Oscar 2023: Lady Gaga and Rihanna will dispute the awards for Best Original Song

The most anticipated night in the film world will not only face actors and directors. Singer Lady Gagawinner of Best Original Song at the 2019 Oscars, and Rihanna, will dispute the awards for Best Original Song. Both singers are nominated thanks to the sequel to two blockbuster films, “Top Gun: Maverick” Y “Black Panter: Wakanda Forever”.

On this occasion, Rihanna interprets “Lift Me Up”, a theme that serves as a tribute to the late actor, Chadwick Boseman, titular protagonist of “Black Panter” in its first installment. The song debuted at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 from United States.

“After speaking with Ryan and hearing about his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that would mean a warm hug from all the people I’ve lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would be like to be able to sing to them now and express how much I miss them.said Tems, a co-writer of the song.

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For its part, “Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga, and BloodPop, seeks to consecrate the artist for the consecutive time. In 2019, she demonstrated with her song “Shallow”, soundtrack made for the movie “A Star is Born”, which is capable of producing topics that are of interest to the Academy.

The sequel to the classic “Top Gun” (1986) will not be the exception, the song captured the essence of the ‘power ballads’ of the 80s and seeks, to the rhythm of electric guitars, to have the same impact as the classic “Take My Breath Away” from Berlin on the first tape. After the recording of the official video clip, the artist spoke.

“I am so honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys for ‘Hold My Hand’ and the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack with my fellow songwriter (BloodPop). It’s a real dream to be a part of this musical celebration with a song and theme song so close to my heart, thank you. I have cried a lot, this never gets old and it has made me humble, ”Lady Gaga commented on her social networks.

Both artists will perform on March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles where the winner of the precious statuette will be defined.