The star-studded event is set to showcase two major musical performances alongside hosts such as Jonathan Ross
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will welcome two major musical performances this Sunday, with songs from KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners taking centre stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Producers announced on Tuesday that the trio behind the animated film's hit track “Golden” – Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – will perform live at the event hosted by Jonathan Ross.
The Ryan Coogler drama Sinners, which has secured a record-breaking 16 nominations, will also receive a musical tribute featuring star Miles Caton alongside songwriter Raphael Saadiq performing “I Lied to You”.
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Both films are competing in the Best Original Song category, with KPop Demon Hunters also nominated for Best Animated Feature.
The KPop Demon Hunters segment promises to be more than a straightforward rendition of the chart-topping song.
According to producers, the performance will open with a blend of traditional Korean musicians and dancers, paying homage to Netflix's animated blockbuster.
The vocal trio, who provide the singing voices for the character Huntr/x, have already taken “Golden” on an extensive promotional tour.
The star-studded event is set to showcase two major musical performances alongside hosts such as Jonathan Ross
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Their appearances have included slots on Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's programmes, as well as the Brit Awards and the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
The Sinners tribute will expand into an elaborate cinematic homage befitting the most nominated film in Academy Awards history.
Eric Gales, Shaboozey, Brittany Howard, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Bobby Rush and Alice Smith will all join the performance, celebrating the distinctive visual style of Coogler's record-breaking production.
Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor, alongside executive producer Katy Mullan, emphasised the significance of this year's musical segments in an official statement.
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The trio behind KPop Demon Hunters' hit track 'Golden' will perform live at the event hosted by Jonathan Ross
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"This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscars history, and KPop Demon Hunters, a global pop culture sensation," they said.
The producers added: "These show moments are more than just performances -- they expand into cinematic tributes that celebrate the relationship between music and storytelling and why these films resonated so deeply with audiences around the world."
British viewers can tune in to ITV and the streaming platform ITVX from 11pm on Sunday evening.
In the United States, the ceremony will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu from 7pm ET.
Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters are competing in the Best Original Song category
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The Sinners tribute will expand into an elaborate cinematic homage befitting the most nominated film in Academy Awards history
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Ross King and Angelique Jackson will be reporting directly from the Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, capturing the celebrities as they arrive before the main awards ceremony begins at 11pm.
Alongside the excitement, a dedicated Oscars® 24/7 Channel will also feature Oscar-recognised films celebrating the finest past winners and nominees.