Martin, Baldwin Tapped As Oscar Hosts Nov 4, 20091:56 PST

Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Political spinmeisters are working hard to claim a win from the muddled results of Tuesday’s elections. The Academy Awrds announces not one, but two hosts to replace the outgoing Hugh Jackman, and a new internet video claims that Keanu Reeves’ youthful appearance is the result of the actor’s immortality. This is your Daily Surf Report, using the best videos on the web to keep you abreast of the day’s top stories.

Republican Victories Signal End To “Magic” Obama?

Republican victories in the Gubernatorial races in both Virginia and New Jersey have the GOP cheering, while the Democrats are cheering Congressional victories in California and New York that have added two crucial votes in the House of Representatives as Congress gets closer to legislation for big topics, including health care reform. Tuesday’s election was a mixed bag for both parties, and the headlines are targeting the swing of independent voters, who had previously backed Barack Obama in the presidential race, now voting in Republican Governors in key states.

Do the GOP victories in Virgina and New Jersey signal a discontent with the Obama administration? NBC’s Meredith Vieira speaks with Meet The Press moderator David Gregory to answer that question:

With Jackman Out, Academy Snags Martin, Baldwin

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences wasted no time finding a replacement for last year’s Oscar host, Hugh Jackman, after Jackman decided not to return for this year’s 82nd annual Academy Awards. The producers of this year’s Oscars have tapped former host and funnyman Steve Martin to emcee the event, but didn’t stop there: “30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin will join Martin as co-host.

This report from E! News gives the scoop, including both Martin and Baldwin’s reactions to being chosen to lead the event:

Video Spotlight: Keanu Reeves Is Immortal

A new parody video has surfaced online that claims Keanu Reeves‘ youthful appearance is a result of the actor’s secret immortality.

Check out the video below to see how the creators were able to track Reeves all the way back to 70,000 B.C.:

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