However, this past awards season has shifted to virtual presentations, and the Oscars have done away with the live performances. Instead, the five nominees taped their performances earlier this month, which will be streamed as a pre-show for the Academy Awards.

Are there live performances at the Oscars?

While many awards shows have been forced to go virtual during the pandemic, the Academy is still planning to stage a live show.

Who is performing at the Oscars 2021?

At the "Oscars: Into the Spotlight" 2021 Oscars pre-show special, Laura Pausini and Diane Warren performed "Io Si/Seen" from The Life Ahead.