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.
(There have also been years â 1948, 1969-â71 and 1989 â when there was no host at all.) Hereâs a look back at some memorable hosts and hosting incidents from Oscars past. Oscar host Bob Hope, right, jokingly tries to steal Marlon Brando's award during the 1955 ceremony. ((Hulton Archive/Getty Images))