Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli did stunning justice to the Hollywood legends who died prior to now yr by singing a heart-wrenching duet of “Time to Say Good-Bye (Con Te Partirò)” in the course of the 2024 Oscars Sunday (March 10).
The efficiency started with a easy however elegant string quartet and a bunch of lyrical dancers cloaked in blue. As the large screens at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles honored the names of actors, producers, writers, musicians, costume designers and extra the world has misplaced since final yr’s ceremony, the father-son duo took the stage side-by-side in matching blue go well with jackets to harmonize on the elder Bocelli’s well-known monitor.
Among the many late honorees spotlighted by the Academy this yr have been Tina Turner, Associates star Matthew Perry, composer Invoice Lee, actress Chita Rivera, actor Ryan O’Neal, composer Richard Lewis, actress Glenda Jackson and extra.
The heartfelt tribute got here towards the top of the ceremony, following awards given to finest supporting actress (Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph for The Holdovers), finest supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer) and finest authentic track (Billie Eilish and Finneas for Barbie‘s “What Was I Made For?”). Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Academy Awards has additionally seen a variety of A-list presenters, together with Ariana Grande and her Depraved costar Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Anya Taylor-Pleasure, Unhealthy Bunny, John Cena and extra.
The “In Memoriam” phase additionally adopted musical performances from all 5 finest authentic track nominees. Along with Eilish and Finneas’ acoustic rendition of “What Was I Made For?,” Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson delivered a star-studded showcase of “I’m Simply Ken,” Becky G was on hearth for “The Fireplace Inside” from Flamin’ Scorching, Jon Batiste took to the piano for “It By no means Went Away” from American Symphony, and Scott George and The Osage Singers gathered onstage to for “Wahzhazhe (A Music For My Folks)” from Killers of the Flower Moon.
Watch the “In Memoriam” phase beneath:
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