Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Misty Copeland Defends Ballet at Oscars
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Misty Copeland dazzled at the Oscars with a captivating ballet performance, honoring Black musics roots alongside a star-studded lineup. Meanwhile, shes been advocating for ballets cultural signi...ficance, responding to Timothée Chalamets comments that sparked debate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afc08a48f8e17d8b
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Misty Copeland stole the show at the 98th Academy Awards with stunning ballet moves during a lively musical number for the film's centers.
She joined cast members Miles Katten, Jamie Lawson, and Lee Junkie on stage,
while Katten sang the Oscar-nominated song, I Lie to You, and recreated a juke.
Joint dance from the movie. Jack O'Connell even popped up in character as a vampire.
The performance blended Delta Blues with rock and roll, hip-hop, and more to honor black music's roots.
An impressive lineup of artists took the stage, including Rafael Sadiq, Shabuzzi, Brittany Howard, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Christone Kingfish, Ingram, Bobby Rush, and Alice Smith.
Meanwhile, Copeland has been defending ballet's place and culture after comments from Timothy Shalameh stirred up debate.
In a recent TikTok video, she addressed his invitation to promote his film Marty Supreme,
stressing that ballet and opera deserve respect alongside.
Movies
Chalemay made ways at a February variety in CNN Town Hall,
chatting with Matthew McConaughey about movie theater struggles.
He gave a nod to ballet and opera folks,
but implied films face tougher crowds,
drawing fire from the theater world,
London Ballet, Metropolitan Opera,
and stars like Stephen Spielberg and Doja Cat.
Copeland pointed out that popularity doesn't equal impact, noting ballet and opera have thrived for over 400 years.
She wrapped up by saying all art forms coexist without comparison, crediting them for opening doors in entertainment.
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