Oscar viewers had been caught off guard by the James Bond musical tribute that includes BLACKPINK’s LISA, Doja Cat, and Raye in the course of the 2025 ceremony.
After a dance quantity that includes Margaret Qualley, BLACKPINK’s LISA (generally known as Lalisa Manobal to The White Lotus viewers) graced the stage to sing a rendition of “Stay and Let Die” from the 1973 movie. She was adopted by Doja Cat, who sang “Diamonds Are Perpetually” from the 1971 movie of the identical title. Raye carried out Adele‘s “Skyfall,” the theme from the 2012 movie. The trio lately launched the tune “BORN AGAIN” collectively.
Following the efficiency, viewers had been puzzled by the choice to have the trio sing Bond songs.
I’m confused by this James Bond tribute. Aside from the Amazon promote, what occurred this yr to warrant this?
— …. (@callmeAine) March 3, 2025
actually what was that james bond factor about
— willy (@handinballecter) March 3, 2025
I’m sorry Ian Fleming, I’m sorry James Bond.
That was so dangerous.🙈🙉🙊#Oscars— Sonia94 (@shofman4) March 3, 2025
The James Bond tribute is extraordinarily superfluous and disappointing. The unique singers are nonetheless alive for Pete’s sake.#Oscars
— Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) March 3, 2025
I like Bond however severely what was the purpose of this? I actually dont perceive how individuals nonetheless benefit from the Oscars. Its been cringe for years now
— A E book About Metals (@Jobu071) March 3, 2025
The Bond tribute comes days after Amazon MGM Studios assumed artistic management of the James Bond franchise. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, longtime Bond producers, will co-own James Bond mental property rights with Amazon MGM Studios.
With this efficiency, LISA made Oscars historical past as the primary Okay-pop singer to carry out on the Academy Awards. She rose to fame as a member of the Okay-pop woman group BLACKPINK. They made their debut in 2016 with the discharge of Sq. One and have develop into some of the common woman teams on the planet.
Along with her music profession, LISA is presently starring in Season 3 of The White Lotus. She performs Mook, one of many staff at The White Lotus resort in Thailand, which additionally occurs to be LISA’s residence nation. The function is LISA’s performing debut.