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Jimmy Kimmel, chatting with Wanda Sykes on Monday's edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live! opened up about what Academy Awards hosts get paid.Kimmel, 54, interviewed Sykes, 58, as she's slated to co-host this year's Oscars with Regina Hall, 51, and Amy Schumer, 40, on Sunday.The Portsmouth, Virginia-born star said of her reaction to being offered the co-hosting job: 'I was like, "Uh, I guess, I gotta say yeah, right?" You gotta say yes.' The latest:Jimmy Kimmel, 54, chatting with Wanda Sykes, 58, on Monday's edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live! opened up about what Academy Awards hosts get paidThe Upshaws star added: 'I was real excited about that, but then I realized, out of all the jobs that I have, this one is actually gonna cost me money.'Kimmel responded, 'It is going to cost you money - will you say how much you get paid for this?' Sykes said, 'I don't even know it's, like, scale probably,' in reference to the minimum pay members of the SAG-AFTRA union receive for work on projects.Kimmel said it was 'less than' scale, revealing the salary he received when he hosted the show in 2017 and 2018. Kimmel interviewed Sykes as she's slated to co-host this year's Oscars with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer on Sunday Kimmel, who hosted the show in 2017 and 2018, said, 'I got paid $15,000 to host the Oscars' The Portsmouth, Virginia-born star said of her reaction to being offered the co-hosting job: 'I was like, "Uh, I guess, I gotta say yeah, right?" You gotta say yes.' 'It's less than that,' Kimmel said.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on March 21, Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes lamented how little she's getting paid for leading Hollywood's big night this upcoming weekend. "I was real excited about [the gig], but then I realized, out of all the jobs that I have, this one is actually gonna cost me money," said the comedian, who will share the stage with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer on March 27.The paltry pay wasn't exactly news to the late night host, as he's hosted the Oscars solo twice, in 2017 and 2018. After asking Wanda how much she was making, she replied, "I don't even know it's, like, scale probably." "Scale" is a term used by the union, SAG-AFTRA.

a normal ceremony from taking place in 2021. As well as the biggest night in the movie calendar returning to something like normal – complete with glitzy, star-studded red carpet – the show is also set to have a host for the first time in three years. But just when is this year’s ceremony – and where will it take place?This year’s Oscars ceremony – the 94th – will take place this weekend on Sunday, March 27.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Walt Disney Co. synergy is back at work to build awareness and viewership for this year’s Oscars on ABC — and in turn, drive some of that audience back to its series and properties.During the Academy Awards — hosted on Sunday by Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall — viewers will notice spots for series, with a priority on freshman ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary” and the network’s return of reality competition series “American Idol,” celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Wanda Sykes visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday night to discuss some important business regarding her upcoming gig as co-host of the Oscars on Sunday March 27.

They get what they pay for? Jimmy Kimmel and Wanda Sykes are comparing notes — and they both agree that the Oscars don’t offer a generous salary to hosts.

Beyonce is reportedly in talks for a performance during the Oscars. The R B superstar is nominated for Best Original Song for 'Be Alive' from 'King Richard', the biopic about tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams and their father and coach Richard Williams. According to Variety, the 'Run the World' hitmaker could perform the song from a tennis court in Compton, where the sporting icons used to practice with their parent, which would be beamed into the ceremony.

Beyoncé is said to be planning a surprise live performance for this year’s Academy Awards, to take place remotely from tennis courts in Compton, California.According to reports by Variety, the concept began solidifying just last week, with the ceremony due to take place this Sunday (March 27).The singer is nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ for the track ‘Be Alive’, which was recorded for the film King Richard, about Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Venus and Serena. The location of the rumoured performance is where he famously trained his daughters in the sport.It’s reported that Will Smith, who plays Richard Williams in the film, could potentially appear as part of Beyoncé’s performance, before heading straight to the Oscars ceremony 20 miles away in Hollywood.

Gallery: From SKINNING SQUIRRELS to BALLET DANCING. . . You'll never believe the skills these actors learned for their movies (BANG Showbiz)He told The Hollywood Reporter: "You need something other than just a chance to see stars.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Encanto star Stephanie Beatriz as well as The Umbrella Academy's Elliot Page are presenting awards at the Oscars alongside The Batman's Zoë Kravitz and Lady Gaga this year. The duo join DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, H. E.

Gallery: ‘It's been my passion, but I didn’t have the feet. ' Did you know these stars all trained in ballet? (BANG Showbiz)However, the chances of him making a statement during the show appear to be remote. She shared: "I actually pitched, I wanted to find a way to have Zelenskyy satellite in or make a tape or something just because there are so many eyes on the Oscars.

Reginal Hall and Wanda Sykes already tapped for hosting duties, the Academy has revealed which of their star-studded guest list will grace the stage to hand out the Oscar trophies in its 24 televised categories. The presenters’ list includes fellow stars from the film world, including former Oscar recipients like Daniel Kaluuya and Tyler Perry, as well as celebrities from the music world like H.E.R.

Wanda Sykes, 58, has been a comedy icon for nearly 30 years. After making her standup debut in the late 1980s, Wanda moved to New York to pursue comedy and eventually was hired to be a writer for The Chris Rock Show in the 90s. Since that time, she’s gone on to many accomplishments of her own, including a number of comedy specials and TV and movie roles. Since the mid-2000s, Wanda has had her wife Alex Niedbalski by her side. While Alex may not be a comedian like Wanda, she’s super supportive of her wife. Find out everything you need to know about her here!

There are some new additions to the 2022 Oscars presenters list!

Rachel Zegler, who starred as María Vasquez in Steven Spielberg’s remake of "West Side Story," said she was not invited to the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday despite the film being nominated. After one fan wrote on Instagram, "Can’t wait to see what you’ll be wearing on Oscar night" over the weekend," the actress replied, "I’m not invited so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel." In a follow-up comment, the 20-year-old claimed she tried to obtain entry to the ceremony, but has been unsuccessful. "[I don’t know] ya’ll I have tried it all but it doesn’t seem to be happening," wrote the starlet.

Zack Sharf Amy Schumer is co-hosting the 94th Academy Awards with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes, and she’s revealed at least one idea she planned for the upcoming ceremony: having Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appear during the ceremony via satellite or a pre-taped video segment. The 2022 Oscars will take place while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, and many celebrities have raises millions of dollars for Ukrainian aid.“I think there is definitely pressure in one way to be like, ‘This is a vacation, let people forget we just want to have this night,’ but it is like, ‘Well we have so many eyes and ears on this show,’” Schumer told Drew Barrymore on an upcoming episode of her eponymous daytime talk snow (via ET Canada).

Amy Schumer has claimed that Oscars producers turned down her idea for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to appear via video link at the ceremony.The comedian is set to host next weekend’s ceremony alongside Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall, and noted how there are “so many eyes on the Oscars” that it would be an opportunity to highlight the Russian-Ukrainian war.Russia sent military forces into Ukraine on February 24, and The United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that the conflict has claimed 1,900 civilian casualties between that date and March 15. The UN (via the BBC) has also estimated that there are around 1.85million internally displaced people within Ukraine.Zelensky has also appeared via video link to appeal to a number of governments over the past few weeks, including the UK Parliament and the US Congress.Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show, Schumer explained how she wanted to use the Oscars to put a spotlight on serious issues.“I actually pitched, I wanted to find a way to have Zelensky satellite in or make a tape or something just because there are so many eyes on the Oscars,” she said (via Yahoo).

Amy Schumer will be co-hosting the 2022 Academy Awards alongside Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall, and the comedian appears on an upcoming issue of “The Drew Barrymore Show”  to share some details about what viewers can expect from this year’s Oscars.

Travis Barker, Sheila E., and Robert Glasper will appear alongside Adam Blackstone as part of an all-star band at the 94th Academy Awards this year.Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced on Friday (March 18) that the four musical performers will join under the name the All-Star Band at the show.The supergroup will likely feature Sheila E. on vocals, Glasper on piano/keys, and Blink-182‘s Barker on drums, with Blackstone joining as the show’s music director.

It’s that time of year again — when Hollywood residents, tourists and businesses must get ready for disruptions. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have released the street and sidewalk closures for Oscar week and the in-person 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27.

united millions of people around the world with his virtual Club Quarantine parties, will rock the house during the show as well as at the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars celebration.D-Nice will also host the official Oscars Club Quarantine pre-party, with special guests, via Instagram Live on Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST.More musical guests will be announced in the days leading up to the show.