Janelle Monáe kicked off the 2020 Oscars with a performance of 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' and an original song about this year's nominees. Details:
Moments after handing Hanks her hat to wear, Monáe took off her cardigan and broke out into a musical number dedicated to this year's nominated films and actors. Emmy-winningstar and red carpet staple Billy Porter also joined her onstage during her lively and colorful performance.
Later, Monáe called out the Academy for not acknowledging any female filmmakers in the best director category. "We celebrate all the women who directed phenomenal films," she said. She also noted the importance of February, saying, "Happy Black History Month," which might have been aimed at the Academy for its lack of diverse nominees this year.
Monáe had previously kept the details of her Oscars performance under wraps. However, she did tease tothat she was "ready to light the stage on fire" in honor of her ancestors and wanted to make her hometown of Kansas City, Kansas, proud. Monáe hinted at the same in an Instagram post ahead of the show. "LIIIIIVVVVVVE!!" she wrote alongside a promo image. "Kansas City Born and raised!!!"
Others set to perform at this year's Oscars included Elton John, Idina Menzel, Randy Newman, Chrissy Metz, Cynthia Erivo and Billie Eilish., which featured hits such as "Pynk" and "I Like That." Though she's never been nominated for an Academy Award, she has been involved in several Oscar-nominated and -winning acting projects such as
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