Overview
- The Dolby Theatre staging echoed the film’s Club Juke sequence with period set design, roaming camera work, and cross-genre dancers in an homage to the movie’s visual style.
- Caton and Saadiq performed alongside a multigenerational lineup that included Buddy Guy, Misty Copeland, Brittany Howard, Shaboozey, Eric Gales, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Sinners cast members.
- Copeland’s appearance marked a notable return to the stage following retirement and a recent hip replacement, drawing attention from audiences and outlets covering the telecast.
- Reports from the broadcast described a standing ovation in the theater after the number, highlighting the segment’s technical ambition and reception.
- Co-written by Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson, the song is up for Best Original Song as Sinners leads with a record 16 nominations, and it was one of only two nominees performed live alongside KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden.”