Diane Warren

2023 - 3 - 12

Eva Longoria

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Sofia Carson and Diane Warren Perform 'Applause' at Oscars (Variety)

Sofia Carson performed alongside 14-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren, doing the nominated song, 'Applause' from 'Tell It Like a Woman.'

“Applause” was the sole nomination for “Tell It Like a Woman.” The dramatic feature includes seven vignettes of women around the world. Carson urged the women of the world to “give yourselves some applause” during the simple, stark performance of the ballad. Since “Descendants,” she starred in the hit Netflix summer flick, “Purple Hearts” and recorded eight original songs for the romance film. The feature was directed by Taraji P. In addition to her musical contributions to film and television, Carson released her self-titled studio album in 2022. Prior to her recent string of nominations, the acclaimed songwriter wrote the nominated songs for “The Hunting Ground,” “Up Close & Personal,” “Pearl Harbor” and “Armageddon.” More recently, Warren won the outstanding original song for a drama or documentary at the

Sofia Carson and Diane Warren Soar with "Applause" at Oscars (American Songwriter)

Sofia Carson and Diane Warren delivered a stunning performance of “Applause” at the 2023 Academy Awards. Videos by American Songwriter ...

“To each and every single woman in this room and to all the women of the world, give yourself some applause,” Carson professed as she made her way to the center of the stage. The 2023 show marked Warren’s first time performing live at the Oscars and is her 14th time being nominated in the Best Original Song category. She was accompanied by 14-time Academy Award nominee and “Applause” writer Warren on piano.

Watch Sofia Carson Perform “Applause” at 2023 Oscars (Pitchfork)

The Diane Warren-penned song from Tell It Like a Woman is nominated for Best Original Song.

[Lift Me Up](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/rihanna-lift-me-up/)” (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever); Son Lux with Mitski and David Byrne for “ [This Is a Life](https://pitchfork.com/news/mitski-and-david-byrne-share-new-song-this-is-a-life-listen/)” (Everything Everywhere All at Once); Rahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava, and M.M. Other nominees include Rihanna for “ Watch the performance of the Tell It Like a Woman single below.

Oscars 2023: Sofia Carson and Diane Warren perform nominated ... (KS95)

Singer/actress Sofia Carson and 14-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren performed Warren's Best Original Song nominee "Applause" from the anthology film Tell It ...

A string section and an all-female chorus, along with dramatic lighting, created an impactful performance. In the middle of the song, Carson stopped singing and spoke to the audience, saying, “To each and every single woman in this room, and to all the women in this world, give yourself some applause!” Singer/actress Sofia Carson and 14-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren performed Warren’s Best Original Song nominee “Applause” from the anthology film Tell It Like a Woman, at the 95th Academy Awards Sunday night.

Sofia Carson Performs Nominated Song 'Applause' During Oscars ... (Just Jared Jr.)

The 29-year-old singer and actress was of course joined by songwriter Diane Warren, who played piano during the performance, which was the first of the night ...

“On behalf of all women, thank you, Diane, for giving us Applause…” [2023 Oscars](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/2023-oscars/), [Diane Warren](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/diane-warren/), [Oscars](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/oscars/), [Sofia Carson](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/sofia-carson/) A film directed by women, about women, for everyone. “Our song is an anthem for women, from the powerful film ‘Tell It Like A Woman’. Because we fight like women, we survive like women, and we do it together,” Sofia [Sofia Carson Performs Nominated Song 'Applause' During Oscars 2023 with Diane Warren](https://www.justjaredjr.com/2023/03/12/sofia-carson-performs-nominated-song-applause-during-oscars-2023-with-diane-warren/) [Sofia Carson](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/sofia-carson/) delivers a beautiful version of her song “Applause” during the [2023 Oscars](https://www.justjaredjr.com/tags/2023-oscars/) held at Dolby Theatre on Sunday evening (March 12) in Hollywood.

Sofia Carson & Diane Warren Shine On The 2023 Oscars Stage ... (On Air With Ryan Seacrest)

The duo performed their song "Applause" from 'Tell It Like A Woman' which was up for Best Original Song at the 2023 Oscars.

Other Best Original Song nominees performed as well including Sofia Carson and Dianne Warren ("Applause" from Tell It Like a Woman), David Bryne and Stephanie Hsu ("This Is a Life" from Everything Everywhere All at Once), and Golden Globe winners Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava ("Naatu Naatu" from RRR). The biggest films of the year were celebrated at this year's Academy Awards including Sofia Carson and accomplished songwriter Diane Warren teamed up to bring their song "Applause" from the film Tell It Like A Woman to the 2023 Oscars stage on Sunday night (March 12th).

Sofia Carson & Diane Warren Kick Off Oscars 2023 Performances ... (Just Jared)

She delivered a strong and emotional vocal performance with the support of a full choir and orchestra. "Applause" is one of several songs from pop artists up ...

Additional nominees include “Naatu Naatu” from RRR and “This Is a Life” from Everything Everywhere All at Once. The duo joined forces for a rendition of their song “Applause” from Tell It Like a Woman. [2023 Oscars](https://www.justjared.com/tags/2023-oscars/), [Diane Warren](https://www.justjared.com/tags/diane-warren/), [Oscars](https://www.justjared.com/tags/oscars/), [Sofia Carson](https://www.justjared.com/tags/sofia-carson/), [tell it like a woman](https://www.justjared.com/tags/tell-it-like-a-woman/) Check out photos of Sofia Carson and Diane Warren onstage for their performance at the 2023 Oscars in the gallery… Watch Sofia Carson and Diane Warren’s performance of “Applause” at the 2023 Oscars inside… [Sofia Carson](https://www.justjared.com/tags/sofia-carson/) and [Diane Warren](https://www.justjared.com/tags/diane-warren/) took the stage at the Dolby Theatre for the first performance during the [2023 Oscars](https://www.justjared.com/tags/2023-oscars/) on Sunday evening (March 12) in Hollywood, Calif.