"City Slickers" star Bruno Kirby has died.

The actor passed away in Los Angeles on Monday (14.08.06) from complications related to leukemia - a disease he had only recently been diagnosed with.

Just announced, emmy-winning "Daily Show" anchor and comedian Jon Stewart will host the 78th Annual Academy Awards on March 5.

Stewart excelled hosting the Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2002, and him being selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences followed reports that last year's host, Chris Rock, was not being asked back.