Coordinate (verb) to give a common action, movement, or condition to; to regulate and combine so as to produce harmonious action; to adjust; to harmonize; as, to coordinate muscular movements. Coordinate (noun) a thing of the same rank with another thing; one two or more persons or things of equal rank, authority, or importance. Coordinate (noun)
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the Oscars. The news, first reported by Variety and then also BuzzFeed, was confirmed to HuffPost Entertainment by a representative for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A press release announcing Harris as host for the 87th annual Academy Awards soon followed.
In 2016, Chris Rock had the monumental task of not only hosting the 88th Academy Awards but also being the token black comedian to host what was an all-white affair. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite became the biggest story of the night and although some wanted Chris Rock to boycott his hosting duties over the controversy, the man used it for some hilarious material.