<p>Kevin Hart fans will be disappointed after reading this news as the actor-comedian stepped down as the Oscars 2019 host, following hue and cry on the social media over his controversial past tweets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes just <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kevin-hart-to-host-oscars-2019-181557">two days after it was announced</a> that he will woo the audience with his wit on Hollywood’s biggest night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, he wrote just after midnight Friday that he was withdrawing from hosting. He tweeted: “I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.”</p>

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<p>Explaining himself, Hart posted a video on Instagram in which he detailed what ensued between the Academy and himself. Apparently, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences gave him an ultimatum -- to apologize or “we’re going to have to move on and find another host.”</p>

<p>He refused to apologise and said: “I chose to pass on the apology,” Hart said. “The reason why I passed is because I’ve addressed this several times.”</p>

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<p>The tweets thus mentioned were shared by the actor several years earlier. He deleted most of them and even apologised then. But these were screen-captured and have been shared online multiple times. In 2011, he wrote in a since-deleted tweet: “Yo if my son comes home &amp; try’s 2 play with my daughters doll house I’m going 2 break it over his head &amp; say n my voice ‘stop that’s gay.”</p>

<p>Addressing these tweets, he thus wrote in an earlier post on Thursday, that the critics should “stop being negative” about his earlier anti-gay remarks.</p>

<p>“I’m almost 40 years old. If you don’t believe that people change, grow, evolve? I don’t know what to tell you,” said Hart, who added, in all-caps: “I love everybody.”</p>

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<p>Another time he slipped on this issue was in his 2010 special ‘Seriously Funny,’ as he said “one of my biggest fears is my son growing up and being gay,” and added, “Keep in mind, I’m not homophobic, I have nothing against gay people, do what you want to do, but me, being a heterosexual male, if I can prevent my son from being gay, I will.”</p>

<p>When it was announced that Hart would host the Oscars, many advocacy groups for LGBTQ rights approached the Academy. One of them was GLAAD that reached out to Oscars to “discuss Kevin’s anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and record.”</p>

<p>What’s to note, is that this isn't the first time when a celeb has had to step down because of anti-gay remarks. Ahead of 2012 oscars, producer Brett Ratner, who had been paired with Eddie Murphy, had to resign after using a gay slur at a film screening. Murphy also exited soon after.&nbsp;</p>


Kevin Hart fans will be disappointed after reading this news as the actor-comedian stepped down as the Oscars 2019 host, following hue and cry on the social media over his controversial past tweets.

Kevin Hart fans will be disappointed after reading this news as the actor-comedian stepped down as the Oscars 2019 host, following hue and cry on the social media over his controversial past tweets. This comes just two days after it was announced that he will woo the audience with his wit on Hollywood’s biggest night. Taking to Twitter, he wrote just after midnight Friday that he was withdrawing from hosting. He tweeted: “I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.” I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's....this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018 × Explaining himself, Hart posted a video on Instagram in which he detailed what ensued between the Academy and himself. Apparently, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences gave him an ultimatum -- to apologize or “we’re going to have to move on and find another host.” He refused to apologise and said: “I chose to pass on the apology,” Hart said. “The reason why I passed is because I’ve addressed this several times.” View this post on Instagram I know who I am & so do the people closest to me. #LiveLoveLaugh A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 6, 2018 at 7:31pm PST × The tweets thus mentioned were shared by the actor several years earlier. He deleted most of them and even apologised then. But these were screen-captured and have been shared online multiple times. In 2011, he wrote in a since-deleted tweet: “Yo if my son comes home & try’s 2 play with my daughters doll house I’m going 2 break it over his head & say n my voice ‘stop that’s gay.” Addressing these tweets, he thus wrote in an earlier post on Thursday, that the critics should “stop being negative” about his earlier anti-gay remarks. “I’m almost 40 years old. If you don’t believe that people change, grow, evolve? I don’t know what to tell you,” said Hart, who added, in all-caps: “I love everybody.” I'm sorry that I hurt people.. I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love & appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018 × Another time he slipped on this issue was in his 2010 special ‘Seriously Funny,’ as he said “one of my biggest fears is my son growing up and being gay,” and added, “Keep in mind, I’m not homophobic, I have nothing against gay people, do what you want to do, but me, being a heterosexual male, if I can prevent my son from being gay, I will.” When it was announced that Hart would host the Oscars, many advocacy groups for LGBTQ rights approached the Academy. One of them was GLAAD that reached out to Oscars to “discuss Kevin’s anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and record.” What’s to note, is that this isn't the first time when a celeb has had to step down because of anti-gay remarks. Ahead of 2012 oscars, producer Brett Ratner, who had been paired with Eddie Murphy, had to resign after using a gay slur at a film screening. Murphy also exited soon after.

Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars 2019 host, two days after announcement

<p>Oscars, the mega Hollywood event, never goes without sumptuous, gourmet spread that is put together to delight the Hollywood film fraternity. This year&nbsp;celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck entered into the 24th year of preparing the post-Academy Awards feast.</p>

<p>Puck, on Thursday, unveiled his menu for the annual Governor&rsquo;s Ball that will serve up 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of edible gold dust to 1,500 guests of A-listers and Oscar winners.</p>

<p>The 68-year-old chef believes that the delectable spread will not only surprise&nbsp;the palate but will also ensure that no guest goes home hungry.</p>

<p>&quot;You won&#39;t go home hungry! We have 300 people in the kitchen. Thank God I am not alone! 900 waiters in the dining room. They make 7,000 mini chocolate Oscars,&quot; he was quoted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WATCH: <a href="https://twitter.com/WolfgangPuck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WolfgangPuck</a>&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oscars</a> menu this year, featuring:<br />
- 1,500 quail eggs<br />
- 1,400 champagne bottles<br />
- 300 pounds of Miyazaki Wagyu beef<a href="https://t.co/ZF6aW40pZc">https://t.co/ZF6aW40pZc</a> <a href="https://t.co/G0FDdIsAoZ">pic.twitter.com/G0FDdIsAoZ</a></p>
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<p><strong>The grand menu</strong></p>

<p>After the Oscars are handed out today, the attendees will be treated to more than 50 dishes. Today&#39;s menu includes small-plate entrees such as mini pea and carrot ravioli with black truffle, a raw bar featuring caviar parfait with 24-karat gold, and cocktail-inspired macarons like negroni and mojito.</p>

<p>Celebrities and eminent personalities like Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Armie Hammer will be feasting on dishes like chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese with truffles, eggplant confit with salsa verde, ravioli and risotto with shrimp.</p>

<p>According to reports, more than 1,000 experts got together to prepare the mammoth feast.</p>

<p>Puck&#39;s impeccable and meticulous planning gave special attention to the vegan guests and also included gluten-free fare such as spinach campanelle and tiny taro tacos.</p>

<p>Puck walked the red carpet with a chocolate tower and a few of his edible statuettes. He shared that all the leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.</p>

<p>&quot;People who don&#39;t really get anything, they&#39;re going to have a meal just like the biggest stars in the world,&quot; Puck quipped.&nbsp;</p>

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Puck explained that any leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Oscars, the mega Hollywood event, never goes without sumptuous, gourmet spread that is put together to delight the Hollywood film fraternity. This year celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck entered into the 24th year of preparing the post-Academy Awards feast. Puck, on Thursday, unveiled his menu for the annual Governor’s Ball that will serve up 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of edible gold dust to 1,500 guests of A-listers and Oscar winners. The 68-year-old chef believes that the delectable spread will not only surprise the palate but will also ensure that no guest goes home hungry. "You won't go home hungry! We have 300 people in the kitchen. Thank God I am not alone! 900 waiters in the dining room. They make 7,000 mini chocolate Oscars," he was quoted. WATCH: @WolfgangPuck's #Oscars menu this year, featuring: - 1,500 quail eggs - 1,400 champagne bottles - 300 pounds of Miyazaki Wagyu beefhttps://t.co/ZF6aW40pZc pic.twitter.com/G0FDdIsAoZ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 5, 2018 × The grand menu After the Oscars are handed out today, the attendees will be treated to more than 50 dishes. Today's menu includes small-plate entrees such as mini pea and carrot ravioli with black truffle, a raw bar featuring caviar parfait with 24-karat gold, and cocktail-inspired macarons like negroni and mojito. Celebrities and eminent personalities like Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Armie Hammer will be feasting on dishes like chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese with truffles, eggplant confit with salsa verde, ravioli and risotto with shrimp. According to reports, more than 1,000 experts got together to prepare the mammoth feast. Puck's impeccable and meticulous planning gave special attention to the vegan guests and also included gluten-free fare such as spinach campanelle and tiny taro tacos. Puck walked the red carpet with a chocolate tower and a few of his edible statuettes. He shared that all the leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "People who don't really get anything, they're going to have a meal just like the biggest stars in the world," Puck quipped. (With inputs from agencies)

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