Queen's "We Will Rock You" is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable songs in rock music history. Originally released in 1977 as part of their album News of the World, the song's stomping rhythm and memorable chants have become an anthem that resonates with audiences worldwide. Now, Queen has treated fans to a remarkable surprise. They have unveiled an alternative live version of their iconic anthem, "We Will Rock You," featuring the extraordinary vocals of the late Freddie Mercury. This rendition is as electrifying as the version we know and love. The alternative live version provides a fresh perspective on this timeless classic, allowing fans to experience the magic all over again.

It also showcases Mercury's unparalleled stage presence and further solidifies his status as one of the greatest frontmen in rock history.

<h2>Give it a listen here:</h2>

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The caption (as per Daily Express) said, "Played live on 1977’s News Of The World tour, and rapidly earning its enduring status as a must-play setlist highlight (usually followed by We Are The Champions), We Will Rock You has shed its skin countless times. Now, rare archive footage reveals how the band reimagined We Will Rock You through the eras, toying with tempo, instrumentation and many other variables. Opening with the famous show at Budapest’s Népstadion on 27 July 1986, we watch the performance that cleaves closest to the studio original, with Roger Taylor driving the iconic rhythm at a leisurely pace on his floor toms and snare. But a speedier version of We Will Rock You always existed in parallel, and the song becomes a very different beast at a 1977 show in Houston, as Brian attacks his Red Special guitar with an almost punky aggression while a leather-jacketed Freddie shoots his vocal from the lip. The song flexes its muscles once again at Queen’s fabled 1982 show at the Milton Keynes Bowl, while the band’s four-way vocal harmonies seemed more prominent than ever when they chose We Will Rock You as the opener at Montreal’s Forum in November 1981.”

<h2>And here's the original (in the unlikely case you forgot):&nbsp;</h2>

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<h2>How "We Will Rock You" became one of Queen's biggest hits</h2>

Written by lead guitarist Sir Brian May, the song has since become one of Queen's most iconic and enduring hits. The song's simplicity and raw energy are its defining features. The chorus, consisting of the repeated phrase "We will, we will rock you," is a universal chant that has been embraced by audiences around the world. Its sing-along nature makes it a favourite at sporting events, concerts, and other gatherings, where crowds enthusiastically join in, creating a sense of unity and excitement. It has become a song of self-expression, encouraging people to break free from societal norms and embrace their inner rock spirit.&nbsp;

<h2>Bohemian Rhapsody</h2>

2018's Bohemian Rhapsody was a biographical film about Queen and Mercury. Directed by Bryan Singer and released in 2018, the film takes audiences on a journey through the rise to fame of one of the greatest rock bands in history. It chronicles the life of Mercury, played by Rami Malek, from his early days as an aspiring musician to his iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985. It explores Mercury's personal struggles, his exploration of his identity and sexuality, and his artistic vision that propelled Queen to unprecedented success. It proved to be a huge success.

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Queen's "We Will Rock You" is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable songs in rock music history. Originally released in 1977 as part of their album News of the World, the song's stomping rhythm and memorable chants have become an anthem that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Queen's "We Will Rock You" is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable songs in rock music history. Originally released in 1977 as part of their album News of the World, the song's stomping rhythm and memorable chants have become an anthem that resonates with audiences worldwide. Now, Queen has treated fans to a remarkable surprise. They have unveiled an alternative live version of their iconic anthem, "We Will Rock You," featuring the extraordinary vocals of the late Freddie Mercury. This rendition is as electrifying as the version we know and love. The alternative live version provides a fresh perspective on this timeless classic, allowing fans to experience the magic all over again. It also showcases Mercury's unparalleled stage presence and further solidifies his status as one of the greatest frontmen in rock history. Give it a listen here: The caption (as per Daily Express) said, "Played live on 1977’s News Of The World tour, and rapidly earning its enduring status as a must-play setlist highlight (usually followed by We Are The Champions), We Will Rock You has shed its skin countless times. Now, rare archive footage reveals how the band reimagined We Will Rock You through the eras, toying with tempo, instrumentation and many other variables. Opening with the famous show at Budapest’s Népstadion on 27 July 1986, we watch the performance that cleaves closest to the studio original, with Roger Taylor driving the iconic rhythm at a leisurely pace on his floor toms and snare. But a speedier version of We Will Rock You always existed in parallel, and the song becomes a very different beast at a 1977 show in Houston, as Brian attacks his Red Special guitar with an almost punky aggression while a leather-jacketed Freddie shoots his vocal from the lip. The song flexes its muscles once again at Queen’s fabled 1982 show at the Milton Keynes Bowl, while the band’s four-way vocal harmonies seemed more prominent than ever when they chose We Will Rock You as the opener at Montreal’s Forum in November 1981.” And here's the original (in the unlikely case you forgot): How "We Will Rock You" became one of Queen's biggest hits Written by lead guitarist Sir Brian May, the song has since become one of Queen's most iconic and enduring hits. The song's simplicity and raw energy are its defining features. The chorus, consisting of the repeated phrase "We will, we will rock you," is a universal chant that has been embraced by audiences around the world. Its sing-along nature makes it a favourite at sporting events, concerts, and other gatherings, where crowds enthusiastically join in, creating a sense of unity and excitement. It has become a song of self-expression, encouraging people to break free from societal norms and embrace their inner rock spirit. Bohemian Rhapsody 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody was a biographical film about Queen and Mercury. Directed by Bryan Singer and released in 2018, the film takes audiences on a journey through the rise to fame of one of the greatest rock bands in history. It chronicles the life of Mercury, played by Rami Malek, from his early days as an aspiring musician to his iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985. It explores Mercury's personal struggles, his exploration of his identity and sexuality, and his artistic vision that propelled Queen to unprecedented success. It proved to be a huge success. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ever heard of two queens featuring on one coin? The royal mint of United Kingdom has paid a unique tribute music icons Queen and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on a new commemorative coin.&nbsp; 
 
The released recently coin pays tribute to the four band members - Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon - along with depictions of their musical instruments. 
 
According to the Royal Mint, this is the very first time that a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage. 
 
The coin features the band's logo and the instruments played by the four Queen members. The grand piano played by Freddie Mercury for "Bohemian Rhapsody", May's "Red Special" guitar, Taylor's Ludwig bass drum and Deacon's bass guitar.&nbsp;

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The commemorative coin is available in gold and silver proof with prices varying from £13 pounds sterling for a £5 brilliant uncirculated coin cover to £2,100 for the one-ounce gold proof coin.

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Ever heard of two queens featuring on one coin? The royal mint of United Kingdom has paid a unique tribute music icons Queen and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on a new commemorative coin.

Ever heard of two queens featuring on one coin? The royal mint of United Kingdom has paid a unique tribute music icons Queen and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on a new commemorative coin. The released recently coin pays tribute to the four band members - Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon - along with depictions of their musical instruments. According to the Royal Mint, this is the very first time that a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage. The coin features the band's logo and the instruments played by the four Queen members. The grand piano played by Freddie Mercury for "Bohemian Rhapsody", May's "Red Special" guitar, Taylor's Ludwig bass drum and Deacon's bass guitar. The commemorative coin is available in gold and silver proof with prices varying from £13 pounds sterling for a £5 brilliant uncirculated coin cover to £2,100 for the one-ounce gold proof coin.

Two Queens on one coin! Iconic British band and monarch celebrated on commemorative coin

Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday.

More than 10,000 people from 120 countries took part in the group's "You Are The Champions" project after the British band asked fans to submit musical and artistic versions of "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic".

The campaign was launched to mark "Bohemian Rhapsody", Queen's hugely popular six-minute 1975 track, becoming the first pre-1990s music video to receive one billion views on YouTube.

The huge musical collaboration, involving Queen, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group and Hollywood Records, shows fans of all ages from around the world performing "Bohemian Rhapsody", dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now" and artistically interpreting "A Kind of Magic" lyrics

"It's one of the most rewarding things that can happen to an artist of any kind: to see that our work has inspired folk all around the world to create their own performances and visual art is a thrill," Queen guitarist Brian May said in a statement.

For the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, performers are shown singing the tune at home or outside as well as playing an array of instruments from piano and guitar to harp and violin.

Fans sent in videos of themselves dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now", showing off moves created by choreographer Polly Bennett, who worked with actor Rami Malek for his Oscar-winning performance in Queen film "Bohemian Rhapsody".

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The clips show them dancing at home, on the street, at the beach, in a stable, and in front of cows in a field. Some dressed up in costumes, Queen T-shirts and as Mercury, the band's lead singer who died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991.

For "A Kind of Magic", fans were asked to send in art inspired by the song's lyrics. Their submissions included portraits of the band and colourful prints of the song's words.

Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday.

Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday. More than 10,000 people from 120 countries took part in the group's "You Are The Champions" project after the British band asked fans to submit musical and artistic versions of "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic". The campaign was launched to mark "Bohemian Rhapsody", Queen's hugely popular six-minute 1975 track, becoming the first pre-1990s music video to receive one billion views on YouTube. The huge musical collaboration, involving Queen, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group and Hollywood Records, shows fans of all ages from around the world performing "Bohemian Rhapsody", dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now" and artistically interpreting "A Kind of Magic" lyrics "It's one of the most rewarding things that can happen to an artist of any kind: to see that our work has inspired folk all around the world to create their own performances and visual art is a thrill," Queen guitarist Brian May said in a statement. For the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, performers are shown singing the tune at home or outside as well as playing an array of instruments from piano and guitar to harp and violin. Fans sent in videos of themselves dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now", showing off moves created by choreographer Polly Bennett, who worked with actor Rami Malek for his Oscar-winning performance in Queen film "Bohemian Rhapsody". The clips show them dancing at home, on the street, at the beach, in a stable, and in front of cows in a field. Some dressed up in costumes, Queen T-shirts and as Mercury, the band's lead singer who died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. For "A Kind of Magic", fans were asked to send in art inspired by the song's lyrics. Their submissions included portraits of the band and colourful prints of the song's words.

Fans create their own 'kind of magic' in new Queen music videos

British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring. 
 
A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second. 
 
Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said. 
Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.' 
 
Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said. 
 
The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'&nbsp;fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31. 
Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower'&nbsp;shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' 
 
The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube.&nbsp;The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.

British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring.

British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring. A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second. Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said. Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.' Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said. The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31. Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower' shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube. The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' movie makes magic for Queen as music sales soar

The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. &nbsp;If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie. Queen's music video director Rudi Dolezal has hinted that talks are on for a sequel.&nbsp;

The director says the band and its management are lining up behind a sequel to the smash hit which earned multiple Oscars this year.&nbsp;

Dolezal, who directed videos for the band, and became close with late Freddie Mercury during his life, gave a hint on a possible sequel during an interview about Queen`s manager Jim Beach. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bohemian-rhapsody-review-rami-malek-is-picth-perfect-as-rockstar-freddie-mercury-177616">Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here.&nbsp;</a>

"I'm sure he plans a sequel that starts with Live Aid." Dolezal added that the follow-up film is now "being heavily discussed in the Queen family".

'Bohemian Rhapsody', which was released in India by Fox Star Studios, is a biopic on Mercury and the band Queen, and explores the rise of the band with a focus on the Indian-origin lead singer`s personal life, his sexuality and the way he dealt with his fame.

Beach also served as one of producers of the movie which has made more than $870 million worldwide. The rock biopic won four Oscars last month including Best Actor for actor Rami Malek. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2019-winners-list-199535">See full list of winners at Oscars 2019</a>

The movie ends with Mercury and the band`s iconic Live Aid performance, which is around the time that Dolezal began working with Queen -- beginning with their 1985 song 'One vision'. He ended up doing around 30 videos for the band and its members, ending with Mercury`s final video shoot for "These are the days of our Lives" in 1991, the same year the singer died.

Queen guitarist Brian May has hinted about a sequel to the film, and that there`s more of Mercury`s tale to tell. He quipped in an interview of the project, "I think Live Aid is a good point to leave it. Who knows, there might be a sequel".

The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie.

The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie. Queen's music video director Rudi Dolezal has hinted that talks are on for a sequel. The director says the band and its management are lining up behind a sequel to the smash hit which earned multiple Oscars this year. Dolezal, who directed videos for the band, and became close with late Freddie Mercury during his life, gave a hint on a possible sequel during an interview about Queen`s manager Jim Beach. Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here. "I'm sure he plans a sequel that starts with Live Aid." Dolezal added that the follow-up film is now "being heavily discussed in the Queen family". 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which was released in India by Fox Star Studios, is a biopic on Mercury and the band Queen, and explores the rise of the band with a focus on the Indian-origin lead singer`s personal life, his sexuality and the way he dealt with his fame. Beach also served as one of producers of the movie which has made more than $870 million worldwide. The rock biopic won four Oscars last month including Best Actor for actor Rami Malek. See full list of winners at Oscars 2019 The movie ends with Mercury and the band`s iconic Live Aid performance, which is around the time that Dolezal began working with Queen -- beginning with their 1985 song 'One vision'. He ended up doing around 30 videos for the band and its members, ending with Mercury`s final video shoot for "These are the days of our Lives" in 1991, the same year the singer died. Queen guitarist Brian May has hinted about a sequel to the film, and that there`s more of Mercury`s tale to tell. He quipped in an interview of the project, "I think Live Aid is a good point to leave it. Who knows, there might be a sequel".

Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to get a sequel?

There will not be a host and Sunday`s Oscars ceremony will not open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered. 
Yet, with rock band Queen, pop superstar Lady Gaga and two musicals in the race for best picture, the highest honours in the movie industry will have an unusually strong music vibe as the Oscars seek to regain television audiences. 
 
British band Queen, featuring Adam Lambert as lead vocalist, will open the 24th February show with a live performance celebrating the box-office success of best picture nominee 'Bohemian Rhapsody,'&nbsp;a representative of the band told Reuters.&nbsp; 
 
Bette Midler, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and record producer Pharrell Williams are also set to attend or present, along with James Bond actor Daniel Craig, tennis champion Serena Williams, ' Black Panther' &nbsp;star Chadwick Boseman and comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. 
 
Details have been scant about the first Academy Awards ceremony in 30 years to go ahead without a host, bringing a curiosity factor to the last and biggest awards show of the season. Comedian Kevin Hart withdrew from the host job in December after past homophobic tweets resurfaced. 
 
"Hollywood is all about suspense," said Tom O`Neil, founder of awards website Goldderby.com.

One thing is certain; it will not be shorter. A pledge to broadcaster ABC to keep the show to three hours was wrecked last week when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bowed to protests and scrapped plans to hand out four of the 24 Oscars during commercial breaks. 
 
In 1989, the last time there was no host, the telecast opened with an 11-minute song and dance number featuring Rob Lowe and an actress dressed as Snow White that was widely derided. 
 
Under pressure to deliver a compelling show for viewers after last year`s TV audience hit an all-time low, producers have made the most of the best original song contenders.&nbsp; 
 
Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper will perform a live duet of her hit song "Shallow" from their best picture contender 'A Star is Born,' &nbsp;while Jennifer Hudson has been tapped to sing 'Fight' from documentary 'RBG.' 
 
Midler will do the honours for the 'Mary Poppins Returns' song "The Place Where Lost Things Go" and country duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform "When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings."&nbsp; 
 
"That is one of the places where the star wattage can make a difference," said Alison Willmore, critic and culture writer at BuzzFeed News. 
 
"Lady Gaga is a music superstar and I would imagine her hard core fans will be tuning in for her," Willmore added. 
 
Organizers have not said whether rapper Kendrick Lamar will perform his Oscar-nominated song "All the Stars" from superhero movie 'Black Panther.' 
 
The academy on Wednesday said that Serena Williams, talk show host Trevor Noah and Congressman John Lewis would appear to talk about what the best picture nominees mean to them. Spanish-American chef Jose Andres, musician Tom Morello and Barbra Streisand will also be among those introducing the nominees.&nbsp; 
 
Sunday`s show is also expected to dispense with the segments between award handouts that in recent years have focused on pizza deliveries or surprising people on bus tours. 
 
"I`m not going to miss a lot of those little bits. That often feels like the part that makes the ceremony long, so maybe without a host it won`t feel like it`s dragging," said BuzzFeed`s Willmore.

There will not be a host and Sunday`s Oscars ceremony will not open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered. Yet, with rock band Queen, pop superstar Lady Gaga and two musicals in the race for best picture, the highest honours in the movie industry will have an unusually strong music vibe as the Oscars seek to regain television audiences.

There will not be a host and Sunday`s Oscars ceremony will not open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered. Yet, with rock band Queen, pop superstar Lady Gaga and two musicals in the race for best picture, the highest honours in the movie industry will have an unusually strong music vibe as the Oscars seek to regain television audiences. British band Queen, featuring Adam Lambert as lead vocalist, will open the 24th February show with a live performance celebrating the box-office success of best picture nominee 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' a representative of the band told Reuters. Bette Midler, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and record producer Pharrell Williams are also set to attend or present, along with James Bond actor Daniel Craig, tennis champion Serena Williams, ' Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman and comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Details have been scant about the first Academy Awards ceremony in 30 years to go ahead without a host, bringing a curiosity factor to the last and biggest awards show of the season. Comedian Kevin Hart withdrew from the host job in December after past homophobic tweets resurfaced. "Hollywood is all about suspense," said Tom O`Neil, founder of awards website Goldderby.com. One thing is certain; it will not be shorter. A pledge to broadcaster ABC to keep the show to three hours was wrecked last week when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bowed to protests and scrapped plans to hand out four of the 24 Oscars during commercial breaks. In 1989, the last time there was no host, the telecast opened with an 11-minute song and dance number featuring Rob Lowe and an actress dressed as Snow White that was widely derided. Under pressure to deliver a compelling show for viewers after last year`s TV audience hit an all-time low, producers have made the most of the best original song contenders. Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper will perform a live duet of her hit song "Shallow" from their best picture contender 'A Star is Born,' while Jennifer Hudson has been tapped to sing 'Fight' from documentary 'RBG.' Midler will do the honours for the 'Mary Poppins Returns' song "The Place Where Lost Things Go" and country duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform "When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings." "That is one of the places where the star wattage can make a difference," said Alison Willmore, critic and culture writer at BuzzFeed News. "Lady Gaga is a music superstar and I would imagine her hard core fans will be tuning in for her," Willmore added. Organizers have not said whether rapper Kendrick Lamar will perform his Oscar-nominated song "All the Stars" from superhero movie 'Black Panther.' The academy on Wednesday said that Serena Williams, talk show host Trevor Noah and Congressman John Lewis would appear to talk about what the best picture nominees mean to them. Spanish-American chef Jose Andres, musician Tom Morello and Barbra Streisand will also be among those introducing the nominees. Sunday`s show is also expected to dispense with the segments between award handouts that in recent years have focused on pizza deliveries or surprising people on bus tours. "I`m not going to miss a lot of those little bits. That often feels like the part that makes the ceremony long, so maybe without a host it won`t feel like it`s dragging," said BuzzFeed`s Willmore.

No host? No problem. Queen, Lady Gaga to bring Grammys vibe to Oscars

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