Sara Bareilles Set For Oscar Tribute Performance

Sara Bareilles will take to the stage at the Oscars this weekend to perform a special In Memoriam tribute in honor of film industry figures who have died over the last year, show producers have announced. Shortly after Bareilles’ performance, the Academy will publish a photo gallery recognizing more than 200 recently deceased Hollywood professionals on Oscar.com.More »

By mcarthurtiptoptux@comcast.net on February 25, 2017

Sara Bareilles will take to the stage at the Oscars this weekend to perform a special In Memoriam tribute in honor of film industry figures who have died over the last year, show producers have announced. “Sara’s unique artistry will honor those we’ve lost in our community including familiar faces and those behind the scenes who have enriched the art of moviemaking,” producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd said via joint press statement. Shortly after Bareilles’ performance, the Academy will publish a photo gallery recognizing more than 200 recently deceased Hollywood professionals on Oscar.com. Justin Timberlake, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and John Legend are also scheduled to perform at Sunday’s Oscar ceremony. The 2017 Academy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, February 26 at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. ABC will broadcast the event beginning at 7pm. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «