Musical Star Power at the Oscars: US singer Beyonce (40) and her colleague Billy Elise (20) will perform at the Trophy Gala on Sunday. This was announced by the Film Academy in Los Angeles on Tuesday (local time). Beyonc was nominated for the song “Be Alive” from “King Richard”, and Elish and her brother Phineas O’Connell for the song “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film To Die).

This is the first time they have reached the Oscar race. Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastian Yatra (27) will perform the song “Dos Oruguitas” from the animated film Encanto (by Lynn-Manuel Miranda). “For Good Days” (written by Diane Warren) on stage. Irish musician Van Morrison was also invited to perform the song “Down to Joy” from the film “Belfast” but was unable to attend the Oscars due to touring commitments, the academy said.

This year’s Oscars are scheduled for March 27 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Actresses Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are hosting the 94th Academy Awards.

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