollywood Reporter website was visited by a record 650,000 people. Even though the reviews for the third Ricky Gervais-hosted Golden Globes were lukewarm, folks evidently still wanted to drink in the night's fashions, celeb sound bytes and more. In the wake of ... [FishbowlLA]

From Octavia Spencer's Big Win to JLo's Nipple, Hollywood's Leading Ladies Generate Oscar Buzz - Posted February 27, 2012
Hollywood's leading ladies usually are the talk of the Oscars, if only because of our insatiable interest in what they're wearing to the big event. But last night, perhaps more than usual, the women of Hollywood generated a whole lot of talk for reasons both good and bad. On the good side,... [PRNewser]

Oscar Ratings Up Despite Beige Show - Posted February 27, 2012
Last night's Oscar telecast reminded this Fishie of a bowl of oatmeal--warm, bland, inoffensive and rather dull-- but people watched it. The LA Times has the numbers: The telecast, which ... [FishbowlLA]

Jimmy Kimmel Lands Oprah for Oscars Special - Posted February 16, 2012
For years now, the most entertaining part of the Oscars has been Jimmy Kimmel's post-Academy Awards special. The ABC late night talk show host ... [FishbowlLA]

And Without Further Ado, Your 37th Annual One Show Judges - Posted January 24, 2012
OK, we know you might be tired of the awards show coverage, but since the Oscar nominations rolled out this week, guess we're just feeling in the spirit of things (though we're not really looking forward to Billy Crystal). Anyhow, thought... [AgencySpy]

New ABC-Oscars Site Launches - Posted January 17, 2012
We're not sure who "Oscar Insider" is, but he-she-they have a unique claim to fame. As part of a new website officially launched today by the Academy and ABC Entertainment, they get to write for "The Official Blog of the 84th Academy Awards." ... [FishbowlLA]

Woody Allen Fronts Biggest-Ever Issue of 'The Envelope' - Posted December 1, 2011
In today's LA Times print editions, the awards season supplemental section "The Envelope" clocks in at a record 68 pages. Another sign of just how robust this year's studio ad-driven film kudos coverage business is looking to be, after several lean years. Meanwhile, on the online side of things... [FishbowlLA]

Oscars Goes Back to 1998 with Billy Crystal - Posted November 11, 2011
This week, we went from an Oscars hosted by Eddie Murphy and produced by Brett Ratner, to one hosted by Billy Crystal. The L.A. Times points out that Crystal last appeared in a hit film... [AgencySpy]

Oscars Go Back to 1998 with Billy Crystal - Posted November 11, 2011
This week, we went from an Oscars hosted by Eddie Murphy and produced by Brett Ratner, to one hosted by Billy Crystal. The L.A. Times points out that Crystal last appeared in a hit film... [PRNewser]

Billy Crystal Set to Host Oscars for Ninth Time - Posted November 11, 2011
If you're a fan of Billy Crystal, the stars aligned perfectly this week. Crystal is back as host of the Oscars for a ninth time. The Long Beach, New York native, was moved to head of the emcee line after several dominos fell. Firs... [FishbowlNY]

Billy Crystal Replacing Eddie Murphy as Oscars Host - Posted November 10, 2011
Actor Billy Crystal tweeted Thursday that he would host the 84th Academy Awards, replacing ... [FishbowlLA]

What Will Eddie Murphy Bring to the Oscars? - Posted September 7, 2011
[caption id="attachment_26845" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo: Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images"][/caption] The announcement that Eddie Murphy will be hosting the 84th Academy Awards doesn't reso... [PRNewser]

Oscar Watcher Predicts: Ben Stiller Will Host Next Show - Posted August 16, 2011
We like Sasha Stone's way of thinking. In reaction to the latest wave of media speculation about Billy Crystal returning for a ninth turn... [FishbowlLA]

Comedy Central And MTV To Debut The Comedy Awards In NYC - Posted January 10, 2011
MTV Networks Entertainment Group president Doug Herzog announced today that New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom will serve as... [FishbowlNY]

'When Harry Met Sally' Actress Michelle Nicastro Dead at 50 - Posted November 10, 2010
Actress Michelle Nicastro died in her ... [FishbowlLA]

Another Sad Day for Clippers Fans - Posted November 9, 2010
At what point, if you're a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers, do you throw up your hands and holler, "I give up!" Those who follow the town's other NBA franchise are a hardy bunch, still led presumably by celeb season ticket holder ... [FishbowlLA]

Oscars Look To Who For Host? Hugh Jackman? Put Another Shrimp On The Barbie... - Posted December 12, 2008
The Oscars have been agonizing over a new host. Jon Stewart didn't work out. Whoopi Goldberg was too ethnic. And Billy Cry... [FishbowlLA]

"Make 'Em Laugh"...After Christmas - Posted November 25, 2008
A six hour documentary about comedy will premier on January 14 on PBS. "Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" starring Billy Crystal and Amy Sedaris. There will also be a DVD collection of the ... [FishbowlLA]

Justin Timberlake Hosting the Oscars???? Anything's Possible - Posted August 5, 2008
AOL is putting out an item saying that Justin Timberlake -- yes the Britney Spears ex, singer and occasional actor -- is being considered to host the Academy Awards next year. While AOL must be smoking some crack, Academy spokeswoman ... [FishbowlLA]