Why Did Eminem Perform at the Oscars 2020?

The rapper performed 'Lose Yourself' during this year's ceremony

Salma Hayek has revealed the truth behind her backstage photo with Eminem at the Academy Awards, confessing she had just tipped water all over the rapper.

Salma Hayek has revealed the truth behind her backstage photo with Eminem at the Academy Awards, confessing she had just tipped water all over the rapper.

One of the most entertaining moments in Eminem’s interview with Variety about his surprise appearance at the 92nd Academy Awards was his comment after being asked whether he enjoyed his performance, which came some 17 years after his “Lose Yourself” won an Oscar: “Absolutely,” he replied, “I got to hug Salma Hayek!”

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They really were not expecting him

Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas covered The Beatles at last night's Oscars (Feb. 9), while Eminem gave a surprise performance at the ceremony.

It took the Academy Awards 18 years to arrange a platform for Eminem to perform his historic song Lose Yourself. The American rapper, back in 2003, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He made history at the 75th Academy Awards by becoming the first hip-hop artist ever to win an Academy Award with his 8 Mile song. The singer surprised the audience at the Dolby Theatre and at home by taking on the stage and setting in on fire with his performance. 

Billie Eilish took the stage tonight at the 2020 Oscars to cover “Yesterday” for the “In Memoriam” segment. Eilish sang while her brother Finneas accompanied her on piano.

The 2020 Academy Awards ceremony — Film’s! Biggest! Night! — is currently underway, and what better way to celebrate all the incredible films that came out over the past 12 months than… watching Eminem perform an 18-year-old song! As the finale of a very confusing montage about the importance of music in film, Eminem took the stage to perform “Lose Yourself,” the 8 Mile theme song that won the Best Original Song Oscar in 2002.

The 2020 Oscars took an odd turn Sunday (Feb. 9) evening when Hamilton/A Star Is Born actor Anthony Ramos appeared to introduce… an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who set up a montage of iconic moments where Hollywood and radio hits have shared the screen over the years.

Emma Watson doesn't appear on red carpets often, and despite her film Little Women's Oscar nominations, the actress didn't come to the Academy Awards tonight.

Rap superstar Eminem stunned the audience and viewers alike at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday by staging a surprise performance of his Oscar-winning hit, Lose Yourself.

Cynthia Erivo graced the stage tonight at the 2020 Oscars to perform “Stand Up.” The song appeared in Harriet, and is nominated tonight for Best Original Song. Erivo is also nominated for Best Actress tonight for her portrayal of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Erivo performed in a glittering, high-collared gown. Watch it all go down below.

Randy Newman was among the musicians to perform at the 2020 Oscars tonight. Newman performed his Toy Story 4 song “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” at a grand piano. The track is nominated tonight for Best Original Song. Watch Newman’s performance below.

Tonight at the 2020 Oscars, Elton John took the stage to perform his new original song from the biopic Rocketman. John’s performance of “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” featured back-up singers, a red grand piano, and a jumbo pair of star-shaped sunglasses. Watch it all go down below.

Tonight at the 2020 Oscars, Eminem made a surprise appearance to perform his song “Lose Yourself.” The song appeared on the original soundtrack to the 2002 drama 8 Mile, which starred Eminem and was set in the rapper’s native Detroit. Just before Eminem appeared on the Oscar stage, clips from 8 Mile were shown in a montage celebrating music in film.