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Oscars 2018 performances: Sufjan Stevens and Mary J Blige top the bill at 90th Academy Awards

Common, Mary J. Blige, Sufjan Stevens, and more will perform

Jack Shepherd
Sunday 04 March 2018 16:31 GMT
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This year’s Oscars have almost begun, the finest Hollywood star getting together to celebrate another fantastic year of cinema.

Of course, the Oscars not only celebrate what’s seen on screen, but also what’s heard, awarding multiple awards for score and best original song.

Those artists who are nominated for best original song have been invited to perform, with many obliging to come along and play their songs.

Confirmed performers include Common, Mary J. Blige, Gael García Bernal, Andra Day, Natalia LaFourcade, Miguel, Keala Settle and Sufjan Stevens.

Mary J. Blige will play "Mighty River”, written for the movie Mudbound. Gael García Bernal, Miguel, and Natalia LaFourcade will perform “Remember Me” from Coco, while Keala Settle sings The Greatest Showman standout "This Is Me”.

Common and Andra Day will perform "Stand Up for Something” from the biopic Marshall, and finally Sufjan Stevens will play the heartbreaking “Mysteries of Love” form Call Me By Your Name.

Read our full list of nominees here. You can also catch our predictions here, and how to watch/stream the ceremony/red carpet here.

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