The Oscars brought the star power AND the spectacle when it came to the Best Original Song performances!
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swooped in to deliver a powerhouse performance of “Hold My Hand” at the last minute on Sunday — RiRi still got the prime spot as the final Best Song performer.Backed by strings and a choir, she shined in a sparkly, bejeweled black gown while delivering a solemn yet gospel-spirited rendition of “Lift Me Up” that drew a standing O from the audience — including boyfriend A$AP Rocky — as much for Bosemanas for her performance.But it remained to be seen if Rihanna and her co-writers — producer Ludwig Göransson, “Wakanda Forever” director Ryan Coogler and Nigerian artist Tems — would take home the Best Original Song Oscar.“Lift Me Up” — released last October and serving as Rihanna’s comeback single after a lengthy music hiatus — faces stiff competition from Lady Gaga’s “Top Gun: Maverick” track “Hold My Hand” as well as “Naatu Naatu,” the “RRR” ditty that became the first tune from an Indian film to win the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in January.The other contenders include “Applause,” the “Tell It Like a Woman” tune that scored the 14th nomination for perennial Best Song bridesmaid Diane Warren; and “This Is a Life,” the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” number performed and co-written by Son Lux’s Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski.Follow The Post’s Oscars 2023 live coverage Rihanna’s Oscar night appearance continues an impressive streak for the pop superstar.
She already rocked the biggest stage in the business last month as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona — a performance seen around the world.It was then that the 35-year-old “Umbrella” singer revealed to the world that she was expecting her second child with rapper A$AP Rocky, just nine months after the couple
.The Oscars brought the star power AND the spectacle when it came to the Best Original Song performances!
Oscars 2023 telecast — but was he wrong? Throughout the show, Kimmel was heard introducing the first time nominee as “Rih-Ann-uh,” which didn’t sit right with some of the “Bad Girl” icon’s fans. As per usual, rabid social media watchdogs promptly logged onto to Twitter to snap at this year’s Oscars host for mispronouncing the pop superstar’s name. “I will be haunted by Jimmy Kimmel’s pronunciation of ‘Rihanna,'” @hannahkritz complained.
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If you’re just waking up to pictures from the Oscars red carpet, you’re in for a treat.The 95th Academy Awards produced some incredible beauty looks from A-listers like Superbowl superstar Rihanna, Bond Girl Ana de Armas and “it” actress of the moment Florence Pugh. From a red lipstick going viral on TikTok to a controversial eyebrow trend and a blusher-free base, here are the key celeb make-up moments from the star-studded night you need to know about.
Rihanna bared her baby bump for her third look at the Oscars!
Celebs gathered at the Dolby Theatre in California on Sunday night to celebrate the best of films at the 95th Academy Awards.
Rihanna delivered a beautiful performance of her hit track Lift Me Up at Sunday night’s Oscars and the mum-to-be was undeniably glowing as she took to the stage. Rihanna, 35, was one of the last celebrities to turn up to the Oscars’ champagne carpet and rocked up in a stunning black gown with cutout detailing showcasing her blossoming bump.The singer is currently expecting her second child with beau A$AP Rocky.The pregnant star later took to the Academy Awards stage to perform her nominated track, from Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Rihanna dazzled in embellished black trousers and a balconette babydoll top to match.
Rihanna received a standing ovation for her performance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song ‘Lift Me Up’ at the Oscars 2023 tonight (March 12).The annual awards show is taking place at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where each of the Best Original Song nominees is performing their nominated track.Rihanna’s performance was introduced by Wakanda Forever star Danai Gurira, who used the moment to pay tribute to late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. “His powerful artistry, his magnetism and incomparable humanity left a mark on our hearts,” she said.
Lady Gaga made a last-minute decision to sing «Hold My Hand,» her Oscar-nominated single from the soundtrack. And while it was reported that she didn't want to participate because she didn't have enough time to deliver a performance at the caliber she's used to, Gaga did not disappoint when she took the stage on Sunday. Gaga hit the stage in a stripped-down look — far from what we're used to seeing the glamorous actress-singer wear while performing --wearing her hair in a french braid and sporting little to no makeup while singing to the crowd in a black T-shirt and jeans.Before delivering the powerful ballad, Gaga had a message for the audience about unity, telling the crowd of famous faces, «I wrote this song with my friend, BloodPop, for the film , in my studio basement.
Rihanna single-handedly stole the show at the 2023 Oscars 'champagne' carpet as she put her blossoming baby bump on display.The pop superstar, 35, who was a late arrival, wore a skintight Alaia dress with a leather skirt and bodice, and sheer turtleneck underneath, which hugged her growing baby bump. Rihanna completed her look with a bold red lip (no doubt from Fenty Beauty), eye-catching spiky up-do and sparkly jewellery pieces from Moussaieff.
Lady Gaga took her time at the 2023 Oscars red carpet on Sunday, stopping to share a kiss with star Brendan Gleeson, before heading in for her scheduled ceremony performance. Gaga made a last-minute decision to sing «Hold My Hand,» her Oscar-nominated single from the soundtrack at Sunday's ceremony. The singer initially announced she could not perform because of an overbooked schedule, but announced the morning of the show that she would attend after all. Lady Gaga graced the red carpet in a stunning black gown with a sheer bodice and dropped waist. While posing with Gleeson, the two shared a kiss in front of the photographers. In addition to Gaga, the four other Best Song nominees are taking the stage throughout the evening, with Diane Warren teaming up with Sofia Carson on «Applause» from ; Rihanna singing «Lift Me Up» from ; Indian singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performing «Naatu Naatu» from ; and «This Is a Life» from being performed by David Byrne, Son Lux and Best Supporting Actress nominee Stephanie Hsu. The 2023 Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs live on Sunday, March 12 starting at 8 p.m.
are the culmination of awards season, not to mention the ultimate occasion for stars to make a glamorous turn about the red carpet. Andie MacDowell proved that point with a beauty look that centered on a generous edging of onyx eyeliner alongside her bombshell that has become something of a signature. MacDowell—who arrived on the arm of daughter Rainey Qualley—went full glam for the occasion, elevating her black Saint Laurent dress with a gaze-encasing rim of black liner that was bordered by a touch of metallic. The edgy application was made even stronger when coupled with the actor’s swept-up updo, tousled texture, and sterling shade, all combining for an elegant and infinitely cool moment. Going gray may have been a Covid accompaniment, but for Andie MacDowell, the decision was undoubtedly correct.
Kate Hudson and Janelle Monae are looking so glam on the red carpet.
Rihanna is baring her baby bump on the red carpet at the Oscars!
Wowing in white! Mindy Kaling arrived at the 2023 Academy Award s red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, wearing a custom cutout Vera Wang gown.
Kelly Ripa is stepping out for the Oscars!
with his performance as the King in “Elvis,” and who’s nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars on Sunday.The kid’s on the brink of the big-big-time, right when the industry needs it badly. For more than a decade, Hollywood has searched in vain for worthy successors to Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio while trade publications have mourned the death of the old-school Leading Man. Our former heartthrobs can still sell tickets (see: “Top Gun: Maverick”), but they are getting long in the tooth and caring less and less about the state of their beards.While plenty of great young actors are on the rise, there’s no cultural consensus around most of them. Timothée Chalamet, 27, is a major talent and has rapidly become a film fixture, but has so far preferred prestige films (“Dune” is as arthouse as science-fiction gets) by filmmakers such as Luca Guadagnino and Wes Anderson, whose work most Americans don’t know or go out of their way to see.Smiley Eddie Redmayne and Andrew Garfield are quirky if good-looking and respectable Brits (Garfield, who has a British accent, is technically British-American) and already, respectively, 41 and 39.
95th Oscars.It won’t be easy. On paper, this year’s Academy Awards seem to have things working in their favor.
Rihanna is one of the nominees for Best Original Song at the 2023 Academy Awards and you can listen to and read the lyrics for “Lift Me Up” right here!
Oscars. Following the broadcast tribute, more than 200 filmmakers, artists and executives will feature in an extended photo gallery on A.frame, the Academy’s digital magazine. Executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner and executive producer Molly McNearney announced the music icon’s participation. With a resume that includes 11 studio albums that have sold over 40 million copies worldwide, Kravitz has also appeared in various film and television projects such as “The Hunger Games,” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” and “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.”