Rihanna will perform at the 2023 Oscars

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter In the 24 hours following the start of the 2023 Oscars red carpet, Variety notched its highest-ever day of social traffic, racking up 122 million video views across platforms.  Top performing videos include Marc Malkin’s interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about the negative reviews that plagued “Black Adam” and fashion footage of stars like Pedro Pascal and Lady Gaga.  Twitter video racked up 59.4 million views, while TikTok accounted for 47.5 million. Instagram earned an additional 15.1 million views for the brand.  Variety’ssocial team, led by social media editor Katcy Stephan with coordinator Rachel Seo, previously saw success through the record-breaking launch of “Actors on Actors” Season 17, which earned over 35 million views on TikTok. Under Stephan’s leadership, the brand gained over 1.5 million new followers across social platforms in 2022.

Love on the brain! ASAP Rocky was “blown away” by pregnant Rihanna‘s 2023 Oscars performance.

Indy and Short Round, together again! Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan had a viral reunion at the 2023 Academy Awards decades after working together on Indiana Jones.

last month, the rapper was spotted in the front row at the award ceremony on Sunday, March 12 held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. His partner Rihanna was there to from the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The couple also shared a sweet moment backstage as Rocky was photographed cradling the singer's growing belly, smiling broadly, and leaning his head against her shoulder.

The 95th Academy Awards took place on Sunday night with Everything Everywhere All At Once proving to be the night's biggest winner. The A24 movie took home seven awards in total, including Best Picture alongside acting prizes for cast members Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Lenny Kravitz performed his song ‘Calling All Angels’ on piano for the 2023 Oscars In Memoriam tribute segment last night (March 12).The musician sang and played piano as the slideshow played out honouring those in the film industry who have died in the past year.‘Calling All Angels’ is taken from Kravitz’s 2004 album ‘Baptism’. Watch below.This year’s tribute honoured the late Olivia Newton-John, Vangelis, Jean-Luc Godard, James Caan, Ray Liotta, and Angelo Badalamenti.

Rihanna took to the stage at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday and gave viewers a show-stopping rendition of her Oscar-nominated single, “Lift Me Up,” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.

an reunion at the Oscars!Harrison Ford took the stage Sunday to present the final award of the evening, Best Picture. When Ford called out , he was reunited with his Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom co-star and newly minted Academy Award winnerKe Huy Quan, and they shared a sweet Oscar moment onstage.The duo couldn't contain their elation as they pointed to each other while the crew was assembling. Ford and Quan then embraced by the microphone, with Quan planting a kiss on Ford's cheek.Moments later, Ford tried to hand the Oscar to Quan but the actor instead pointed to one of the film's producers.This marks the second notable reunion between the former co-stars following Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, last September.See photos of the memorable moment below.Ford and Quan co-starred in the 1984 blockbuster, , where the latter played Short Round, Indy's sidekick.«I'm so happy for him.

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.

Rihanna took to the stage at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday and gave viewers a show-stopping rendition of her Oscar-nominated single, «Lift Me Up,» from the  soundtrack. Wearing a gorgeous, shimmering shirt and trouser pants set, Rihanna sang the ballad penned by herself, singer Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson and director Ryan Coogler. The song serves as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa, aka Black Panther, and died at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The Oscars audience was in awe as Rihanna belted out her ballad, hitting every high note with power and grace.

, organizers will have been pleased to see the downright wholesome scenes unfolding on the “champagne” carpet outside LA’s Dolby Theatre ahead of this year’s ceremony. It was a family affair for stars including and , both of whom opted to bring their daughters as their dates for the biggest night on the awards season calendar. Hayek, who engaged her signature bombshell mode in shimmering copper sequins, posed for photographers with her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault, who opted for timeless glamour in a strapless red gown, her platinum blonde hair styled in polished waves. Elsewhere Andie MacDowell was joined on the carpet by her daughter, actor and singer Rainey Qualley, with the two women coordinating in slinky back gowns (MacDowell’s came care of Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent). Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley at the Oscars. Salma Hayek and Valentina Paloma Pinault on the red carpet.Meanwhile, had her whole family in tow as she swept into the ceremony in a Moschino gown in a suitably regal shade of purple: daughter Bronwyn, in an almost identical color, joined her mother in front of the photographers, as did Bassett’s son Slater and husband Courtney B Vance. Nominee Angela Bassett at the Oscars with her family. It wasn't only mother-daughter moments on the carpet, of course.

, one place the comic book franchise had not yet conquered was the Academy Awards. That is, until Angela Bassett became . Bassett, who was last nominated for an Oscar in 1994 for playing Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It, was nominated this year in the best supporting actress category for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Rihanna is bringing maternity fashion to a new level! The pregnant superstar showed off her unique flair for fashion at the 95th Academy Awards red carpet, wearing a sheer getup with a leather halter top and train.According to an eyewitness inside the venue, the singer was smiling and glowing.  Her longtime love, A$AP Rocky, also arrived holding a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne and headed towards the backstage area.It's a huge night for the nine-time GRAMMY winner; not only is Rihanna nominated for her first Academy Award, but she's set to perform as well. The singer will give viewers their first live rendition of her Oscar-nominated single, «Lift Me Up,» from the  soundtrack. The song was penned by singer Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and director Ryan Coogler, and serves as a eulogy to Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa, aka Black Panther, and died at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. In the Best Original Song category, the song is up against Diane Warren's «Applause» (Lady Gaga's «Hold My Hand» (NTR and Ram Charan's«Naatu Naatu» (and Son Lux, Mitski and David Byrne's «This Is a Life» (The release of «Lift Me Up» marked the soon-to-be mom of two's first single in six years as she embarks on the next era of her iconic career. The single picked up a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song (Motion Picture), but ultimately lost to «Naatu Naatu» from . A source previously told ET that A$AP was in New York solo while Rihanna stayed in Los Angeles to do last-minute performance rehearsals.

Andie MacDowell brought her daughter, Rainey Qualley, as her plus one at the 2023 Academy Awards!

Lady Gaga will be performing Top Gun: Maverick song ‘Hold My Hand’ at tonight’s (March 12) 2023 Oscars after all.Last week, Gaga had yet to confirm whether she will perform her track – nominated for Best Original Song – at Sunday night’s ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.So far, four out of five of this year’s Best Original Song Oscar nominees have been confirmed to perform at the ceremony on March 12 including Rihanna (‘Lift Me Up’), Sofia Carson and Diane Warren (‘Applause’), Stephanie Hsu, David Byrne and Son Lux (‘This Is a Life’), and Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava (‘Naatu Naatu’).Oscars showrunner Glenn Weiss then seemingly confirmed that Gaga would not be performing, citing scheduling conflicts as the singer is currently filming Joker sequel, Joker: Folie À Deux.He said (via Variety): “We have a great relationship with Lady Gaga and her camp. She is in the middle of shooting a movie right now.

95th Academy Awards, ET can confirm that Lady Gaga will be performing the  single, "Hold My Hand," at the awards ceremony. The news comes after it was first reported that she would not be able to make the event. Prior to Sunday, 2023 Oscars producer Glen Weiss said Gaga, who is nominated in the Best Original Song category, was invited to perform but was unable to make the commitment at the time. «We have a great relationship with Lady Gaga and her camp,» Weiss said during a press conference last week. Because she's in the middle of shooting a new movie, Weiss said Gaga didn't feel like she could deliver a performance at the caliber that she's used to doing at the annual awards show.

Hold My Hand” featured in “Top Gun: Maverick,” but had to turn down the offer due to scheduling conflicts, Oscars producer Glenn Weiss confirmed Wednesday during the Oscars Creative Team press conference.“We invited all five nominees. We have a great relationship with Lady Gaga and her camp.

Brad Pitt and girlfriend Ines de Ramon enjoyed some time in the city of love over the weekend! In a new video captured of the pair, Pitt and de Ramon were seen at France's annual César Awards on Friday evening, where Pitt surprised director David Fincher with an honor.Per Paris Match, following the show, the new couple attended the ceremony's after-dinner at Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées.The quick clip shows Pitt seated next to de Ramon as they each carried on conversations at the star-studded dinner party.The latest sighting of the couple comes after a source told ET that Paul Wesley's ex-wife «is so excited about her relationship» with the 59-year-old actor.«Ines is very giddy, and her friends have never seen her like this before. She has that new crush feeling and it's very cute,» the source said.

95th Academy Awards are putting together a star-studded list of performers!On Friday, it was announced that Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will be taking the stage at the upcoming Oscars to perform their song, «Applause,» from the anthology film .The track is nominated for Best Original Song, Warren's 14th nomination in the category. The songwriter received an honorary award at the Academy’s Governors Awards in November. It was previously announced that Rihanna will also be taking the Oscars stage this year, following up her headline-making Super Bowl halftime show with a performance of her nominated song, «Lift Me Up,» from ET spoke with RiRi backstage following her Super Bowl press conference earlier this month, and she admitted that between her epic halftime performance, Oscar nomination and being a mom to her 8-month-old son, «it really feels like a lot's happening all at once.»«Motherhood, Oscars, Super Bowl, I'm still pinching myself, really,» she continued. «I'm grateful.

Rihanna will perform at the 95th Academy Awards next month, it has been announced.The pop superstar will perform her Oscar-nominated song Lift Me Up, written for Marvel’s blockbuster sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The song picked up a nod for best original song, alongside Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, and is Rihanna’s first Oscar nomination. Hosted by US comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars is set to take place on March 12.The Academy will be announcing more talent participating in the show in the coming weeks.