Academy backtracks following uproar, says all Oscars will be aired live
The film academy on Friday said all 24 categories will be shown live, after all, at the 91st Academy Awards on February 24. Continue reading
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Kevin Hart makes in-depth apology to LGBTQ community after Oscars controversy
‘I wanna say that I have no problem with gay people. I don’t have a homophobic bone in my body,’ Kevin Hart said. Continue reading
Ellen DeGeneres faces backlash after urging Kevin Hart to reconsider hosting Oscars
“Don’t let those people win — host the Oscars,” Ellen DeGeneres told Kevin Hart. Continue reading
Kevin Hart steps down from Oscars hosting gig, apologizes for homophobic tweets
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Kevin Hart apologized for the tweets on Twitter, after he said he wouldn’t on Instagram. Continue reading
Kevin Hart to host the 2019 Oscars
The 2019 Oscars will be broadcast Feb. 24. Continue reading
Go big and stay home: Howie Mandel shares his vision for Just For Laughs
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Canadian comedian Howie Mandel is hoping to take the Just For Laughs brand to the world, from the place where it all started: Montreal. Continue reading
Kevin Hart credits ‘angels’ after surviving serious airplane scare
Kevin Hart’s private jet blew a tire while landing at Boston’s Logan Airport on Thursday. Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey: Athletes, celebrities raising big bucks for Houston
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has already raised more than $4 million through a crowdsourcing campaign. Continue reading
The Rock, Chris Brown and other celebs accept Kevin Hart’s Hurricane Harvey challenge
Kevin Hart called on fellow celebrities to help with Hurricane Harvey relief, and they certainly delivered. Continue reading
Montreal in review: Social media stories that made an impact in 2016
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
From learning Irish to a snowy owl flying past a traffic camera on Highway 40, here are some Global News stories that made a splash on social media in Montreal this year. Continue reading