DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Billboard has ranked the best performances of the night and named Lady Gaga's performance of TIHTY the best of the night. Sam Smith was ranked the worst. While not all the nominees for best original song at the 2016 Oscars actually performed on Sunday night, the Feb. 28 ceremony did feature four memorable performances from four A-list artists. Here's our ranking of the Oscars performances. 4. Sam Smith, "Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre Sam Smith's performance of "Writing's on the Wall" from James Bond flick Specter was an understated affair. Smith rocked back and forth with his mic, looking a bit nervous, and his voice was mostly in key. There was, however, a moment during the falsetto that his voice was, as Randy Jackson would say, "A bit pitchy." Still, he walked away with the best original song Oscar, so it was a good night for Smith. 3. The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" from Fifty Shades of Grey The Weeknd brought the opulence for his performance at the Oscars, wearing a suave suit and tie while lithe dancers in lingerie gyrated around the stage, and an aerialist (a la P!nk) contorted above him. The stage was lit by street lamps and chandeliers while Abel Tesfaye crooned the hit single, hitting all the right notes for a brief, elegant performance (from a movie that most wouldn't exactly describe as "elegant"). 2. Dave Grohl, "Blackbird" for In Memoriam Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl went solo at the 2016 Oscars, performing the Beatles' gorgeously simply "Blackbird" to soundtrack the In Memoriam segment. While we were sad to miss Abe Vigoda during the montage, we loved Bowie's Zoolander cameo representing his varied film career. As for the performance, Grohl gave some beautiful gravitas to the song written by former collaborator Paul McCartney as images of departed stars and artists played behind him. 1. Lady Gaga, "Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground Joe Biden, the primary author of the Violence Against Women Act in the '90s, introduced Lady Gaga's stunning performance of "Til It Happens to You," her song from documentary The Hunting Ground about sexual assault on college campuses. After Biden directed people to go to ItsOnUs.org, Gaga -- seated behind a white Yamaha dressed in all white -- started her performance. There were tears in her eyes even as she started, a deeply personal song she co-wrote with Diane Warren. A backing band and string section kicked in midway, after which Gaga turned up the volume of her performance, slapping the piano and belting out the lyrics to her rallying cry. Dozens of survivors of sexual assault marched out onstage for the finale of the song, easily making this the most moving moment of the night. Kate Winslet, Rachel McAdams and Warren all had tears in their eyes, and Gaga earned a standing ovation for her performance. Source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/oscars/6890573/2016-oscars-musical-performances-ranked?utm_source=twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,543 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 They're goddamn right it was Tears in the rain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
venusian 4,686 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 WHY IS SAMS ASS ON IT WELCOME TO THE TRAGIC KINGDOM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuki Bakugo 9,788 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 the unnecessary bolding burned my retina as I scrolled down to fast! Well done Slytherin Well Done! If All You Ever Do Is Look Down On People, You Won't Be Able To Recognize Your Own Weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelic 1,098 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The statue does not represent the actual win! That oscar will look good in Smith's living room while covered in dust, while Gaga's perfomance has moved the hearts of millions and will be remembered for a long time!! Gaga won tonight!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 4,065 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 00026 † 10000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonse 6,525 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, DiscoHeaven23 said: Gaga -- seated behind a white Yamaha dressed in all white inb4 GAGA IS RACIST !!!! no more parties in LA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYing 3,114 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 She WON the OSCARS .... Instagram : saurabhatia_ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homomo 23,883 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Sizzliy said: They're goddamn right it was Don't worry. They kinda dragged him anyways 0110100001100101011011000110110001101111 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePetitGAGABLover 21,234 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sam can shove the trophy us his ass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneybaby 450 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 too bad having the best performance doesn't make her an oscar winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 26,836 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 duh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, DeathofSamantha said: the unnecessary bolding burned my retina as I scrolled down to fast! Well done Slytherin Well Done! Trolls belong under bridges, not on my threads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuki Bakugo 9,788 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Just now, DiscoHeaven23 said: Trolls belong under bridges, not on my threads. I'm praising her you fool! If All You Ever Do Is Look Down On People, You Won't Be Able To Recognize Your Own Weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati 15,921 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 4 minutes ago, bayonse said: inb4 GAGA IS RACIST !!!! #GagaSoWhite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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