3 chapters across the catalog
Kevin Hart Oscar Hosting Controversy and Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres invited Kevin Hart onto her show to advocate for his return as the host of the Academy Awards following a controversy over past tweets. The hosts suggest ABC pressured DeGeneres to "patch things up" to save the award show's declining ratings.
Don Lemon's Critique of Kevin Hart and Black Homophobia
CNN's Don Lemon delivered a lengthy monologue criticizing Kevin Hart for failing to be an "ally" to the LGBTQ community. Lemon claimed that homophobia is a significant issue within the Black community, citing statistics on homeless Black youth and personal anecdotes from director Lee Daniels.
Kevin Hart, Oscar Hosting Controversy, Homophobic Tweets
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as host of the Oscars following a public outcry over homophobic tweets posted between 2009 and 2011. A segment of his past stand-up routine regarding his fear of his son being gay is played to provide context for the controversy. Hart apologized for his "insensitive words" but chose to withdraw to avoid being a distraction.
