Overview
- Showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan detailed expanded stage plans spotlighting the Best Original Song contenders from KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners.
- The KPop Demon Hunters segment will open with traditional Korean instrumentalists and dance before EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami—the voices of Huntr/x—perform “Golden.”
- Sinners will feature Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performing “I Lied To You,” joined by Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Alice Smith and Shaboozey.
- Producers said the other three nominated songs will not be performed in full, with appearances slated for Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
- The 98th Oscars take place March 15 at the Dolby Theatre, hosted by Conan O’Brien, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET, with more talent announcements to come.