Janelle Monae film performer stage Oscar Janelle Monae

The Oscars Choreographer on Collaborating with Janelle Monáe

Reading now: 853
variety.com

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe opening number of the Oscar ceremony earlier this was memorable for its spectacle and commentary.

The host-less ceremony drew upon the star power of Janelle Monáe to perform an industry-focused version of “Come Alive,” highlighting characters from films that had been snubbed by the Academy.

Bringing this to life was choreographer and Monáe’s frequent collaborator, Jemel McWilliams — who was simultaneously working on the Grammys opening number with Lizzo.

Now, McWilliams is Emmy-nominated for the Oscars in the variety or reality choreography category.What was the pressure of simultaneously preparing for the Grammys and the Oscars?God worked it out so I couldn’t get too much in my head.

Read more on variety.com
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA