Sofia Carson

2023 - 3 - 12

diane warren

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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

She's Here! See Sofia Carson's Look From the Oscars Red Carpet ... (J-14 Magazine)

Sofia Carson arrived at the 2023 Oscars in style. See photos of the 'Purple Hearts' actress' red carpet look, outfit details.

“It’s the greatest honor of my life that Diane chose me to be the voice of this anthem and I’m so grateful and thrilled and just honored, deeply, deeply, deeply honored. On behalf of the women of the world, thank you for giving us ‘Applause.’” Each segment is a story “about women, by women, for everyone.” The cast consists of internationally renowned actresses, such as Jennifer Hudson, Marcia Gay Harden, Eva Longoria, [Sofia Carson](https://www.j-14.com/tags/sofia-carson-23261/) killed the red carpet fashion game at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday, March 12. Released in November 2022, the song premiered alongside an accompanying music video directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The Purple Hearts star, who is nominated for her very first Oscar for Best Original Song, wore a gorgeous white ball gown.

Oscars 2023 carpet: Sofia Carson, Fan Bingbing bring regal (ABC News)

Fan Bingbing made a regal entrance in sparkling silver and emerald green as the champagne-colored carpet heated up Sunday at the 95th Academy Awards.

Cassie Anderson, fashion director for Cosmopolitan, noted a wealth of rosettes, including those on the looks of Nicole Kidman and Berry. “White was the color of the evening, giving angelic on the champagne carpet," she said. There was a healthy showing of black as well, led by Danai Gurira in classic Jason Wu, her hair worn high to, as she told reporters, honor the women who carry things with grace and beauty on the tops of their heads. We're getting away from the big ballgowns and going with the column,” she said. “I love the messy updo with a bang. Florence Pugh went in a different direction with a super-mini look in black under a voluminous strapless top that fell into billowy sleeves and yards of long fabric in a greyish white. Also in white: Ariana DeBose in a standout Versace moment with jeweled embellishment made to evoke armor. Halle Bailey did the young proud as well in an ethereal strapless soft blue gown by Dolce & Gabbana, with sheer panels at the skirt and boning on top. Cara Delevingne repped young Hollywood well in a gorgeous red silk taffeta ballgown with a thigh-high slit and one shoulder with a billowing bow. Rihanna helped close down the carpet in custom Alaia, a leather band dress she wore over a jersey bodysuit as she showed off her baby bump. While Bingbing looked like a queen, Sofia Carson was a princess in white custom Giambattista Valli haute couture, a stunning statement diamond and emerald necklace accenting her ball gown with its off-shoulder, form-fitting bodice, a delicate diamond-shaped cutout at the center. NEW YORK -- Fan Bingbing made a regal entrance in sparkling silver and emerald green on the champagne-colored carpet Sunday at the 95th Academy Awards.

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.