Seth MacFarlane won't be returning to host the Oscars next year.

The comedian, who took some heat for his off-color jokes at the 2012 show, tweeted, "Traumatized critics exhale: I’m unable to do theOscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep. However, I highly recommend the job, as Zadan and Meron are two of the most talented producers in the business. My suggestion for host is Joaquin Phoenix."

SOURCE: Just Jared

Jennifer Nettles will release her first solo album this fall. She's in the studio with super-producer Rick Rubin, who's worked with the likes of Johnny Cash, Adele,Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow.

She says, "I am absolutely thrilled and wholly proud to be working with Rick. If you ask any musician who is on their producer ‘bucket list,’ Rick would be on each and every one." 

Jennifer, who's been on maternity leave from Sugarland, will be a presenter at Sunday'sBillboard Music Awards.