The world’s biggest stars began arriving on Sunday for an Oscars ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry’s biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The world’s biggest stars began arriving on Sunday for an Oscars ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry’s biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts.
Spike Lee, a first-time best director nominee for “BlacKkKlansman,” was one of the first on the sunny but unseasonably cool red carpet in Hollywood, dressed in a purple suit, matching chauffeur’s cap, gold-colored sneakers and knuckle rings spelling “Love” and “Hate.”
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu chose a custom Versace bright marigold chiffon gown, while “Kinky Boots” stage actor Billy Porter was bold in a black velvet tuxedo-style ball gown with a dramatic flowing skirt.
“Roma” best actress nominee Yalitiza Aparicio chose a mint green fairy-tale gown, while “American Idol” singer Adam Lambert, who will perform at the show with British rock band Queen, wore a white orchid on the lapel of a tuxedo worn with oversize white cuffs.
Without a host for the first time in 30 years, there’s also curiosity over whether organizers can return the Academy Awards to a must-see television event after a record low audience in 2018.
In addition to Queen and Lambert, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler and Jennifer Hudson are all set to perform.
