What Should We Expect From The 95th Oscar Awards In 2023

In the days leading up to the Academy Awards, many people eagerly anticipate the festivities. If you are among them, you do not need to worry. Continue reading to discover more about this year's event.

A performance by Rihanna and other artists

In addition to singing 'Raise Me', Rihanna will perform 'This Is a Life' from Everything Everywhere All at Once at the 2023 Academy Awards. It is nominated for Best Original Song alongside David Byrne, Son Lux, and Stephanie Hsu from Everything Everywhere All at Once. The Indian vocalists Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will perform the song Applause from Tell It Like a Woman. At the same time, Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will perform Naatu Naatu from RRR. As she would not have time to practice for her performance while filming the Joker sequel, Lady Gaga will not be performing her song 'Hold My Hand' from 'Top Gun: Maverick.

Kimmel's monologue will focus on Smith vs Rock

Kimmel is expected to discuss Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock last year on stage at the 95th Academy Awards, completing a hat trick as host of the renowned ceremony. He will host the ceremony for the third time. Kimmel's wife, Molly McNearey, said they would handle the incident and move forward. As she noted, they will not make this event about last year. Instead, they will use a 'comedic approach' to discuss it.

The Oscars will honour all filmmakers in 2023

This year, all 23 awards will be announced during the show, unlike last year when they were presented before the live telecast for categories such as film editing and animated shorts. In an interview with the media portal, producer Glenn Weiss revealed that the Academy Awards would be a tribute to all filmmakers this year and that everyone would have a chance to be a part of it.

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