Who will sing at the 2023 Oscars?

The Oscar awardsrecognizing the best productions and performances of the latest movie releases every year will celebrate their gala evening Sunday March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The Oscars are never boring. Besides the red carpet, the guest starring, the gags of the host Jimmy Kimmel and the announcement of the winners, this edition will include a live show. The artist selected for the musical performance is Rihannawhich returned to the stage this year with its presentation at the Super Bowl.

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“Rihanna will take the stage at the 95th Oscars (…) This will be the pop star’s first appearance at the Oscars,” reads the official statement from The Academy.

The singer received her first Oscar nomination in the category Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up”accompanying the soundtrack of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

“Lift Me Up” is a collaboration between Rihanna and Nigerian singer Tems, as well as Swedish songwriter Ludwig Göransson. The single was nominated for an Oscar in the same category as Lady Gaga and BloodPop’s “Hold My Hand” (Top Gun: Maverick); “Naatu Naatu” by MM Keeravaani; (RRR), Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski’s “This Is Life” (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Diane Warren’s “Applause” (Tell It Like a Woman).

david byrne, its luxury And Stephanie Hu At the ceremony, they will also perform the song “This Is a Life”, from the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. In addition, Sophia Carson And Diana Warren They will perform ‘Applause’ from ‘Tell It Like A Woman’.