"In Memoriam" video vocals: Lenny Kravitz receives special Oscar honor

Deceased stars of the film industry are traditionally commemorated at the Oscars with the "In Memoriam" clip.

"In Memoriam" video vocals: Lenny Kravitz receives special Oscar honor

Deceased stars of the film industry are traditionally commemorated at the Oscars with the "In Memoriam" clip. This year, Lenny Kravitz will provide the background vocals. It's not the only celebrity musical act at the March 12 gala.

Lenny Kravitz has a special honor when the singer performs at the 95th edition of the Academy Awards on March 12. As the Academy announced on Instagram, among others, the Grammy award winner will accompany the annual "In Memoriam" video with his singing. With this, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors a large number of deceased stars from the film industry every year.

Following the "In Memoriam" video, more than 200 deceased filmmakers and artists will be commemorated in a photo gallery in the Academy's digital magazine, "A.Frame". Not only Kravitz will give his soulful voice at this year's Oscars for the best. Singer Rihanna will also perform her song "Lift Me Up" from the film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", with which she has been nominated for an Oscar in the category "Best Movie Song" for the first time.

As usual, the nominees sing their songs themselves on stage this year. Also in attendance is Lady Gaga, nominated for "Hold My Hand" from "Top Gun: Maverick." The Oscar ceremony will take place on March 12. Due to the time difference, it can be seen in Germany on the night of March 13, from around 2 a.m. in the morning.