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    Oscars 2020: Janelle Monae Shades the Academy, Eminem Makes Surprise Appearance

    Also among the performers at the annual event in Los Angeles is Idina Menzel, who belts out ‘Frozen 2’ hit ‘Into the Unknown’ along with vocal performers for Elsa from other countries.
    Feb 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Besides announcing winners of each categories, the 92nd annual Academy Awards also offered both the audience and viewers at home with amazing performances. Opening the event was Janelle Monae, who took the time to call out the academy during her number.
    In the beginning of her performance, Janelle paid tribute to Mr. Rogers by slipping into the iconic red sweater while crooning a sweet rendition of “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” theme song. At one point, she even ventured into the audience to serenade Tom Hanks, who was nominated for best actor in a supporting role for his portrayal of Mr. Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”.
    Moments after handing Tom her hat, Janelle returned to the stage and broke out into an original song dedicated t this year’s nominated films and actors. That was when the 34-year-old sang, “The Oscars, it’s so white, it’s time to come alive,” before Billy Porter joined her onstage to perform Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing”. She received a standing ovation for her performance.
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    Later on during the event, Idina Menzel treated everyone to a stunning performance of “Frozen II” hit song “Into the Unknown”. However, the actress wasn’t the only one singing the song on the stage. Clad in a strapless white ballgown, she was joined by vocal performers for Elsa from other countries such as Denmark, Germany, Japan and Latin America.
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    Meanwhile, Eminem successfully made a lot of people shocked when he took the stage to deliver a surprise performance. Ahead of the performance, Lin-Manuel Miranda highlighted the importance of the songs featured in film as a montage of memorable cinematic music moments followed. Right after that, Em appeared on the stage to perform “Lose Yourself” from “8 Mile”.

    Some people in the audience looked noticeably confused by Em’s unannounced performance, including Idina and Billie Eilish. On the other hand, “The Irishman” director Martin Scorsese was captured on camera falling asleep. Despite making some people confused, Em still received a standing ovation.

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    Roddy Ricch Dethrones Eminem on Billboard 200 With Debut Album

    Meanwhile, Billie Eilish’s ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ surges on this week’s chart following the 18-year-old singer’s big win at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
    Feb 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Eminem has to give back the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard 200 chart to Roddy Ricch. The rapper’s debut album, “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial”, is topping the weekly chart for a third non-consecutive week after racking up a little under 95,000 equivalent album units in the week ending January 30, according to Nielsen Music.
    His record’s return to the top spot is largely driven by streaming activity with 92,000 SEA units contributing to its overall total of just under 95,000 units. Meanwhile, only 1,000 units were sold in album sales. Furthermore, “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” marks the first album to top the chart for three non-consecutive weeks after Billie Eilish did it in 2019 with “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
    Getting dethroned by Roddy, Em’s “Music to Be Murdered By” descends to No. 2 with 89,000 units. On the other hand, Billie’s debut album sees a surge in this week’s chart thanks to her big win at the 2020 Grammy Awards last month. “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”, which is named Album of the Year, jumps to No. 3 with 62,000 units. At No. 4, Halsey’s “Manic” is forced to go down two spots with 56,000 units, followed up with Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” at No. 5. It racked up 54,000 units.
    Mac Miller’s “Circles” falls to No. 6 with 45,000 units, as DaBaby’s “Kirk” ascends to No. 7 with 36,000 units. Trailing behind the rapper’s album is Harry Styles’ “Fine Line” that moves up to No. 8 with 33,000 units. MoneyBagg Yo’s “Time Served” follows behind at No. 9 with 31,000 units, while Travis Scott (II)-leading project group Jackboys closes out the top ten with their self-titled album that sold 30,000 units.
    Next week, the competition for the No. 1 spot is expected to be fierce with Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” and Kesha a.k.a. Ke$ha’s new album “High Road” vying for the spot.
    “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” – Roddy Ricch (a little under 95,000 units)
    “Music to Be Murdered By” – Eminem (89,000 units)
    “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go” – Billie Eilish (62,000 units)
    “Manic” – Halsey (56,000 units)
    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (54,000 units)
    “Circles” – Mac Miller (45,000 units)
    “Kirk” – DaBaby (36,000 units)
    “Fine Line” – Harry Styles (33,000 units)
    “Time Served” – MoneyBagg Yo (31,000 units)
    “Jackboys” – Jackboys (30,000 units)

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