Jon Stewart to Host Oscars

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The Academy confirmed the news Thursday morning.  Stewart also served as the host of the Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2002. 

Many other celebrities were considered to host the evening, including Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien.

Nominations for the prestigious ceremony will be announced on January 31.  The Oscars will be presented on March 5 from Hollywood.