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    Oscars 2025 goes James Bond crazy with Raye, Doja Cat and Kpop medley

    The celebration of the legendary franchise comes after Jeff Bezos’s Amazon acquired its rights earlier this year, and featured a range of superstar names and classic tracks03:55, 03 Mar 2025Updated 06:02, 03 Mar 2025Oscars 2025: RAYE performs ‘Skyfall’ in James Bond segmentThe 97th Academy Awards delivered a stunning and eye-catching tribute to the James Bond franchise, with a trio of female artists in Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye taking center stage for the show-stopping 007 musical medley.Halle Berry, who famously played Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002), introduced the performance, celebrating Bond’s classic mix of danger, style, and intrigue as well as celebrating Barbara Broccoli, the franchise’s longtime producer.The tribute started with The Substance star Margaret Qualley, who took part in a beautifully choreographed dance routine before handing the spotlight to KPOP star Lisa.The BLACKPINK member made history as the first South Korean idol to ever perform at the Oscars, and she did it in eye-catching style, by descending from the ceiling to belt out Live and Let Die , originally recorded by Paul Mccartney’s Wings in 1973.Raye showed off her extraordinary vocal ability(Image: More

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    Morgan Freeman honours ‘friend’ Gene Hackman in a tearful tribute at 2025 Oscars

    The infamous In Memoiran segment of the 97th Academy Awards honoured those lost in the past year, including a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Gene Hackman, led by his close friend Morgan Freeman.03:10, 03 Mar 2025Updated 06:03, 03 Mar 2025Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene HackmanThe 97th Academy Awards honoured those lost in the past year with a deeply moving In Memoriam segment, including a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Gene Hackman, led by his close friend Morgan Freeman.Freeman, who starred alongside Hackman in Unforgiven and Under Suspicion , left Oscars fans in tears over his tribute to his friend.As he walked out onto the Oscar’s stage, following a length applause, his speech reflected on Hackman’s legacy. Freeman, 87, recalled Hackman’s desire to “do good work,” adding, “You’ll be remembered for that, and so much more.”Fans were left tearful at Freeman’s words(Image: More

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    How to watch the Oscars 2025: free channel and UK start time

    The 97th Academy Awards are almost upon us and here is The Daily Star’s guide to tuning in to watch the world’s biggest superstars walk the red carpet and win the coveted golden statues22:27, 02 Mar 2025The film industries award season comes to an end tonight(Image: More