Is Eddie Murphy Finally Oscar Worthy?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eddie Murphy is allegedly in talks to host the Oscars this year. Oscar producer, Brett Ratner, who just directed Eddie in the comedy film "Tower Heist," is pushing the idea.

(Photo credit: Bauer Griffin - Eddie, Brett and Ben Stiller on the set of "Tower Heist.")

To not rule out other candidates, Billy Crystal's name has also been thrown in the ring. Crystal has hosted the Oscars 8 times and to critical acclaim. Billy has shown interest in hosting again and those at The Academy love him.

(Photo credit: Examiner)

The Academy hopes to have all negotations for its' telecast (which would include hosting duties) done by mid-September.

We just don't want the Oscars to suck. So it would be great if they could negotiate that during the negotiations process.

UPDATE:
No longer a rumor. Murphy's now the guy.