Its just been announced that actor-comedian Tracy Morgan is set to host this years 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next Month. Something he says...
"I'm honored to be a part of one of music's biggest nights."
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Many comedians over the years have taken centre stage to host some of the world biggest and most publicised music awards. But it hasn't always been 'all fun and games' as you'd expect. British comedian, Russel Brand, presented the MTV Video Music awards in 2008, and caused some upset with his controversial and blunt humour. Despite this he was invited back to the states the following year host the 2009 Award show. US comic, Kevin Hart too got his go at host of the MTV Video Music Awards last year and was also questioned about his 'on the edge' jokes regarding the 'Drake and Chris Brown brawl' and the 'Kristen Stewart affair.'
The BRITs took a less risky approach and chose the lovable, incredibly British comedian James Corden to host in both 2012 and 2013. Poor Corden was criticised for cutting off the British music industry's finest, Adele, during her acceptance speech but in his defense he was put in a very difficult position as host trying to keep to the tight LIVE schedule of the show.
In my opinion comedians are great hosts. They keep us entertained, make us laugh and definitely keep us 'on the edge of our seats.' They add character and humour and shouldn't be taken as seriously as they have in the past.
However, everyone and everything that takes place during these hugely anticipated and publicised events are open to criticism, and we all know much easier it seems to be for journalists to pin-point the flaws. And in entertainment, as long as people are talking, any news seems to be good news right?
How well do you think Tracy Morgan will to at this years Billboards?
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