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Dwayne Johnson and Michael Keaton among Oscar helpers
Dwayne Johnson will be on stage as a helper at the trophy show. photo
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The number of prominent helpers on the Oscar stage is growing. The Film Academy announces further “presenters”.
The star line-up at the Oscars continues to grow. Also Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Jennifer Lawrence and Rita Moreno will assist on stage at the trophy show on March 10.
The Film Academy announced a dozen more “presenters”. This also includes Chris Hemsworth, Regina King, Kate McKinnon, Octavia Spencer and the singer Bad Bunny.
The award presenters had previously announced stars such as Al Pacino, Zendaya, Nicolas Cage, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh and Matthew McConaughey. Among other things, the celebrities help hand out prizes at the show.
Ryan Gosling will sing on stage at this year’s Oscars gala and perform the “Barbie” song “I’m Just Ken.” Singer Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell, Jon Batiste, Becky G and Scott George are also among the artists who will perform the five nominated songs in the “Best Original Song” category. The 96th Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel.