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    Oscars 2021 Ditching Red Carpet for Pre-Show Special to Showcase Best Song Nominees

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    The Organizers for the upcoming Academy Awards are holding ‘Oscars: Into the Spotlight’ which features performances of Best Song nominees to replace the traditional red carpet event.

    Apr 18, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Oscars bosses have confirmed the selections nominated for Best Song will not be a part of the actual 2021 Academy Awards ceremony on 25 April (21).

    Instead, the five tunes will be performed in their entirety as part of the “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” pre-show.

    Four of the songs will be pre-recorded at the Dolby Family Terrace of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles by Celeste and Daniel Pemberton, H.E.R., Laura Pausini and Diane Warren, and Leslie Odom Jr., while the fifth, “Husavik” from “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga”, will be performed from Iceland by Swedish singer Molly Sanden, who provided Rachel McAdams’ singing voice in the 2020 comedy.

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    Celeste will sing “Hear My Voice” from “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; H.E.R. will perform “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”; Pausini and Warren will team up for “Io Si (Seen)” from “The Life Ahead”, and Odom Jr. will offer “Speak Now” from “One Night In Miami…”.

    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officials have also confirmed “Hamilton” star Ariana DeBose and comedian Lil Rel Howery will host the 90-minute “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” special, which will replace the traditional red carpet event, which has been scrapped this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The 93rd Oscars will be staged at Union Station in Los Angeles as well as the event’s usual home, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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      H.E.R. to Follow Passion for Acting After Winning Another Grammy

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      The ‘I Can’t Breathe’ singer has made her movie debut in Jennifer Garner’s ‘Yes Day’, and earns Oscar nomination for ‘Fight For You’ from ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ soundtrack.

      Mar 16, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. is ready to “go full throttle” with her acting career after making her movie debut in Jennifer Garner’s new family comedy “Yes Day”. The star, who picked up the Best Song Grammy on Sunday, March 14 for “I Can’t Breathe”, is keen to take a step back from the recording studio to ramp up her acting credentials.
      “I’ve been so focused on making music but I think it’s time now for me to go full throttle with acting,” H.E.R. told Entertainment Weekly. “I’m working on that right now, following my passion for acting.”
      In her film debut, H.E.R. had the opportunity to sing a cover of the Four Tops’ “Baby I Need Your Loving” in a music festival scene with Garner and her movie daughter Jenna Ortega, and she enjoyed working alongside the Hollywood veteran.
      “[Garner] was so sweet and so much fun,” the R&B artist shared. “We got to improvise a little bit. It really was just such a fun environment. She told me she loves my music, which is really cool. Plus, my band got to be a part of it with me, which was so dope. It was such a surreal experience for me.”
      In addition to “Yes Day”, H.E.R. has been a part of the success of “Judas and the Black Messiah”, as her song “Fight for You” features on the historical film’s soundtrack, and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song on Monday.

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      Reacting to the news on Twitter, she wrote, “WOKE UP TO AN OSCAR NOMINATION!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!”

      H.E.R. reacted to her Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
      And, speaking to EW prior to the nominations announcement, she said of the movie, which revolves around the betrayal and death of Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton, “Judas and the Black Messiah was such an important story because it’s so important to black history.”
      “I was really honored to be a part of it and I had a lot of fun making the song because I was able to tap into that late ’60s and early ’70s vibe. I’m a soul baby, it’s my favorite genre of music.”
      She added, “Being able to do something really musical for it and to be able to talk about what was happening then and connect it to what’s been happening now with social injustice, was cool for me – bringing those two worlds together.”
      “At the end of the day, we’re still fighting for a lot of the same things we were fighting for then. That’s what I wanted to bring out in the song. It’s very different from what I did for ‘Yes Day’.”

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      H.E.R. Teases Her Super Bowl Performance

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      The ‘I Used to Know Her’ singer teases what to expect from her upcoming rendition of patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful’ at the highly-anticipated football game.

      Feb 5, 2021
      AceShowbiz – H.E.R. is planning to put her own spin on “America the Beautiful” when she performs it at the Super Bowl this Sunday (07Feb21).
      The singer, real name Gabriella Wilson, will take to centre field to belt out the Ray Charles’ tune before the big game, and told Entertainment Tonight that she’s been watching previous renditions to ensure that she brings something different with her performance.
      “Honestly, I am so excited to just be performing at the Super Bowl,” she explained. “It’s a huge stage and it doesn’t get any bigger, you know? But I think the goal, for me, is to make (the song) my own. I’m a huge fan of the different versions of America the Beautiful, but I really want to bring some different elements in there… make it H.E.R.”

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      “I’ve been in rehearsals a lot, and I’ve been watching a lot of other performers. I’m just going to try to tell myself to have a really good time. But I’m going to be in there, getting my warmups in, and just praying that everything goes well.”
      It’s been a big week for H.E.R. – who also received her first-ever Golden Globe nomination on Wednesday (03Feb21) for her original song, “Fight for You”, from “Judas and the Black Messiah”.
      Asked what it feels like to receive such an honour, she grinned, “Oh my gosh, it means the world! I really can’t believe it. I didn’t imagine this happening, so to be recognized by the Golden Globes off of a song I already enjoyed making for an amazing movie, it’s crazy.”
      “My phone was just blowing up with ‘Congratulations’ (this morning) and I was so confused. I was like, ‘For what?’ and then, as I figured out what was going on, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s a Golden Globe nomination.’ I was not expecting it. It was amazing.”

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      Soul Train Awards 2020: H.E.R. Dominates With Eight Nominations, Chris Brown Follows With Seven

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      The two R ‘n’ B stars are up against one another in the category of Song of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration as well as The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.

      Nov 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – R&B stars H.E.R. and Chris Brown will be the ones to beat at the 2020 Soul Train Awards.
      H.E.R. leads all nominees with eight mentions, followed by Brown with seven, and they will face off with one another for the top prizes of Song of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award – all for their respective hits “Slide”, featuring YG, and “Go Crazy” with Young Thug.
      H.E.R. is also up for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, being pitted against other renowned stars including Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, Brandy, Jhene Aiko and Summer Walker. She doubles her chance to win the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award as her song “I Can’t Breathe” also shows up as a nominee in the category.
      Breezy, meanwhile, earned his other nominations for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, which sees Anderson .Paak, Charlie Wilson, PJ Morton, The Weeknd and Usher as other contenders for the prize. He additionally vies for Best Dance Performance title, once again thanks to his collaboration with Young Thug, “Go Crazy”.
      Other multiple nominees include Beyonce and Young Thug with six apiece, and Usher, Chloe x Halle and Summer Walker with five each.
      The 2020 Soul Train Awards, which honor the best in soul, R&B and hip-hop, will air on 29 November.
      “Martin” co-stars Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold will reunite to host the ceremony for the third consecutive year.
      Here is the full list of nominations:
      Song of the Year:
      Album of the Year:

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      Video of the Year:
      Best R&B/Soul Female Artist:
      Best R&B/Soul Male Artist:
      Best Collaboration:
      Best New Artist:
      Giveon
      Layton Greene
      Lonr.
      Saint JHN
      Snoh Aalegra
      Victoria Monet
      Rhythm & Bars:
      Best Dance Performance:
      Best Gospel/Inspirational Award:
      Soul Train Certified Award:
      The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award:
      “Black Parade” – Written By: Akil King, Beyonce Knowles Carter, Brittany Coney, Denisia Andrews, Derek James Dixie, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk, Rickie Caso Tice, Shawn Carter, Stephen Bray (Beyonce Knowles)
      “Do It” – Written By: Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Scott Storch, Victoria Monet, Vincent Van Den Ende, Anton Kuhl (Chloe x Halle)
      “Go Crazy” – Written By: Cameron Devaun Murphy, Christopher Brown, Dounia Aznou, Jeffrey Lamar Williams, Johnny Kelvin, Kaniel Castaneda, Omari Akinlolu, Orville Hall, Patrizio Pigliapoco, Phillip Price, Said Aznou, Soraya Benjelloun, Tre Samuels, Turrell Sims, Wayne Samuels, Zakaria Kharbouch (Chris Brown & Young Thug)
      “I Can’t Breathe” – Written By: H.E.R. (H.E.R.)
      “Playing Games” – Written By: Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, London Holmes, Kendall Roark Bailey, Cameron Griffin, Aubrey Robinson, Beyonce Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Letoya Luckett, Latavia Roberson, Lashawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins (Summer Walker Feat. Bryson Tiller)
      “Slide” – Written By: Charles Carter, Elijah Dias, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, Roger Parker, Ron Latour, Shawn Carter, Steven Arrington, Tiara Thomas, Waung Hankerson (H.E.R. Feat. YG)

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      Emmys 2020: H.E.R. Leads Tribute to Chadwick Boseman and Naya Rivera for In Memoriam Segment

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      The Grammy Award-winning actress delivers an emotional performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ which is also dedicated to the late Regis Philbin, Diana Rigg and more at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
      Sep 21, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards remembered the entertainers and workers in TV industry over the last year in a touching In Memoriam segment. Leading the tribute to the likes of Chadwick Boseman and Naya Rivera was Grammy Award winner H.E.R.
      The artist delivered an emotional rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Prince. Wearing a pink dress, she first took the dimly-lit stage by sitting behind a black grand piano. She later stood up in front of a mic and played an electric guitar as a chorus sang backup.
      At the end of her performance, part of Boseman’s speech which he delivered during a commencement ceremony at Howard University in 2018 was played in the background. “Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you,” part of the speech read. “It’s the reason you’re on the planet at this particular time in history. The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.”

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      The segment also honored Diana Rigg, who recently died on September 10 at at the age of 82, Regis Philbin, who died at the age of 88 on July 14, and comedy icon Carl Reiner, who died on June 29 at age 98. Fred Willard, Jerry Stiller, James Lipton, Buck Henry,Wilford Brimley, Kirk Douglas, Iam Holm, Brian Dennehy, Honor Blackman and Max von Sydow were among other late TV actors and icons who were remembered during the heartfelt tribute.
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      Ahead of the Emmy Awards ceremony which is airing live on Sunday, September 20, H.E.R. teased that her performance would be an “emotional” one. “I’m definitely gonna be bringing out some instruments and I think it’s going to be very emotional,” she told E! News. “And that’s all I’m gonna say. I want it to be special, I want it to be a surprise, but I think you’re gonna love it.”
      Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the show, which is going virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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      H.E.R. Calls Upon Artists to Create Music That Pushes Change Over Racial Injustice

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      The ‘Slide’ singer will release her new single, ‘I Can’t Breathe’, on Juneteenth, a Texas state holiday celebrating the time the Emancipation Proclamation was read to Texan slaves in 1865.
      Jun 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – R&B star H.E.R. has called on artists worldwide to channel their energy into the ongoing social justice movements and create work that reflects the activism.
      Ahead of the release of her new single “I Can’t Breathe” on Friday (June 19) – which comes in the wake of the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of cops – the star told TMZ she felt a “responsibility” to address the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in her music.
      Opening up on the single, the star, real name Gabriella Wilson, explained, “It’s honestly a conversation with me and with myself, and also with people like, ‘Why’s there so much hate?’ It’s really unfortunate that we’re going through this.”
      “My favourite line in the song is, ‘How do we cope when we don’t love each other?’ ” she continued. “That’s just so real and I think we’re all questioning that right now. We all have these questions and we all have these things that we want to change, and that’s really what the song is.”
      The hitmaker went on to call on her musical peers to create songs that advocate change, insisting, “I think every artist has a responsibility to talk about what’s going on right now, and that’s really what I wanted to do.”
      “Music is a lot of things. It can help you heal, and it can help you learn,” she shared. “I think if you put everything aside and use your gifts to express that emotion that you feel, you’re helping the cause and you’re helping that change.”
      “I’ve talked to a lot of artists and we’ve all been struggling with so much of that pain and so much of that anxiety and kind of not knowing how to even put the words together but sometimes you just have to sit down and let it flow and speak from your heart.”
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      The release of “I Can’t Breathe” also coincides with Juneteenth – when the Emancipation Proclamation was read to Texan slaves on June 19, 1865, after the South lost the U.S. Civil War.

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      Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R. and More Join Forces for WHO's Livestream Concert

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      The ‘Where You At’ songstress delivers several songs, including the rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ and Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ while the ‘Best Part’ singer performs John Mayer’s ‘Daughters’ and other fan-requested songs.
      Mar 26, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jennifer Hudson joined H.E.R. to keep fans entertained online during the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday (March 25).
      Hudson was a last-minute addition to the World Health Organisation’s livestream concert, which was billed as a H.E.R. Instagram Live showcase from her home.
      The Oscar-winning “Cats” star kicked off the virtual all-girl gig with a performance of “Hallelujah” and Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” before H.E.R. offered up mellow vibes by performing Daniel Caesar’s “Best Part” and her rendition of John Mayer’s “Daughters” – a fan-requested tune.
      Speaking into the camera, she said, “I think the people, we’re the real virus. I’m happy we have this, so we’re not all at home feeling alone.”

      The Hudson & H.E.R. performances were staged to raise awareness and funds for the Global Citizen campaign and the WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund.
      Joe Jonas was also among the livestream concert highlights on Wednesday as he took to Instagram to host a surprise 80s party from his home.

      Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus continued her Bright Minded Instagram Live show by chatting to Hilary Duff, Bebe Rexha, and Dua Lipa via FaceTime.
      Miley will be back on Thursday to talk to Ryan Tedder and Mark Ronson at 2.30pm EST (https://www.instagram.com/mileycyrus), while other highlights for the day include a Diplo country-based DJ set on YouTube and Instagram at 10pm EST (https://www.instagram.com/diplo), and Vanessa Carlton’s ongoing two-song daily set from 6pm EST (https://www.instagram.com/vanessacarltonactual).

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