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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

At the 2026 Academy Awards, two captivating musical numbers showcased upcoming films. K-pop group KPop Demon Hunters performed their hit Golden, while artists brought I Lied to You from Sinners to life. Tabitha Moore, creative director for Golden, blended traditional Korean elements with modern pop, advised by expert DaEun Jung. The audience was engaged with golden light sticks and flowing gold flags. Meanwhile, the Sinners number was a close match to the films dance scene, led by choreographer Aakomon Jones and featuring Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq, Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, and Brittany Howard. Both performances prioritized storytelling through dance, transforming simple songs into must-see moments. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbc29c341d4e075b

Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, Two Minutes of Pop Culture That Matter. At the 2006 Academy Awards, two standout musical numbers highlighted upcoming films. The fictional K-pop group from K-pop Demon Hunters performed their hit, Golden, while artists brought I Lie to You from sinners to life. These acts blended storytelling with high-energy visuals,

drawing big cheers from the crowd. Tabitha Moore served as creative director for the Golden Performance. It kicked off with traditional. traditional Korean drumming, singing, and folk dance before shifting into modern pop vibes. To get it right, the team brought in expert Day Ong Jung from the University of California at Riverside. She advised on dance, costumes, music, and even joined the dancers on stage. The audience got into the spirit, waving golden light sticks just like at real K-pop concerts. More added flowing gold flags to amp up the epic feel, making it perfect for TV. Since the film is animated, they skipped

exact recreations and focused on fresh, larger-than-life visuals. Meanwhile, the center's number was a close match to the movie's famous dance scene. Choreographer Acomon Jones led it, with performers like Miles Katyn, Raphael Sadiq, Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, and Brittany Howard. More stepped back to support, letting the film's team take the wheel. Both performances put story first, using dance to pull viewers in. They turned simple songs into must-see moments that captured each film's unique energy. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. What is cooler than cool,

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