Kimmel launches Oscars as ‘a night of positivity’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel got the 90th Academy Awards underway with an opening monologue that mixed Harvey Weinstein punchlines with earnest comments about reforming gender equality in Hollywood.
At the Dolby Theatre ceremony Sunday, Kimmel dove straight into material about last year’s infamous best-picture flub.
“I do want to mention, this year, when you hear your name called, don’t get up right away,” said Kimmel. “Give us a minute.”
But while Ki