With Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande Vying for Awards Attention, Oscar Season Is Entering Its Pop Star Era
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Could you imagine an Oscars ceremony without the glitz, glamour and a heavy dose of pop stardom?
Can you imagine the ratings? Well, the Oscars could get much more musical. This awards season, brace yourself for a “pop star era,” with music icons such as Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande all competing to receive acting attention from the Academy Awards, and in the same supporting actress race no less.
Pop stars have long dominated the stage, captivating millions with their music. However, some megastars have proven they can conquer more than the Billboard charts.
Take legendary artist Cher, for instance — the “Goddess of Pop” didn’t just give us hits like “Believe,” she also took home an Oscar for best actress for her unforgettable role as Italian widow and bookkeeper Loretta Castorini in the 1987 rom-com classic “Moonstruck.” That crossover has also come from other genre artists.
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