The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly doing something that hasn’t been done in 30 years. According to Variety’s sources, the 91st Annual Academy Awards will have no host, since the organization appears to have given up on finding a star to take on the role. The entertainment news site reported that the Oscars will instead recruit stars for various stars in place of “one marquee name to kick things off in a monologue filled with Trump zingers.” An Academy spokesperson did not comment to Variety on the show’s format. NBC has also reached out to the Academy.
The man accused of shooting and killing his roommate in their Randolph, Massachusetts home has pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the alleged murder.
Justin Gaston, 32, was arrested without incident on Tuesday in Lynn after being on the run for about 20 hours. During the manhunt, he was considered armed and dangerous and authorities urged the public to hold back from approaching Gaston.
He was ordered to be held without bail during his arraignment at Quincy District Court Wednesday morning.
The suspect is accused of shooting 33-year-old Haki Sanders on Monday at their 27 Petipas Lane home, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
"This was a coordinated effort, leading to his capture without incident," Michael Morrissey, Norfolk District Attorney, said.
Gaston’s arrest in Lynn was captured on cellphone video by a neighbor. Multiple units could be seen responding to the area while the suspect was handcuffed.
A motive for the alleged killing was not immediately available.
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Gaston's next court date is April 2.
