Billy Crystal has been confirmed to host the 84th Annual Academy Awards. The comedian revealed the news through his Twitter page, less than an hour ago. Here's what he had to say below.

"Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions. Looking forward to the show"

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Billy Crystal as the host, which will mark his 10th time as The Academy Awards emcee. Brian Grazer stepped in as producer of the telecast yesterday, taking over for Brett Ratner, who resigned after making homophobic remarks last weekend. Eddie Murphy stepped down as Oscar host a day after Brett Ratner resigned.