The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has denied reports that they have approached Oprah Winfrey to host the 84th Oscar awards. Various online reports suggested that Winfrey, who has presented trophies at the annual Hollywood awards gala, may take on the hosting duties for the ceremony. She was also nominated in 1986 as best supporting actress for her role in The Color Purple.
“The camera loves Oprah. Oprah’s a genius. But it’s not true, and I don’t know where that story even came from,,” Academy president Tom Sherak said.
“First, I have to hire a producer, and then the producer comes to the Academy with suggestions for the host. So how could we have a host without a producer?,” he asked. Sherak hasn’t lined up a producer yet, although he hopes to secure one during the coming month so that he can present his choice at the Academy’s next meeting on August 2.
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‘Women pack double of what is needed’
London: Women never change, it seems. The average woman packs nearly twice as many clothes as she needs for a holiday, a new study has found.
The study, based on a survey in Britain, found that women need 34 items for a week-long break, but take 60 “just in case”.
It means almost half of the contents of their bags remain unworn. Some 58 per cent of the 2,000 women quizzed said they found it difficult to stick to luggage weight limits, with one in five facing extra baggage costs at the airport.
The average woman takes 19 tops, but will wear only 10, and comes home with half her 16 pairs of trousers, shorts or leggings unworn. But that’s not enough for some — 42 per cent also go clothes shopping when on holiday.
Jeremy Cryer, head of travel at goco-mpare.com, said, “Women like to prepare for every eventuality.”
—PTI