Hugh Jackman to host new-look Oscars

Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed today.

The 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named 'People' magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, won an Emmy in 2005 for hosting the 59th annual Tony Awards in 2004. He was also nominated as host of the Tonys in 2005.