Justin Timberlake’s publicist convinces America he’s in the running to host the 2009 Oscars!
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Yuck! He comes off so cocky and entitled; it’s almost unbearable. I watched him hosting for a couple minutes on the ESPYs, and needless to say he wouldn’t be my first choice for any other awards show.
I seriously doubt the Oscars wants the JT vibe. I can appreciate them wanting to make the ceremony younger, but I don’t think someone who hosts the ESPYs is exactly what they are looking for.
*checks calendar* Nope, not April 1st…
What? Seacrest wasn’t available? Maybe that shark attack was worse than we thought…
He was hilarious at the espys! I don’t like espn or sports, but after I caught a couple of minutes of his performance I recorded it to see it all. His comedic timing is awesome.
Haters all of you, lol. I don’t want him to host the Oscars simply because he’ll get crucified no matter how good (or bad) he does. The Oscars is an awards show that requires everyone checks their sense of humor at the door (Right, Sean Penn?), making the show stuffy, pretentious and boring. And they wonder why no one watches it anymore?!
I love JT, but I really hope he stays away from the Oscars and does what he does best: making music!
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I would watch Justin Timberlake on everything at anytime doing anything.
Yeah, I saw that article and laughed. JT is amusing on SNL, and I’m sure he did a fine job at the ESPYs, but he is definitely not Oscar host material. You need a really seasoned, quick-witted comedian for that job. And speaking of: when are they going to get Conan O’Brien to host the Oscars?? He’s been such a brilliant Emmy host, I just don’t get why he hasn’t been asked yet.
Did you watch the ESPY’s? He was FANTASTIC! Really, really funny. Still not sure he’s ready for the Oscars, but he does get credit for doing a great job at the ESPY’s.
Why not? I’m not a huge fan of his music, but I respect what he has done careerwise, and he’s hilarious on SNL. More importantly, though, what does Stephanie Meyer think about this?
Why they would consider JT’s ESPYs hosting before Conan’s Emmys hosting is a mystery to me. I would even put Stephen Colbert ahead of JT at the Oscars hosting line. Seacrest? Meh.
Actually, he was really amazing hosting the ESPYs. He showed a lot of talent and was very natural. But does anyone even watch the Oscars anymore? Thought not – so what’s the big deal?
He’s a charming person and was damn good hosting the ESPYs. Why not give the Oscars a go?
Well, Justin is strangely appealing (even though I am straight and don’t really care for his type of music), so if the Academy is seriously considering him, they might not be too far off base. I’m not saying he should, but I’m not saying they shouldn’t either. It would definitely be interesting with him as host.
Also, I think he might be better suited for the Emmy’s, so maybe there’s hope for that. But, if the Academy decides on Ryan Seacrest, I will not be watching.
I missed the ESPYs but have seen him host other shows-he’s charming, funny, even (dare I say it?) talented…Why not give him a shot? Perhaps having him would bring in a different/bigger audience. Not to mention a younger vibe that the show could benefit from. I think most people can agree that something needs to be done to bring the awards back to its glory days…
blasphemy!!! i would rather watch reruns of the mickey mouse.
This comes from the Enquirer not Timberlakes publicist. After watching the ESPY’s if I were the people deciding on the Oscar host I’d go youtube his monologue and I Love Sports song and give it serious consideration. I never laughed so hard in my life. He was the best host the Espys’s ever had. He could probably make a boring show like the Oscars worth watching.
He was so incredibly funny as the host of the Espy’s I’d probably watch the Oscars for once if he hosted.
he was funny as the espys host, but the espys doesn’t require much. the oscars needs a brilliant quick witted comedian/ comedienne. it’s no surprise many seasoned comics have failed in the past. my top picks are either conan or colbert.
Sacrilege! Why not Jon Stewart, again, or perhaps Conan O’Brien?
I’m gonna have to agree with Slezak here. When I think “Justin Timberlake” I certainly don’t think Oscars, or Oscar host, or even comedian. I don’t get it.
NOOOO!!! I can’t stand this guy. He is all about himself, YUK
Justin was awesome at the ESPYs, and as I watched it I kept thinking that he should host the Oscars. He certainly couldn’t be worse than Ellen DeGeneres was.
Can’t they just get one of the late night hosts to… host? Ferguson could work. Maybe a whole entourage like the SNL cast? Just please not Timberlake or Seacrest. That would be awful and both would constantly be slammed by Academy members.
The decline of civilization approaches a little more. Seriously, Justin Timberlake is a catchy artist, but having a former boy band member host the Oscars is like Pamela Anderson hosting a Mormon convention.
I guess he wouldn’t be worse than Seacrest. I announce here that if Seacrest hosts i will put an end to my 20 consecutive years of Oscars watching. And lemme tell u the Academy you don’t wanna lose me as your audience. As evident from your ratings year after year that people like me are a dying breed.
You know what, I think the Oscars SHOULD be trying to win over as many young viewers as possible. I watch the show every year, and the crowd is always dead, no matter the host. Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Ellen, nobody could invigorate those stiffs. So why not go to the extreme and at least entertain the people at home with someone hip and hilarious. And JT isn’t a comedian, but a performer (and actor), so maybe he’ll elicit a better reaction from the movie industry stiffs.
Maybe they should do like SNL did back in the 70’s and have an anyone can host contest. It’s gotta be better than this clown. What, is Vanilla Ice busy?
I WOULD JUST DIE!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Agree with the other poster that said I would watch him in anything. Okay except “The Love Guru”.