Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart Among Others Announced as Oscars Presenters

Whoopi Goldberg, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Hart and Lady Gaga were among the first presenters announced Thursday for the 88th Oscar ceremony.

Also tabbed to serve as presenters were Benicio Del Toro, Tina Fey, Sam Smith, Charlize Theron, Jacob Tremblay, The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been criticized by many for its lack of diversity in this year’s crop of nominees.

The Oscar ceremony, hosted by Chris Rock, will be held Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

--City News Service, photo courtesy of Fox