Billy Crystal

Muhammad Ali’s funeral to be held in Louisville; Will Smith, Lennox Lewis to be pallbearers

Actor Will Smith and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will be among the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali's funeral

Muhammad Ali's funeral to be held in Louisville: Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal to attend

The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali prepare to accompany his body to Louisville, ahead of his funeral and service in honour of 'The Greatest'

Emmys 2014: Billy Crystal pays emotional 'cosmic' tribute to Robin Williams

Crystal, a longtime friend of Robin Williams who rose to fame in the same 1970s comedy circuit, remembered the madcap performer as "the brightest star in a comedy galaxy".

Robin Williams to be honoured at Emmys

Jay Leno bids final goodbye to Tonight Show in a star-studded farewell

Comedian Jay Leno said an emotional goodbye to the Tonight Show on Thursday with a star-studded farewell led by actor Billy Crystal, after hosting the NBC late night program for more than 20 years and handing the reins over to Jimmy Fallon.

Jay Leno's first ever guest Billy Crystal to also be his last

Leno, 63, will step down from the show after the 6 February episode and TV personality Jimmy Fallon will succeed him as the host of the show.

Family Guy's MacFarlane aims to perk up Oscars night

For good or bad, Oscar host Seth MacFarlane already has enlivened the awards scene.

Billy Crystal writing book on ageing

Crystal has an agreement with Henry Holt and Company for a book that will be part memoir, part meditation — with jokes — about getting older.

Kodak woes draw Oscar theatre jabs

The bankruptcy of Eastman Kodak, the once-dominant American film icon whose name was yanked from the Oscars telecast, provided irresistible fodder for Academy Awards host Billy Crystal on Sunday.

Oscars 2012: The Artist sweeps with five wins

It's time to unveil the Oscar predictions. Who won? Who was the spoiler? Where was the upset? Did Billy Crystal bomb? Firstpost liveblogs the 2012 Academy Awards.