98TH OSCARS® UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCE LINEUP FOR HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST NIGHT The 98th Oscars® revealed its lineup of musical performances for the ceremony, set to take place on March 15, 2026. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with a live red carpet show beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Executive producer Raj Kapoor and co-producer Katy Mullan highlighted the performances as tributes to two influential films: “Sinners,” the most nominated film in Oscars history, and “KPop Demon Hunters,” a globally popular animated film. The “KPop Demon Hunters” segment will blend traditional Korean instruments with modern dance, reflecting the film’s cultural roots and folklore. The performance will feature EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI, the vocalists behind the film’s character HUNTR/X, singing the Oscar-nominated song “Golden.” This moment will celebrate the film’s fusion of pop culture and storytelling. The “Sinners” tribute will focus on the role of music in the film’s narrative, translating its cinematic style into a live stage production. Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform the Oscar-nominated track “I Lied To You,” joined by a diverse group of artists including Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith. The collaboration aims to honor the film’s unique visual and musical identity. Additional performances will include Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, adding a choral element to the ceremony. The producers plan to announce more talent additions in the weeks leading up to the event. The 98th Oscars will be held at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, with live broadcasts in over 200 countries.#conan_obrien #98th_oscars #raj_kapoor #katy_mullan #kpop_demon_hunters
