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Even this year’s host, Jimmy Kimmel, who is emceeing the Oscars for the third time, has called out the academy for too often favoring niche critical darlings over more mainstream fare.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Cedric the Entertainer is emceeing the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards and opened the show with a rap about TV inspired by the late Biz Markie’s song "Just a Friend."

From Fox News • Sep. 19, 2021

Mr. Carey, who supported Gary Johnson for president and once referred to Mr. Trump as “a maniac,” is emceeing the “Salute to Heroes/Veterans Inaugural Ball” with performances by Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary Le Vox.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2017

Jones, who is emceeing this afternoon's Southern States International Arm Wrestling Council championships, describes himself as a "mild-mannered guy."

From Time Magazine Archive