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Taylor Swift is set to perform at the upcoming Academy Museum Gala.
The evening, taking place on Oct. 17, serves as a fundraiser for and takes place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
While details
are still under wraps, it would surprise no one if Taylor performs “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her “Toy Story 5” single that could earn the singer-songwriter her first Oscar nomination. The gala is considered a major stop for Oscar hopefuls.
“Taylor is an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world,” said Amy Homma, director and Ppresident of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection. “We are thrilled to welcome her to this year’s gala and look forward to her performance to close a wonderful evening of honoring three extraordinary filmmakers and supporting the Academy Museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema.”
As previously announced, Charlize Theron will be honored at the gala with the Icon Award. Colman Domingo will receive the Vantage Award, and John Carpenter will be presented with the Luminary Award.
Swift most recently made an appearance at the MTV VMAs, where she was presented with theinaugural Artist-Director Award. She also premiered her“Patient Zero” music video, which she directed and stars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.
Presented by Rolex, the star-studded Academy Museum Gala raises vital support for the museum’s exhibitions, screenings and educational programming.
The Academy Museum Gala advances the museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema. Through the generosity of gala donors, proceeds from the evening will help ensure the museum continues to present world-class exhibitions, support educational opportunities, offer dynamic public screenings and remain accessible to visitors of all ages. Gala honorees directly champion the museum’s mission by participating in public programming around the event.
The gala is co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.
The host committee includes Jessica Alba, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman, Jon M. Chu, Kirsten Dunst, Nicholas Galitzine, Ludwig and Serena Göransson, Regina Hall, Kate Hudson, Jessica Lange, Greta Lee, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Rami Malek, Demi Moore, Olivia Munn, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Questlove, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, Bird Runningwater and Teyana Taylor.
