Billy Crystal News

In a city like Hollywood that can make or break dreams, the path to fame and an Oscar nomination is not always lined with gold. As the 84th annual Academy Awards ceremony draws near, ABC News' '20/20' will air a special Oscars-themed edition of the broadcast, 'Before They Were Famous,' highlighting the early lives and careers of this year's nominees.

Grab the popcorn and settle in for 'Million Dollar Movie Week' on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, airing February 20-24.

Icon, philanthropist, Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Oprah Winfrey will guest on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards' Oscar Sunday, February 26. One of the most influential individuals in the world, Winfrey will join Kimmel for the very first time on Hollywood's biggest night of the year.

You may have seen Meryl Streep play Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' but have you seen Whidbey Telecom's George Henny play Hannibal in 'Silence of the Hobbits?' How about local artist Dave Gignac play Felicia Jollygoodfellow in 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert?'

Two-time GRAMMY® winner LL COOL J is set to host the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com), marking the first time in seven years that the music industry's premier event will have an official host.

Legendary comedian JOAN RIVERS returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square for an additional show on Valentine's Day -- Tuesday, February 14 at 8pm.

Alex Boling ("Reddy or Not" [LA Premiere], ABC's "Suburgatory') is making a return engagement to The Other Side in Silverlake this Sunday, February 12 at 6:30 PM with a new Valentine's Day-inspired cabaret show.

ABC is the home for OSCAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Celebrate Oscar Sunday with exclusive coverage of the 84th Academy Awards and a day-long celebration of the movies on Hollywood's biggest night, beginning with 'Good Morning America' and ending with Oscar host Billy Crystal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards.'

Alex Boling ('Reddy or Not' LA Premiere , ABC's 'Suburgatory') is making a return engagement to The Other Side in Silverlake this Sunday, February 12 at 6:30 PM with a new Valentine's Day-inspired cabaret show.

The multiple Emmy winner, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Writers Guild, East in 2010, talks about having friends like Billy Crystal, Larry David or Gilda Radner and in the same breath, can listen patiently as a wannabe writer runs a really bad idea by him for a TV sitcom. The blend of genius and kindness is a rare combination in this industry.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces a jam-packed February lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

For the seventh consecutive year, ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE ACADEMY AWARDS'(R) will be televised LIVE from the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th immediately following 'The 84th Annual Academy Awards' hosted by Billy Crystal and late local news.

As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Halle Berry will join the star-studded roster of presenters at the 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony. The announcement was made by the show's producers, Brian Grazer and Don Mischer.

As first announced on ETonline.com, actor Tom Cruise will join the list of presenters at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Brian Grazer and Don Mischer, producers of the show, made the announcement today.

According to digitalspy.com, actor Tom Hanks will join the list of presenters at the 84th Annual Academy awards ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood and Highland on Sunday, February 26th.

INSIDE COMEDY, the new comedy documentary series from comedy forces comedian David Steinberg ('Curb Your Enthusiasm') and Steve Carell will premiere on Thursday, January 26th at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Legendary comedian JOAN RIVERS returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square for an additional show on Valentine's Day -- Tuesday, February 14 at 8pm.

THE 84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS will be broadcast live on February 26th on the ABC network. Nominations were announced this morning

As reported on EWOnline.com, 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence will join Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to announce the nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards.