1 minute ago 2010-02-09T21:25:52-08:00
Neil Patrick Harris goes for the tux at the TV Land Awards in LA Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2009 Emmy Awards, multiple sources have confirmed to Access Hollywood.
Variety and The Hollywood Reporter were the first outlets to report that the "How I Met Your Mother" star, who recently hosted the 2009 Tony Awards, was negotiating to MC the ceremony.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Gay & Lesbian Hollywood
The 61st Annual Emmy Awards will air on September 20 on CBS - the night before Neil's "How I Met Your Mother" launches its new season on the network. The Tonys aired on CBS as well.
Last year's Emmys were widely criticized for the lackluster results stemming from the decision to rotate the hosting position between five reality hosts, all nominated in the Best Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Show category -- Tom Bergeron, Jeff Probst, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Ryan Seacrest.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 2008 Emmy Awards Red Carpet
Neil recently booked two new feature films - the indie ensemble "The Best and the Brightest" (co-starring Bonnie Somerville and Amy Sedaris, which he is currently shooting in Philadelphia) and a supporting role in CBS Films' "Beastly" (co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Mary-Kate Olsen).
Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Inside The 2008 Emmy Awards
PLAY IT NOW: An Evening With The 'How I Met Your Mother' Cast
PLAY IT NOW: Neil Patrick Harris & Taylor Swift Get Ready For 'SNL'
MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: Neil Patrick Harris - 2009 Emmy Awards - CBS - Emmys - TV
comments
-
KaceyI see nothing about Taylor Swift!?report abuseposted August 23, 2009 6:12 PM PDT
-
what did taylor swift have 2 do w\ this?????report abuseposted August 1, 2009 9:49 PM PDT
-
what did taylor swift have 2 do w\ this?????report abuseposted August 1, 2009 9:49 PM PDT
-
danineil's going the Emmy's YAY!!!!!!!!!! :)report abuseposted July 14, 2009 8:53 PM PDT
-
Lisa CarlHe's gorgeous. You know what they say about "all the good ones being gay". Ruins my fantasy. Wait, maybe I'll just make him bi...hmmm........report abuseposted July 4, 2009 8:51 PM PDT
-
zameenaahe is sooo hotreport abuseposted July 4, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
-
zameenaahe is sooo hotreport abuseposted July 4, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
-
GICraig Ferguson would have been a better choice.report abuseposted July 4, 2009 7:57 PM PDT
-
geminilafNeil is a little hottie!report abuseposted July 4, 2009 6:35 PM PDT
-
jtWallaceHe is one of the few "stars" who made it from childhood actor to adult hood without drugging himself. He is a very good actor. Hope he continues successfully through life.report abuseposted July 4, 2009 5:49 PM PDT
Post A Comment
- GALLERY: Stars & Sports Collide At DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl 2010
- VIDEO: Brooke Shields & Her Family Strike A Pose
- GALLERY: Super Bowl XLIV: Stars At Super Bowl Parties
- GALLERY: First-Time Oscar Nominated Celebrities for the 2010 Academy Awards
- VIDEO: Kellan Lutz Poses In His Skivvies For Calvin Klein
RELATED ARTICLES
- Jeff Probst Signs on for Two More Seasons of Survivor
February 9, 2010 11:16 PM PST - Sandra Bullock Pokes Fun At Letterman's Affair
February 9, 2010 10:27 PM PST - Ellen finds Simon "a challenge" on "Idol"
February 9, 2010 10:11 PM PST - Jessica Biel: Justin and I Have "No Plans" for Valentine's Day
February 9, 2010 7:30 PM PST - Ellen DeGeneres: Simon Cowell Is "Going to Be a Challenge"
February 9, 2010 6:11 PM PST
RELATED PHOTOS
RELATED VIDEOS
Updates
Today
-
-
1 minute ago 2010-02-09T21:25:35-08:00
-
4 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:22:14-08:00
-
6 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:20:23-08:00
-
7 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:20:09-08:00
-
8 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:18:48-08:00
comments