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Shirley Ju Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” is already the biggest first-week debut of 2022. With its arrival comes 18 tracks of introspection touching on everything from racism to transphobia to generational trauma.One of those tracks, “Purple Hearts” featuring R&B queen Summer Walker and Wu-Tang Clan alum Ghostface Killah, came to life with the help of Westside Boogie, the Shady Records signee who co-wrote it.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Black-ish” ended its eight season run on Tuesday night by going back to the beginning. Literally. The opening to the ABC comedy’s series finale began much in the same way the pilot did in 2014, with Andre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) waking up to his iPhone alarm clock and narrating a bit about his state of mind.Even the opening strains of Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks” opened the finale, just as it did the series premiere all those years ago.

Beyoncé blessed the world with some post-Oscars glam! On Wednesday morning, Queen Bey took to her Instagram and shared a series of sexy photos of her look from her and JAY-Z's annual Gold Party. In true Beyoncé fashion, the songstress didn’t add a caption, just photos. The carousel began with the “Be Alive” singer holding up a diamond-studded sheer cloth that showed off the sheer dress.

Beyonce opened the show at the 2022 Oscars with her performance of “Be Alive” from King Richard, but it didn’t happen live.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterOscars viewership rose Sunday when 15.36 million sets of eyeballs tuned into the 94th Academy Awards on ABC. The Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes-hosted show was up 56% from last year’s historic low in audience size, per time-zone-adjusted fast-national numbers from Nielsen, and rose 68% in key demo ratings to a 3.2.Looking at last year in the same preliminary fast-national metric, the 2021 ceremony drew 9.85 million viewers and a 1.9 rating among adults 18-49.Final “Live + Same Day” Nielsen data for the 94th Academy Awards, which will show out-of-home viewing and live streaming, will be available Tuesday.

Two years into a global pandemic, the 2022 Oscars initially appeared intent on becoming the Grammys tonight.

Academy Awards brought out the biggest names in Hollywood for a night of fun and celebration.Coming together at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the night felt more like the Oscars people have come to know and love than last year's socially distanced ceremony, and was a musical performance-filled gala that also served as a celebration of cinema through the years.For the first time since the 2018 ceremony, the show was hosted, and it was hosted by three emcees — Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes — who brought their sharp wit and fun energy to the night.From some long-awaited wins to some truly touching acceptance speeches, here are all the best, biggest and most memorable highlights from Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's show. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic,Schumer, Sykes and Hall took the stage and proved exactly why there's a great deal of value to having actual hosts — they bring personality, comedy and they make memorable moments. The trio used their monologue to get in some sharp political jabs, beginning with one of their first jokes. «This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»Kotsur took home the trophy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in, and he honored his father in his emotional speech.

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won the Best Song Oscar for “No Time to Die,” the brother-sister duo’s power ballad from James Bond film No Time to Die.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams kicked off the show at the Oscars this year!

Beyoncé opened the 2022 Oscars like it was halftime at the Super Bowl, dressed in tennis-ball yellow, backed by a chorus of singers and dancers on the tennis courts in Compton where the Williams Sisters learned to play, all while performing her nominated song “Be Alive” from King Richard.

Beyoncé performed ‘Be Alive’, her contribution to the King Richard soundtrack, live at the Oscars 2022 tonight (March 27) – watch it below now.The Oscars is taking place at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre and is being presented by a host for the first time since 2017.For Beyoncé’s performance, the star appeared from the tennis courts in Compton – where Serena and Venus Williams, whose father is portrayed in King Richard – grew up.

Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's 2022 Oscars. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic, Released in November, the inspiring ballad features lyrics about feeling «so good to be alive» as the singer lifts her head with pride, with all her sisters by her side.«Couldn't wipe this Black off if I tried (Black off if I tried),» Beyoncé sings in the chorus. «That’s why I lift my hеad with pride / Now we're sitting on top of thе world again, huh.» Clad in tennis green, with a stunningly choreographed group of backup singers, dancers and musicians, Queen Bey shouted out the «City of Compton» as she performed the nominated track.Opening the #Oscars with Beyoncé singing about being proud to be Black and alive is honestly the smartest thing the Academy has ever done. And she's BRINGING it as usual and expected!!! pic.twitter.com/ERcEmCJGFvIt's a fitting song and performance for , which has Smith taking on the role of Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.

ESSENCE 15th Anniversary Black Women In Hollywood Awards Highlighting "The Black Cinematic Universe" in Beverley Hills. She got hyped for the luncheon at home with her daughter Olympia, posing and dancing in her glamorous ensemble in a video that was shared on Instagram.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.If you're interested in Williams' dress for yourself, just know that it was created with a more budget-friendly price tag in mind. "I’m Serena Williams, and I don’t want to pay $1,000 or $3,000 for an outfit—I can, and I’m not going to," she about her fashion line and the desire to keep it at a realistic price point.

The Oscars just got even more star-studded with Tuesday’s announcement that Beyoncé will be performing at the upcoming Academy Awards.

Beyoncé might be set to serve up a surprise performance during this year’s Oscars. 

Beyonce could be making a special appearance at the 2022 Oscars this weekend.

The Oscarcast is working on a big get. Deadline is hearing that organizers are courting Beyonce to be part of the 94th Academy Awards Sunday. She is nominated for Best Original Song. That is Be Alive, the theme from King Richard that was written by Dixson and Beyonce. Last year, the songs were separated into a pre-show before the Oscars, but if the Academy succeeds in getting Beyonce, she will be a high point for the show, for sure, though it hasn’t been made clear where the performances will be done, and there has been rumor she will sing from the a tennis courts in Compton. The Academy would not comment.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterOrganizers behind the Oscars are pulling out all the stops to land an iconic performance from best original song nominee Beyoncé, multiple sources close to the show told Variety.While the superstar made nary an awards campaign stop over the past months in support of her track “Be Alive,” co-written with artist Dixson for the film “King Richard,”  Beyoncé’s camp has been in deep talks with producers to mount a satellite performance of the song — one that would possibly open the show, and broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, Calif. The concept began solidifying last Monday, three individuals with knowledge of the talks said.The location, of course, is where sports legends Venus and Serena practiced relentless drills in their youth under the watchful eye of their father, Richard.

This story about Zach Baylin first appeared in the Down to the Wire Issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.The assignment was simple, according to “King Richard”producer Tim White. “It was a case,” he said, “of going to a writer and saying, ‘It has to be the one script that everyone in town is talking about.

50 Cent has seen the memes and all the teasing about his weight following his deft performance during the Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime Show. His response? «LOL.»The «In Da Club» rapper took to Instagram to clap back at those who fat-shamed him after his surprise appearance at SoFi Stadium alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn what may be a case of unfortunate timing, Kendrick Lamar will appear in an extended Spotify podcast series that examines his classic 2015 album “To Pimp a Butterfly” — premiering Wednesday (Feb. 16).

Kendrick Lamar and a number of special guests will discuss his acclaimed 2015 album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ in a new five-part podcast series.The Big Hit Show is a docuseries hosted by journalist Alex Pappademas.

A legendary lineup! Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Mary J. Blige brought down the house during their halftime show at Super Bowl LVI.

UPDATED: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office issued its report today on the death of Anthony Johnson. The document indicates that the Friday and House Party actor died from “chronic ethanol use.” In other words, chronic drinking. The report also reveals that Johnson died in the hospital and had no other significant conditions.

#KingRichard family has been nominated by the @TheAcademy for 6 awards including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Song. pic. twitter.

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Mary J. Blige is more than ready to «turn that Dre track way up high» when the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show kicks off next month. Yes, that's a hint at what she's cooking up as far as her performance goes, but the 51-year-old singer's even more ecstatic about the «major» vibes she and her legendary counterparts will send when they soon take the stage.In an interview for s February 2022 issue, the nine-time GRAMMY-winning singer opened up about the significance of joining the likes of Dr.

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.