Awards
TikTok Makes Oscars Debut During ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Performance
As the cast of Encanto surprised audiences with a Megan Thee Stallion–featuring performance of the mega-hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” another first was underway at the Academy Awards: TikTok made it to the Oscars. As cast members like Stephanie Beatriz, Diane Guerrero, Adassa and Mauro Castillo were joined by Becky G and Luis Fonsi for a new rendition of the song, a swirling projected globe in the background of the performance featured a total of 88 TikTok videos, according to a TikTok spokesperson, about Encanto and its ear worm song. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The projected videos marked the first time TikTok videos have ever appeared at the Oscars during a night when two Twitter-voted...
John Legend to Receive Recording Academy’s First Global Impact Award
John Legend, who became an EGOT in 2018, probably doesn’t need another award, but they’re still nice to get. Legend will receive the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective. The in-person event is set to take place at Resorts World Las Vegas on Saturday, April 2, the night before the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Summer Walker is set to perform at the event, D-Nice will spin music, MC Lyte will be the voice of the evening and Adam Blackstone will serve as musical director. Blackstone served in the same capacity at the 2022 Oscars. D-Nice, whose virtual Club Quarantine parties over the past two years have boosted his profile, also perfor...
Here Are All the Winners From the 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Academy Awards kicked off with Beyoncé’s epic performance of her Oscar-nominated song from King Richard – and she was just one of many music moments throughout the night, including Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same name and a Megan Thee Stallion-assisted performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto. But who were the night’s biggest winners? Below find the full winners list from the 2022 Oscars. BEST PICTUREBelfast (Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, Producers)WINNER: CODA (Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, Producers)Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, Producers)Drive My Car (Teruhisa Yamamoto, Producer)Dune (Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve ...
Questlove Wins Oscar for ‘Summer of Soul’ Documentary
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is now an Academy Award winner. The Roots drummer, music historian and filmmaker nabbed an Oscar for Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), which won the Academy Award for best documentary feature at the 2022 Oscars. Summer of Soul, directed by Questlove, tells the unjustly forgotten story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which included performances from Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly & the Family Stone, Mahalia Jackson and more iconic artists operating in the ’60s, making the case that had this not been a primarily Black festival, it would have been as well remembered and celebrated as Woodstock, which took place in New York that same year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It’s not lost on me that the story of the ...
Will Smith Apologizes to the Academy in Best Actor Acceptance Speech After Appearing to Hit Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars
Will Smith delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the Academy Awards Sunday (March 27) after winning the best actor award for his portray of Venus and Serena Williams’ dad Richard Williams in King Richard. The win came shortly after the actor stormed the stage and appeared to hit presenter Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s alopecia, which he seemed to apologize to the academy for in his speech. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith said, seeming to allude to the viral moment, which viewers at home were unsure if it was scripted or an authentic reaction. He then mentioned some of his King Richard costars. “In this time in my life, in this ...
Questlove, Will Smith & More 2022 Oscar Record-Setters
CODA won best picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards, which were presented Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The feel-good movie, directed by Siân Heder, is the third film directed by a woman to win best picture. Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao, won last year. The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, won 12 years ago. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Heder won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay, but she wasn’t even nominated for best director. CODA is the third film in the past decade to win best picture without its director being nominated for best director. It follows Argo, directed by Ben Affleck (2012); and Green Book, directed by Peter Farrelly (2018). Prior to the past decade, only th...
Crypto.com will air campaign in support of Ukraine during Academy Awards
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com plans to use its ad time during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday to air a TV spot regarding the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In a Wednesday announcement, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said the exchange had partnered with the International Committee of the Red Cross, or ICRC, to launch a campaign aimed at helping those suffering under war-torn conditions in Ukraine. The CEO did not specify what the campaign would entail, but the platform already allows donations in crypto, fiat and nonfungible token purchases to the humanitarian network Red Cross Red Crescent. The exchange will match up to $1 million in donations until March 31. “The humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, and I believe it’s our responsibility to su...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Will No Longer Attend Oscars After Wife Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lin-Manuel Miranda will no longer attend the 94th Annual Oscars on Sunday night at the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre in person after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. The award-winning composer announced he would miss this year’s ceremony via his Twitter Saturday afternoon (March 26). “Made it to Hollywood… This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID. She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night,” he said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you,” he concluded in his tweet. Miranda’s directorial debut, Tick, Tick … BOOM!, is up for two Oscars at the 2022 ceremony, including Andrew Garfield’s best actor ...
2022 Oscars: How & When to Watch the Awards Show Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Following last year’s scaled-down ceremony, the 2022 Oscars will return to its pre-pandemic glory when the 94th annual Academy Awards air on ABC on Sunday (March 27). Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes are slated to host the show, which is executive produced by Will Packer and will broadcast live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theater at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Andre Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Denzel Washington, J.K. Simmons, Ariana DeBose and Aunjanue Ellis are among this year’s nominees....
Bad Bunny, Wisin & More Top 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List
The nominations for the 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards have arrived, with five-time nominee Bad Bunny leading the pack. The Puerto Rican star is followed by Wisin, J Balvin, Karol G, Greeicy and Maria Becerra with four nominations each, and Rosalía, Christian Nodal, Carlos Vives, Nacho, Mike Bahía, Justin Quiles, Blessd and Tiago PZK with three. One of the 17 categories is the coveted best new artist prize, with Blessd, JD Pantoja, Bizarrap, Tiago PZK, Ryan Castro, Khea, Alvaro Diaz and Feid up for the award. Newcomers such as Eix, The Change and Kim Loaiza are up for the musical promise award. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For a second consecutive year, Premios Heat will crown the best Dominican artist, which went to El Alfa ...
Chris Martin Says ‘Of Course’ He’s Rooting For Grammy Rivals BTS
If you Wiki “good sport” this week the image at the top might just be of Chris Martin. That’s because in an interview with radio station Exa 96.9 FM in the Dominican Republic the Coldplay singer was askedif he’s backing BTS to win their first Grammy at the upcoming 2022 awards show. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Of course [I’m rooting for BTS], man,” Martin told the show’s host. “I love them. I love those guys and I just wish them good things, always.” Chris has had nothing but good things to say about the South Korean septet since teaming up with them to record the song “My Universe” for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres album. But keep in mind that Martin threw his vote behind BTS even though Coldplay will face off against the K-pop icons at...
Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks, Jason Isbell & More Nominated for 2022 A2IM Libera Awards: Full List
Japanese Breakfast is the top nominee for the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards. The experimental pop group has seven nominations, including record of the year for Jubilee (Dead Oceans). Japanese Breakfast is a four-member band headed by Korean-American musician, director and author Michelle Zauner. The band is nominated for two Grammy Awards on April 3 — best new artist and best alternative music album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Arlo Parks, who is Grammy-nominated in those same two categories, is also nominated for record of the year at the Libera Awards for Collapsed in Sunbeams (Transgressive/[PIAS]). Parks won best breakthrough artist at last year’s Libera Awards. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s Georgia Blue (Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers)...
