Breaking: The Oscars Won't Be Boring Because Rihanna Is Performing

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is celebrating her first Oscar nomination by gracing the ceremony with her presence. On February 23, the Academy announced that Rihanna will be performing “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the 95th Oscar Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on March 12. “Lift Me Up” is nominated for best original song, up against Diane Warren's "Applause" from Tell It Like a Woman; Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand" from Top Gun: Maverick; NTR and Ram Charan's "Naatu Naatu" from RRR; and Son Lux, Mitski and David Byrne's "This Is a Life" from Everything Everywhere All at Once.While “Lift Me Up” lost its to “Naatu Naatu,” Rihanna was still the in the room on January 10.

Oscar victory or not, we're sure the same will hold true at the Academy Awards. In general, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set up for a big night with five nominations, including Rihanna's first Oscars nod and for best supporting actress. (Do you think Bassett knows she ?

I think she does.)Meanwhile, Rihanna is fresh off her jaw-dropping , marking yet another career milestone for the . So, can we expect her ninth studio album anytime soon? “I want it to be this year,” she . “Like, honestly, it’d be ridiculous if it’s not this year.

But I just want to have fun. I just want to make music and make videos.” Sounds good to us.By Abby GardnerBy Kathleen WalshBy Elizabeth LoganBy Sam ReedMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.