Rock in Oscar controversy storm

Oscar bosses are standing behind Chris Rock as their choice to host this year's Academy Awards ceremony, despite the comedian calling the event a "fashion show" that is only watched by homosexuals.

Oscar bosses are standing behind Chris Rock as their choice to host this year's Academy Awards ceremony, despite the comedian calling the event a "fashion show" that is only watched by homosexuals.

Rock made his controversial remarks to US magazine Entertainment Weekly, just two weeks before he presents the glitzy bash later this month.

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