A duet by two superstars is rumored to be opening Sunday’s Academy Awards, so why is it stirring up controversy?
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Speaker 2 (00:03):
There's a good chance Wicked will take home several key
awards at this Sunday's Oscars, and there's also award it's
two biggest stars will open this show. Both Cynthia Rivo
and Ariana Grande will perform together for The Hollywood Reporter,
who also reports that they'll probably kick off the celebration,
most likely with the live rendition of the hit from
the movie performing Gravity. There's a controversy associated with this development,
as none of the songs from Wicked are nominated for
(00:24):
an OSCAR since they were written for the Broadway musical
and therefore not original music.
Speaker 3 (00:28):
It's controversial due to the.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Decision that not all the nominated songs will even be
performed this year, but Wicked's music is undeniably popular with fans.
The magazine also confirms it Dojakat Lisa, Blackpink and Now
of White Lotus as well.
Speaker 3 (00:40):
Queen Latifa and Ray are.
Speaker 2 (00:41):
Also set to perform the ninety seventh Academy Awards air
Sunday on ABC and for the first time ever, will
stream on Hulu.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
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