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Episode Date: March 16, 2026At the 98th Academy Awards, stars from the most nominated film, Sinners, performed I Lied to You, blending ballet, country, and rock. Misty Copeland, Jack OConnell, and Shaboozey stole the show, ...with Copeland defending ballet amidst recent controversy. The Oscars also featured a tribute to KPop Demon Hunters, showcasing two Best Original Song contenders. 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/c8b90d155d80b6c3
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At the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th, stars from the most nominated film in Oscars history,
sinners, took the stage for a lively.
Performance of the song I Lie to You.
The track, Up for Best Original Song, brought together a mix of talents including ballerina,
Misty Copeland, and country star Shibuzi.
The show recreated a key scene from the movie, set in a 1930s Mississippi juke joint
with dancers channeling musical history.
Guitarist Rafael Seidique
kick things off, joined by
vocalist Miles Caden and Shabuzi,
while Brittany Howard added her powerful
vocals from Alabama.
Shakes. In the crowd,
Sinner's actor Jack O'Connell could be seen
dancing along, and the number wrapped with
Copeland's stunning ballet moves, stealing
the... Spotlight.
This came right after she'd spoken out
on recent drama involving nominee Timothy
Chalameh, who criticized ballet
and opera.
Copeland, the first black principal dancer at American Ballet Theater back in 2015, defended her art form at a recent event.
She pointed out its deep influence on film and acting careers, all while recovering from hip surgery she shared about on social media earlier that month.
Meanwhile, the Oscars featured another movie tribute with a performance of Golden from the animated hit K-pop Demon Hunters.
Voices from the film's band, like Ige, Al-Dri Nuna and Ray Ami, blended Korean traditions with modern beats, highlighting two best original song.
Contenders in One Night
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