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Who Will Replace Eddie Murphy And Brett Ratner For 2012's Oscars?!
Posted 11/10/11 9:33 am ET by MTV Tr3s in Academy Awards, Award Shows, Celebrities, Chisme, Movies & CineMás
By Larry Yepez Jr.
Eddie Murphy quit as host of next year's Oscars broadcast, one day after director Brett Ratner resigned as co-producer, less than four months from the awards ceremony.
Pre-production for the 2012 Oscars broadcast went into a whirlwind Wednesday. J. Edgar and Tower Heist producer Brian Grazer signed on to take over the co-production of the telecast in the wake of the resignation of both Eddie Murphy -who had been set to host-, and Tower Heist director Brett Ratner, who quit as co-producer one day earlier.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had hired Ratner and Murphy trying to attract a younger audience after recent years' declining ratings for the biggest award show in the world. Their abrupt departure has definitely shaken up what is typically a meticulously calculated production event, after a series of controversial public homophobic and sexual comments made by Mr. Ratner.
Mr. Ratner apologized for his "hurtful and stupid" remarks in a statement Tuesday, saying he would be taking "real action" in the coming months to "help stamp out the kind of thoughtless bigotry [he had] so foolishly perpetuated."
Now it seems that Brian Grazer, who is an Academy Award winner himself, will co-produce the show.
"It's very gratifying to be part of a show that honors excellence in the medium to which I have devoted so much of my career", said Grazer in a statement.
Academy President Tom Sherak, who was charged of selecting Mr. Ratner's successor, said in a statement that he expected Mr. Grazer to "bring his tremendous talent, creativity and relationships" to the broadcast.
The Academy released a statement from Mr. Murphy that read in part:
"I completely understand and support each party's decision with regard to a change of producers for this year's Academy Awards ceremony."
Eddie Murphy's departure is the first time in recent memory that a host has walked away from his responsibilities after signing on. As for replacing Murphy, will The Academy now go with an old pro like the 8 times host Billy Crystal? Or will they once again look for fresh Oscar talent like they did with Murphy and last year's hosting duo, James Franco and Anne Hathaway? But here's the hot buzz... America's favorite billionaire Oprah Winfrey is perhaps one of the strongest contenders to replace Murphy. But this is all speculation because no host has yet been announced!
Who do you think should replace Eddie Murphy to host the 84th Academy Awards?
By Michael Lopez
She's tackled comedic TV roles, she's done heavy dramas, but can America Ferrera sing and dance? Theater fans will have the chance to find out when the Ugly Betty star joins the Broadway cast of Chicago next month!
Ferrera is set to take over the part of Roxie, which Rene Zellweger made famous in the 2002 film. Fans of the play know that Roxie is no easy role to play. America will be required to perform some pretty extravagant dance numbers and belt out classics like "Me and My Baby" and "Hot Honey Rag."
Ferrera will make her Chicago debut on November 7 in New York and then move on to an even more high-profile theatrical project. Starting next spring, she'll be headlining the 1984 classic The Miss Firecracker Contest.
From what she's shown us on the small screen, it's clear that America has limitless talent. Perhaps, by this time next year, she'll be able to stick a Tony Award alongside the Emmys and Golden Globes she won for Ugly Betty.
What's your favorite Broadway show? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.
The 27th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival is a Wrap!
Posted 4/23/11 9:41 am ET by MTV Tr3s in Cultura, Hot Stuff, Movies & CineMás
By Larry Yepez Jr.
What do Colombian drug king pin Pablo Escobar and a little Argentine girl with Down Syndrome have in common? Sure at first you might think "absolutely nothing", but they both were this year's audience choices for best films in the most respected Latino Film Festival.
The first, Pecados de Mi Padre, an autobiographical documentary made by Juan Pablo Escobar, chronicles what was like growing up in the shadows of his infamous father. And the second, a fiction film called Anita, tells the story of a girl with Down Syndrome whose life changes after the AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) bombing in 1994.
For the past two weeks, the windy city was witness to another very impressive rendition of the oldest Latino Film Festival in the U.S. Backed up by the International Latino Cultural Center, the Festival's mission this year was to promote diversity in Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. by screening over 120 Films from 20 different countries.
The festival focused on very important subjects in special segments, such as "Made in USA", which showed films of Latinos made in the United States, and Latin Women in Film, a segment that showcased female filmmakers, directors and producers. The festival also took a firm stance against homophobia by screening several films portraying the lack of compassion towards the GLBT community.
The closing night film was Chicogrande, starring Mexican actor Damián Alcázar, who was awarded with the 2011 Gloria Career Achievement Award.
Pitbull To Party It Up With Playboy Bunnies!
Posted 11/24/09 3:59 pm ET by MTV Tr3s in Celebrities, Chisme, Música
Don't have New Year's Eve plans yet? Bueno, si vives en Chicago, maybe you should party with Pitbull! Mr. 305 will be hosting a party at the Chicago Hilton with a few special guests... the Playboy Bunnies! Hugh Hefner founded Playboy in Chicago, so it's only fitting the bash take place there. Pitbull met the Hef in 2008, when he performed at his Halloween party.
After sipping champagne with 4,000 of his closest friends, Pitbull will take stage and perform to bring in the New Year! Will you party with Pit and Playboy? We're sure EVERYONE would go home happy after that fiesta! [LatinGossip]
Photos via GettyImages
Press Pass Exclusive: The Low-Down On Viva Chicago!
Posted 8/28/08 5:19 pm ET by MTV Tr3s in Celebrities, Música
The streets of Chi-town are still recovering from our merciless musical invasion for Viva Chicago this past weekend. Couldn't make it? We have got you covered with a V.I.P press pass low-down.
Menudo kicked-off the event by performing for a sea of thirsty fans at Chicago's Grant Park. After rocking out "More Than Words," the masterful M.C. G-Anthony took the stage to show-off his winning skills. The notorious contest winner was spittin' his lyrical game with performances of "The Champ," "Habladora," and "Estrella."
Once the Boricua rapero finished his set, Cruz Martinez y Los Super Reyes were teasing las chicas with their Spanish cover of the classic Jackson 5 track "I Want You Back." Pimped-out fan pleaser Nino B jumped into the crowd and was almost swallowed by all las mujeres!
Be sure to catch all the mayhem during the Sucker Free Latino Viva Chicago episode airing on Sept. 10th @ 4pm and 9pm!
Hot Off The Press: Calle 13 Kicks-Off "Tr3sPass" Tour
Posted 8/26/08 5:50 pm ET by MTV Tr3s in Celebrities
Calle 13 will be singing sinning their hearts out by dominating our blazing "Tr3sPass" tour beginning Oct. 9th at the Nokia Theatre in NYC!
The fresh concert series will pay tribute to the Puerto Rican duo's latest compilation "Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo," which is set to drop on Oct. 7th. Ticket sales for all six venues are fast approaching, and word is that MTV Tr3s will be featuring a presale exclusive the day before los boletos go on sale. Keep it locked for official dates coming soon!
Can't wait until then? Residente and Visitante are feeding your curious souls by performing their new jump-off right before the MTV Video Music Awards mayhem on Sept. 4th in Hollywood. Thirsty fans will be able to catch the concert only on mtv.com and mtvtr3s.com beginning on Sept. 5th.
We got all the urban territories covered so be sure to peep all of the concert dates right below the hood!
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