Few films carry a musical legacy quite like the James Bond franchise.
At the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Hollywood enlisted some of pop’s most exciting stars to pay tribute to the beloved James Bond films. Blackpink member and K-pop star Lisa, British sensation Raye, and Grammy-winning rapper Doja Cat all came together to perform some of the most famous songs from the franchise. Lisa kicked off the number with a cover of Paul McCartney’s “Live and Let Die,” while Doja Cat sang Shirley Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever” and Raye closed off the set with Adele’s Oscar-winning “Skyfall.” The three singers were all appropriately dressed for the special performance, with Lisa sporting a sweeping suit dress, Doja Cat in a crystal embellished gown, and Raye in a black and white body-hugging dress.
All three women previously showed their excitement for tonight’s performance. Doja Cat tweeted earlier today, “Lisa and Raye are such a fucking combo I feel so lucky, man.” Raye also took time to reflect on the moment ahead of the awards ceremony, writing, “They said my career was over and now I’m holding my 7th Brit award and I’m singing at the Oscar’s tomorrow!”
Tonight’s Oscars performance of course isn’t the first time these three pop titans have collaborated together. Last month, ahead of the debut of Lisa’s first full-length solo album, Alter Ego, the trio released the song “Born Again” much to the delight of their joint fanbases.
