Lenny Kravitz

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Watch Lenny Kravitz Peform During 'In Memoriam' Segment at 2023 ... (Rolling Stone)

Lenny Kravitz performed 'Calling All Angels,' while John Travolta introduced the segment with a poignant nod to Olivia Newton John.

Lady Gaga was also [added to the lineup at the last minute](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-hold-my-hand-2023-oscars-1234691960/), performing her [Top Gun: Maverick](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/top-gun-maverick-review-1350586/) ballad, “Hold My Hand.” [Rihanna, performing “Lift Me Up”](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rihanna-lift-me-up-2023-oscars-1234691640/) from [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/black-panther-wakanda-forever-mcu-colonialism-1234628690/); actress Sofia Carson and Diane Warren doing “Applause” from Tell It Like a Woman; Indian vocalists Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava playing “Naatu Naatu” from the Telugu-language smash [RRR](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/rrr-best-blockbuster-of-the-year-1359387/); and David Byrne, Stephanie Hsu, and Son Lux collaborating on “This Is a Life” from [Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-review-1325710/) (Hsu — who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress — was filling in for Mitski, who sang on the original track). [Lenny Kravitz](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/lenny-kravitz/) helped honor the scores of film industry professionals who died in the last year with a performance of “Calling All Angels” at the [Oscars](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/oscars/) Sunday, March 12.

Lenny Kravitz Delivers 'In Memoriam' Performance For 2023 Oscars (Hollywood Reporter)

Lenny Kravitz performed during the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Oscars which was introduced by an emotional John Travolta.

[Rihanna](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/rihanna/) sang “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever while [Lady Gaga](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/lady-gaga-0/) performed “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava sang the Indian Telugu-language “ [Naatu Naatu](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/naatu-naatu/)” from [RRR](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/rrr/), which won best original song. [Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/everything-everywhere-all-at-once/). [Diane Warren](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/diane-warren/) was on piano for the first performance of the night while [Sofia Carson](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/sofia-carson/) sang the ballad “Applause” from Tell it Like a Woman, an anthology of seven short stories directed by women. The performance was bizarre, like the film, and in honor of it Byrne wore hot dog fingers. The actress-singer shined vocally while being backed by 16 violinists. They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” [Subscribe Sign Up](https://cloud.email.hollywoodreporter.com/signup/) [Olivia Newton John](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/olivia-newton-john-2/): “They’ve touched our hearts. 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Travolta was teary eyed as he spoke onstage at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday ahead of Kravitz’s performance of “Calling All Angels.” Before Kravitz performed, Travolta choked up as he paid a subtle tribute to Grease co-star

Lenny Kravitz Net Worth 2023: How Much He Makes From Music ... (StyleCaster)

What is Lenny Kravitz's net worth in 2023 and how much does he make from his music vs. Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravitz. Here's what Lenny Kravitz is worth.

I was always like, “Yeah, whatever,” because my head was so stuck in the artistry and the making of these things. “So, let’s work together to eliminate the messages of hatred.” I looked how I looked and I dressed the way I dressed and so they sent me to Europe – the Europeans will deal with it!” It was late at night [and] I was coming out of the club Les Bains Douches and I was in the back of some car and somebody called me and said, “You won the Grammy for…” I was like, “Oh, yeah, that’s cool, man. “There is no place in this world for discrimination of any form, including racism.” And so I’m now at a place in the last few years of my life where when I have any kind of success, I stop and I take a moment to take it in, because you should. ”You must be like this, you must do this, you must do that…” He continued, “For the money people expect you to do things that aren’t truly your essence. “When I started out, they didn’t know what to do with me in the US,” he admits. [collaborations](https://stylecaster.com/lenny-kravitz-lisa-bonet-jason-momoa/) in the 90s where he performed on tracks by Mick Jagger and David Bowie. “My definition of success was that I was really proud of the albums and of the recordings. He loved acts like The Jacksons, and later shifted towards rock acts like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin during his time in California. He then moved to Los Angeles after his mother Roxie Roker was cast in The Jeffersons and he also went to high school with Slash and Nicolas Cage.

Lenny Kravitz Performed The In Memoriam Tribute At 2023 Oscars ... (Stereogum)

Lenny Kravitz performed during the In Memoriam segment at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday night. He sang his 2004 single “Calling All Angels” ...

He is also, of course, father to Zoë Kravitz, last seen in The Batman and Kimi in 2022. In other Kravitz news, Peggy Gou shared a photo of them in the studio last week: Kravitz was introduced by John Travolta, who gave an emotional speech referencing his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John,

Oscars 2023: Lenny Kravitz Performs Ceremony's 'In Memoriam ... (SPIN)

Lenny Kravitz performed his song 'Calling All Angels' for the 'In Memoriam' segment at the Oscars tonight (March 12).

[Raise Vibration](https://www.spin.com/2021/06/lenny-kravitz-returns-with-raise-vibration-video/) and a 2020 memoir Let Love Rule. as he told SPIN in a [2020 interview](https://www.spin.com/2020/11/lenny-kravitz-on-new-memoir-changing-musical-directions-eddie-van-halen/). Of course, his daughter with Lisa Bonet is actress Zoe Kravitz who recently appeared as Catwoman in The Batman.

Watch Lenny Kravitz Perform “Calling All Angels” for 2023 Oscars' In ... (Pitchfork)

Olivia Newton John, Irene Cara, Jean-Luc Godard, James Caan, and Vangelis were among those honored.

[the 95th Academy Awards](https://pitchfork.com/news/tags/oscars2023/), [Lenny Kravitz](https://pitchfork.com/artists/10413-lenny-kravitz/) was on hand to perform during the annual “In Memoriam” tribute segment. This year’s tribute honored the late Olivia Newton-John, Vangelis, Jean-Luc Godard, James Caan, Ray Liotta, and Angelo Badalamenti. To pay homage to those the film industry lost in the past year, Kravitz performed “Calling All Angels,” his song from the 2004 album Baptism.

Lenny Kravitz and John Travolta lead the Oscars 'In Memoriam' tribute (Mashable)

Watch the 2023 Oscars "In Memoriam" tribute, performed by Lenny Kravitz, and introduced by John Travolta, who honored co-star Olivia Newton-John.

The segment was introduced by John Travolta, who choked up while honoring his Grease co-star and longtime friend Olivia Newton-John, who died in August. Watch the 95th Academy Awards "In Memoriam" tribute below. The Academy Awards annual "In Memoriam" tribute featured Lenny Kravitz performing a powerful rendition of his song "Calling all Angels."

Lenny Kravitz Says He 'Would Love to Work with' Daughter Zoë on a ... (PEOPLE.com)

On the 2023 Oscars' carpet, Lenny Kravitz told Laverne Cox that he would love to work with his daughter Zoë Kravitz on a future film project and revealed ...

Just ahead of the film's March 2022 release, Lenny wrote on Instagram: " [The Batman](https://people.com/movies/the-batman-reviews-praise-robert-pattinson-darker-story/). "So many more castles to build together," he wrote. I love you." "But I would love to work with her one day," Lenny added. "I'm so grateful that God chose us.

Lenny Kravitz's Net Worth In 2023 Shows It Pays to 'Dig In' (Parade Magazine)

Lenny Kravitz's net worth is the stuff of rock and roll dreams. The musician turned fashion icon has to be rolling in cash, right?

Watch Lenny Kravitz perform 'Calling All Angels' for 2023 Oscars' In ... (NME.com)

Lenny Kravitz performed his song 'Calling All Angels' on piano for the 2023 Oscars 'In Memoriam' tribute segment last night (March 12).

See the full list of Oscars winners [here](https://www.nme.com/news/film/oscars-2023-winners-list-3412133). [Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://www.nme.com/features/daniels-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-interview-3362635) won big at the 95th Academy Awards, collecting seven awards. [Jimmy Kimmel also addressed last year’s Will Smith slap](https://www.nme.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-addresses-will-smith-slap-oscars-2023-3412172) in his opening monologue. [an “uncomfortable” red carpet interview with Hugh Grant went viral](https://www.nme.com/news/uncomfortable-hugh-grant-red-carpet-interview-viral-oscars-2023-3412168) online after the star gave concise answers and appeared to raise his eyebrows at presenter Ashley Graham. [Here are all the winners at the Oscars 2023](https://www.nme.com/news/film/oscars-2023-winners-list-3412133) [Lenny Kravitz](https://www.nme.com/artists/lenny-kravitz) performed his song ‘Calling All Angels’ on piano for the [2023 Oscars](https://www.nme.com/tag/oscars) In Memoriam tribute segment last night (March 12).

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