Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe opening number of the Oscar ceremony earlier this was memorable for its spectacle and commentary.
The host-less ceremony drew upon the star power of Janelle Monáe to perform an industry-focused version of “Come Alive,” highlighting characters from films that had been snubbed by the Academy.
Bringing this to life was choreographer and Monáe’s frequent collaborator, Jemel McWilliams — who was simultaneously working on the Grammys opening number with Lizzo.
Now, McWilliams is Emmy-nominated for the Oscars in the variety or reality choreography category.What was the pressure of simultaneously preparing for the Grammys and the Oscars?God worked it out so I couldn’t get too much in my head.
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