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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Legendary ballerina Misty Copeland makes a triumphant return to the stage at the Academy Awards, honoring the record-breaking film Sinners. She shares the spotlight with musicians and dancers, performing a live rendition of the films blues song. Copelands bold red leotard pays homage to her breakout role in Firebird, as Sinners remains in the running for top honors. 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/0438d109cb114053

What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Legendary ballerina, Misty Copeland, made a surprise return to the stage at the Academy Awards. After retiring as principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater in October 2025, she honored the Best Picture nominee sinners. That film set a new record with 16 Oscar nominations, the most in history. The performance featured a live take on the movie's blue song, I Lie to You. Copeland shared the Dolby Theater stage with music. positions like Shibuze, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Brittany Howard.

Dances from styles like traditional African moves and hip-hop joined in to recreate a big scene from Senors. Copeland took the spotlight toward the end in a bold red leotard. That looked nodded to her breakout lead role in the Ballet Firebird, plus her children's book with the same title. She often draws from those early triumphs. Senors already picked up the best original screenplay award and stays in the running for top honors this year. D-N-N is brought to you by our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down.

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