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Josh Groban, Misty Copeland, and the performers behind HUNTR/X will take the stage at the Oscars, each showcasing their talents in separate segments. The
Academy Awards will feature performances of the Oscar-nominated songs during the ceremony. The producers of the show announced on Tuesday that the performances will include “Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters” and “I Liked to You” from “Sinners,” set to occur on Sunday night.
Details on Performances
Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform during the segment for “Sinners,” highlighting the significance of music in the film. This segment will feature contributions from Copeland, blues artists Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, along with actors Jayme Lawson and Li Jun Li, and musicians Brittany Howard, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith.In another segment, Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna will perform “Golden,” which aims to celebrate the folklore surrounding the animated film, incorporating Korean instrumentalists and dance.
Groban's Role and Additional Information
While specific details about Groban's participation remain unclear, more information is anticipated as the 98th Academy Awards approach.In addition to performances, the Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific, broadcast live by ABC.
Host and Streaming Options
Conan O’Brien will return as the host for the second consecutive year after his successful role at the previous Oscars. He humorously remarked, “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.”The Oscars will be available for live streaming on Hulu, along with Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. Viewers can also access the broadcast on ABC.com and the ABC app with their provider's authentication.
Oscar Nominees
This year's nominees for Best Actress include Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet,” Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” Renate Reinsve for “Sentimental Value,” Emma Stone for “Bugonia,” and Kate Hudson for “Song Sung Blue.”In the Best Actor category, nominees are Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme,” Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners,” and Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent.”
Supporting Actor nominees include Jacob Elordi for “Frankenstein,” Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro for “One Battle After Another,” Stellan Skarsgård for “Sentimental Value,” and Delroy Lindo for “Sinners.” Supporting Actress nominees are Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for “Sentimental Value,” Amy Madigan for “Weapons,” Wunmi Mosaku for “Sinners,” and Teyana Taylor for “One Battle After Another.”
