“Once upon a time in Hollywood, ain’t that the truth.” – Brad Pitt, accepting finest supporting actor. Your 2020 host-free Oscars opened with the dynamic Janelle Monae performing “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” earlier than elevating the roof, as the children say, and fronting an odd however energetic opening welcome quantity. I’m unsure I’m onboard with dancing Jokers and Dolemites and World War I troopers, however Monae positively received over the stay viewers, earnning a standing ovation for her efficiency. To the shock of no person, Brad Pitt received finest supporting actor (and deservedly so) for his sharp and humorous and empathetic work as a stuntman in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” With his
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Janelle Monae Lollapalooza assessment: a hotshot, a heroine and
There was just one flaw in Janelle Monae’s excellent, indulgent, provocative Lollapalooza set on Friday night time — that she wasn’t a headliner. With all of the flak that nationwide pageant organizers have obtained for not reserving extra feminine expertise within the finale spot, Lollapalooza had the right probability to take action with Monae, who simply carried out the very best present of the weekend to date. Filled with geometric staging, participating video reels, 5 costume adjustments (together with Monae’s fabulous vagina pants from her “Pynk” music video) and fancy foot choreography, the set was — like Monae herself — subsequent stage. But it additionally had a objective. Opening with “Crazy Sexy Life” into