LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- African-American artists Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart and Pharrell Williams were among the first presenters announced Thursday for the upcoming Oscars ceremony.
Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin also said The Weeknd, Benicio Del Toro, Tina Fey, Ryan Gosling, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Charlize Theron and Jacob Tremblay would appear on the telecast, which will be hosted by Chris Rock Feb. 28 on ABC.