Bond theme singer Shirley Bassey to perform at Oscars February 9, 2013 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Shirley Bassey will perform at this year's Academy Awards for the first time in her long career, joining a diva-packed lineup, TheWrap said. In addition to Dame Shirley, Oscars producers have booked Barbra Streisand, Adele and Norah Jones for the telecast, adding sizzle and star power to the evening's musical offerings. Bassey, who is best known for her scorching James Bond theme songs, will presumably participate in the Academy's planned tribute to 007. The superspy franchise is celebrating 50 years on the big screen. Bassey sang three Bond songs -- "Goldfinger," "Moonraker" and "Diamonds are Forever." Amazingly none of these songs were nominated for Oscars, but "Skyfall," the Adele sung theme song to last year's Bond film, is up for the Best Original Song award and is widely expected to win. "We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey to our Oscar show," producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a statement. "Her association with film music is world renowned and we are proud that she will be making her first Oscar appearance on our telecast. The Oscars will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane and will air on Feb. 24 on ABC. Partner news  Top stories Oldman made his directorial debut in 1997 with the critically-acclaimed family drama "Nil by Mouth." Yuri Shevchukexpressed a wish to meet representatives of the Armenian rock, noting it as one of the key goals of his visit. The Hunger Games star joins a cast featuring John Malkovich, Ben Kingsley, Michael Sheen and Teresa Palmer. 100 officers raided businesses, homes and art galleries across the country including in Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Cologne.   Partner news |  Latest news Facebook CEO meets South Korean President  Mark Zuckerberg's visit is the latest in series of meetings between Park and high-profile U.S. technology pioneers.U.S., Cuba to hold talks on mail services resumption "This is something we feel is good for us, but it's not meant to be a signal of anything or indicate a change in policy," Jen Psaki said.Adobe releases major updates to flagship products There will also be integration with NY-based Behance, which Adobe acquired late last year for an undisclosed amount.Putin, Obama admit disagreement on Syria but pledge cooperation “We do have differing perspectives on the problem, but we share an interest in reducing the violence,” Obama said. |
