Neil Patrick Harris set to host 2009 Tony Awards show

September 21st, 2009 Emmy host NEIL PATRICK HARRIS took aim at KANYE WEST for ruining TAYLOR SWIFT's big moment at the MTV Video Music Awards - warning winners at Sunday's (20Sep09) ceremony to look out for stage invaders before picking up their prize. The rapper has been chastised by a host of celebrities for storming the stage at the VMAs to protest Taylor Swift's Best Female Video win last week (13Sep09).

September 21st, 2009 American TV star JEFF PROBST bowed down to new Emmy host NEIL PATRICK HARRIS at the 61st annual ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday (20Sep09), admitting he botched his presenting duties last year (08). Survivor star Probst and fellow reality TV personalities American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Project Runway's Heidi Klum, Dancing with the Stars' Tom Bergeron and Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel faced harsh criticism from their fellow celebrities after putting on lacklustre skits and song-and-dance numbers last September.

September 21st, 2009 Slight ratings increase for the Emmy AwardsNEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris did for the Emmy Awards what he did for the Tonys earlier this year: increase the award show's audience over the previous year. The Emmys on Sunday rebounded from last year's all-time low viewership total, adding a million more people to a total of 13.3 million, according to The Nielsen Co.

September 20th, 2009 Actors Kanye-cracking at the 61st EmmysHeard at the 61th annual Primetime Emmy Awards: "It is an amazing time to work in TV. And, I know that everything is changing, but I'm not afraid of it because I feel like all these different media is just more choice and more entertainment.

September 20th, 2009 Harris is a prize as host of Emmy Awards broadcast NEW YORK — Isn't it time to name Neil Patrick Harris to a Cabinet position as Secretary of Cool? As host of Sunday's prime-time Emmy broadcast, he offered up persuasive evidence that he can bring new waves of cool to the stalest of institutions — like the Emmys. Aired live by CBS from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, the Emmycast with Harris in charge not only was remarkably stylish, fun and brisk but could even make viewers forget last year's disastrous format with five hosts, none of whom could rise to the occasion.

September 16th, 2009 'It' host Neil Patrick Harris takes on the EmmysLOS ANGELES — If only one awards show host at a time holds the "it" title, then the current darling is Neil Patrick Harris. Harris entered the big leagues with this year's Tony Awards, using his musical theater skills and easy charm to win over the audience and critics.

September 9th, 2009 2010 Tony Awards set for June 13 at Radio CityNEW YORK — Broadway's fall shows haven't even arrived yet but the date for the 2010 Tony Awards has been set — Sunday June 13 — at Radio City Music Hall. Winners of awards honoring the best of the 2009-2010 Broadway season will be announced during a live, three-hour telecast by CBS, 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m.

August 26th, 2009 SIMON COWELL has roped in a bizarre choice of celebrity judge on AMERICAN IDOL - TV actor NEIL PATRICK HARRIS. Following former panellist Paula Abdul's shock departure from the hit U.S.

August 13th, 2009 The organisers of the upcoming Emmy Awards have scrapped plans to pre-record a number of the presentations. Bosses at the Academy of Television Arts And Sciences came under fire from Hollywood unions after they announced that eight of the awards would be handed out prior to the September (09) ceremony and the taped acceptances inserted into the show.

August 4th, 2009 Emmy host Harris says changes will improve showPASADENA, Calif. — Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris said he hopes industry resistance to streamlining next month's awards will ease when the plan is made clear.

July 14th, 2009 NEW YORK - Neil Patrick Harris, known for his role in "How I Met Your Mother", will host this year's Emmy Awards. The actor-comedian is good at mimicry but doesn't know which voice he will use while conducting the ceremony.

July 13th, 2009 Neil Patrick Harris to host CBS' EmmycastNEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris, who won critical acclaim hosting last month's Tonys, will fill the same role for the prime-time Emmys. He had been rumored for more than a week to have the job.

June 8th, 2009 Tonys should aid success of 'Billy' and 'Carnage'NEW YORK — Tony wins should strengthen even more the box-office appeal of "Billy Elliot" and "God of Carnage," already two of Broadway's biggest hits. "It's the cherry on top of the sundae," said producer Ken Davenport about the 10 Tonys for "Billy Elliot," including best musical, and the three for "Carnage," including best play.

June 8th, 2009 Best Tony Award ratings since 2006NEW YORK — Tony Awards organizers can be pleased about a winning night at the television turnstiles. Broadway's big night was seen by 7.45 million people.

June 3rd, 2009 Neil Patrick Harris gets ready as 2009 Tony hostNEW YORK — Ask Neil Patrick Harris how he sees his job as host of the 2009 Tony Awards, and the star of TV's "How I Met Your Mother" says judiciously, "ringmaster at the circus — I want to be strong enough to earn your trust but be able to allow all the specialty acts to shine." And this year's ceremony, televised live Sunday by CBS (8-11 p.m. EDT) from Radio City Music Hall, is packed with enough entertainment to keep its host very busy indeed.