"Controversy Surrounding Oscars 'In Memoriam' Segment and Andrea Bocelli's Emotional Performance"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
The Oscars' "In Memoriam" segment at the 96th Annual Academy Awards faced criticism for including an interpretive dance alongside the traditional video tribute to stars who passed away over the past year. Viewers slammed the performance as "distracting" and "not necessary," with some also noting the exclusion of certain late stars from the tribute footage. The omissions sparked further backlash, with some defending the exclusions based on the actors' primarily TV-related work.