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a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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The former late night host on Sunday took over the hosting reigns from four-time emcee Kimmel.
Gascón, whose nomination marked the first time an openly transgender actor has been tapped for an Oscar, was on an awards season high until her troubling tweets resurfaced in late January.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Conan O’Brien is set for his first outing as Oscars emcee.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
San Jose Parks Foundation board president Steve Nakano — who did double duty by serving as emcee and playing in the band that provided the entertainment — presented Reber with a pair of gifts and offered a toast to the outgoing leader.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Who Hosted the Critics Choice Awards? Comedian and television host Chelsea Handler returned as emcee for the third consecutive year.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Conan O’Brien is set for his first outing as Oscars emcee.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
San Jose Parks Foundation board president Steve Nakano — who did double duty by serving as emcee and playing in the band that provided the entertainment — presented Reber with a pair of gifts and offered a toast to the outgoing leader.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Who Hosted the Critics Choice Awards? Comedian and television host Chelsea Handler returned as emcee for the third consecutive year.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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