"Oscars' 'Naatu Naatu' Performance Sparks Controversy and Celebrations"

The Oscars are facing criticism for their performance of the hit song "Naatu Naatu" from the Indian film RRR, which featured no dancers of South Asian descent. The film's stars declined to perform, so choreographers hired non-South Asian dancers to stand in. South Asian professionals in the dance community are calling out the Oscars for ignoring the opportunity to feature more South Asian performers on such a massive stage. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has yet to issue an official statement in response to the critiques.