Expectations were high for the performances of the Best Original Song nominees at the 2023 Oscars, from the explosive performance of “Naatu Naatu” to performances by musical stars like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. And they did not disappoint!
The night began withApplause”, by 14-time nominee Diana Warren, for the documentary Tell It Like a Woman. The song was performed live by Sofia Carson. Next, Stephanie Hsu, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, sang alongside David Byrne, “This Is a Life“, of Everything everywhere at the same time.
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Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava delighted the crowd at the Dolby Theater with the internet sensation track of RRR. A group of more than 20 dancers executed the infectious choreography to perfection; unfortunately, the leads Ram Charan and NTR Rama Rao Jr. did not participate in the gala dance, although they were present at the ceremony.
Then it was Lady Gaga’s turn, who originally planned not to perform during the ceremony due to her engagements for Joker: Folie à Deux. However, she changed her mind at the last minute to sing “hold my hand” of Top Gun: Maverick. At the end of the song, a slide appeared on the screen dedicating the song to Tony Scott, director of the original. top gunwho committed suicide in 2012.
The last performance of the night was given by Rihanna with “lift me up“, song of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever which pays tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.
In the end, the Academy decided to award the statuette for Best Original Song to “Naatu Naatu”. Here are the live presentations of the candidates in the Oscar 2023 categories:
“Applause” by Tell It Like a Woman
wonderful @sofiacarson singing “Applause”, indicated ao #Oscars by Melhor Original Song! pic.twitter.com/eUTEqjhO2t
— Universal Music Brazil (@umusicbrasil) March 13, 2023
“This Is A Life” by Everything everywhere at the same time
MULTI-FACED! Check performance of “This is a Life” by Stephanie Hsu and David Byrne no #Oscar pic.twitter.com/laC7JxVSsG
— Stephanie Hsu Brazil (@stephaniehsubr) March 13, 2023
“Naatu Naatu”, from RRR
Here’s the energetic performance of “Naatu Naatu” from #RRR at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHeOT5 pic.twitter.com/Lf2nP826c4
—Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
“Hold My Hand” by Top Gun: Maverick
Lady Gaga performs a stripped-down version of “Hold My Hand” at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHeOT5 pic.twitter.com/dLlahLTjht
—Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
“Lift Me Up” by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Rihanna performs “Lift Me Up” at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/cyESzOZnmm
—Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023