Rihanna's Oscar Ovation Continued Into Commercial

Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards, including on the red carpet with Ashley Graham, and A$AP Rocky's reaction to her performance of the Oscar-nominated "Lift Me Up".

[@KCNwokoye]

She was phenomenal. Her authenticity is the reason for why we all love her and also the biggest reason for her success. Anything and everything she touches turns to gold.

[@kareenbucknor6473]

Yes she did … she killed it … go Queen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cool3041]

She’s so unique in every possible way 🙌🏻 Her beauty, her style, her fashion 🔥 Always serving a high couture costumes 🔥🤩 Her tribute was very emotional, I love staging with African culture vibes too 🙌🏻 Love you RIH 💁🏼‍♀️🌟

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Beautiful performance, and tribute to Chadwick boseman riri killed it🥰❤

[@heartstrings7814]

Thank you for that extra footage of Rihanna. That was really cool. Her live performance was beautiful. Just wish it was longer.

[@sarahtiferet598]

I too was moved by her performance.! I LOVE the tone of her voice , it was perfect for this song ( so emotional and moving )

[@jessif.]

To be honest, I wasn’t that in love with the song when it was first released but this performance gave me chills. She looked and sounded amazing, her voice had a lot of nuance to it. That set was fabulous and I loved the orchestra and other vocalists accompanying her. Well-done.

[@annacarter4879]

Rihanna did a beautiful performance in life me up and got an standing ovation wow. Rocky was very happy for her he raise a glass of wine to his love .

[@TheMadelineTV]

Thanks Graeme for sharing those beautiful moments with us.

[@ttqueenie]

She is the picture of how a successful empowered woman who is down to earth and living and loving her dream. Wish her all the best.

[@pamelajack3422]

Awesome..Great…Rihanna on top of the world ..A$AP Rocky and the babies..just love them all❤️

[@TreenaBeena]

I’ve never been a Rihanna fan, but I’m happy for her success. Congratulations to her. This performance was one of the greatest I have EVER seen! You go girl.

[@johndayton2794]

No she was phenomenal she sounded awesome and she look beautiful

[@Sunshinexoxo4795]

RiRi did a great job performing and I can say it was felt through the audience's hearts. She got a standing ovation and she was not lip-signing either. That was her true voice. I'm so impressed and will continue to be her supporting Navy fan.She sang like as to say "you can knock me down while I'm at a low point but no matter how you try, I'm the comeback kid" ha! ha! 🥇🏅

[@donnarogers2516]

Ri Ri was fantastic. Such a moving performance . She made the whole of Barbados so proud.❤❤ Proud to be a Bajan 🇧🇧 🇧🇧

[@TheBrownIsland]

She's one of the Realist artists out there. Life Me Up was beautiful with the Orchestra.

[@rachelm.3173]

Love this Graeme ❤️ I hate I missed RIRi's performance! It's such a good song.

[@brianp1230]

Yes yes yes. Like you I am choked up every time I hear Lift Me Up. (And I’ve listened to it at least 100 times. And this live performance was even more emotional

[@AndrewNation13]

Graeme really says, and explains things I'm a way that is universal and connected... Thank-you man 👌

[@reedykat30]

She has always been comfortable in her own skin and it shows.

[@sipnog3528]

That song makes me cry every time, too

[@maricelaochoa9684]

She was amazing! I agree I love what she brought to the Oscar's!

[@THEFAYLAWRENCE]

❤ yes, she did! It was beautiful

[@jonathanwilliams6913]

I loved Rihanna's performance, so please don't misunderstand when I say that it wasn't the thing that lifted me out of the Angela Basset Oscar Loss Funk. The only thing that did that was seeing Michelle Yeoh win her Oscar. (I'm watching the Oscars out of order in clips so if that doesnt make chonological sense, thats why, lol.)

[@paulinemuthena6545]

A young humble Bajan girl made it big in a short time. Congratulations Riri.

[@camellebennett8827]

She's a Queen💖

[@marygraceful]

She's always giving good vibes always so nice and willing to be interviewed I've grown to really love her. Yea that song does something to me so beautiful. Thank you for your always great content❤️

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

She should've won the Oscar for that amazing song. Her performance was so moving.

[@divinebeauty2070]

That baby was kicking fa sure🤧 When she when lower tone. I know that lil dumpling was active🥰

[@afrilifewealth8743]

She's having her moment. Long may is continue. Well Done Ri❤

[@MissRebels]

Yeah, Grammys, Super Bowl, Oscars, her year especially with new baby, hope it's a girl.

[@annacarter4879]

Rihanna the Queen ❤️👠🌹👑👑👑🌹🌹👠👠👑

[@alexrobinson7168]

Yes 100000% ❤ I agree with you. Man that Rihanna rein just won’t let 🆙

[@christinethompson3803]

Yes she did goosebumps 👏 vibes

[@sophiaelayne9984]

So yes, I agree with absolutely everything you said! Especially about how she’s just so joyful and in the moment and it shines through. I mean she is a stunning woman, but that’s just that extra spark. I don’t know what it is and everybody’s else’s all stiff and self conscious and Botox within an inch of their life and and their husbands life. She is a breath of freaking fresh air! I’m extremely hard to get and she got me completely from day one.

[@michelle4ever29]

It was a beautiful performance.

[@beverlyhickman670]

Rihanna is beautiful. Her song very beautiful.

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

Her calm positivity is an anodyne for the evening in a way I suppose

[@laminekadijacherif1085]

Elle était magnifique reine 👑 Riri❤️❤️❤️

[@angelamickles248]

Love how she came through in an oversized shirt and looks like slider tennis shoes while people are handing out champagne. And people dressed to the nines ❤️

[@sophiaelayne9984]

She really does not give an F and doesn’t take herself to seriously. I love that about her.

[@ladyzinada5341]

Humble pie

[@info4328]

Rihanna is very hard working and strives to give out her best. That is why she is successful.

[@terrywatts1060]

Queen

[@evelynblathers4226]

RIH KEEP MAKING BEAUTIFUL SONGS U ARE GREAT PERSON WE LOVE U GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏⚘🤗⚘🤗🙏

[@j.mtorres3525]

Gorgeous mother to be.,amazing.

[@KaarinePontes]

Lindo dd mas essa música tema do "Pantera Negra 2" Chorei a Bessa ontem só com essa apresentação 👏👏👏👏👏😭😭😭😭😭😭👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤎

[@cbeyond1957]

She made me cry

[@rashelelashley]

I guess it does not take that much to impress you!

[@tajuanadinkins]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️WE ALL KNOW RIRI WON THE SUPER BOWL ... PRICELESS #BADGIRLRIRI

[@philippejean2345]

She is RIHANNA

[@oneslice5059]

Nice Commentary🙌

[@katb.6132]

Agree 💯.

[@annacarter4879]

Rihanna and Ri Ri that would be great please rehanna make a song with them.

[@michelle4ever29]

The song is beautiful

[@ninjadab1930]

She is beautiful in every way. 3:18

[@cheri7054]

Great song and performance

[@valerie4912]

All her ex’s are eating their hearts out 😂

[@donnah5378]

Beautiful 😍

[@livetoloveandlaughlivefora6800]

I think this song was perfect for Angela Bassett for that night Because she did not win this song must have left her up to give her some satisfaction that you made a good movie And you are wonderful actress and a good actress

[@livetoloveandlaughlivefora6800]

They made a lot of powerful statements on this performance 1Rihanna standing on a nest2 the orchestra was a black Majority3Very Israel with crystal diamonds on her stomach

[@deweytann]

Graeme... you remind me of Jeff Daniels.... hope that's a complement! Great videos mate!

[@ladyzinada5341]

Team Ri ova here. Bixtch Betta have my 💰. 👍👏🌱

[@sizzurpr7608]

When will we get that new album RiRi 💗😍

[@wilsonbreige4908]

❤️❤️❤️

[@btetschner]

I might have to watch the video of her performance, I was not able to watch the Oscars.

[@veronicabeckford-tongs409]

Oh my god!

[@michelle4ever29]

You should see the video too if you haven't

[@TheAverageServant]

I haven’t seen a celebrity with a real pregnancy waddle yet, they need more practice if they want to imitate us

[@Anitajonesify]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rorygilmorelove6]

What's your opinion on that awkward Hugh Grant interview. Major cringe!

[@kaelynn4744]

They serve alcohol 😂 Naatu Naatu really earned it, I do hope they collaborate with her

[@andreawatsonmusic]

Dear reader in case somebody told you in a while you're important your loved your beautiful your kind your intelligent you're a good parent you're a good daughter you're a good son you're a good student you're a good worker don't ever let anyone tell you anything else and know that Jesus loves you so so much much love big hugs....

[@leitejk]

The way this guy talks is kinda interesting

[@ebeneben6888]

Ririiiiii je te kiffffff 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@marimini7585]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💋

[@NLJ3167]

Is he drunk? I'm confused.

[@reginabrunt5087]

The song sounds horrible and they keep pushing it, to get some of us to pretend ,to like it.🤢

[@rashelelashley]

Not me , just plain boring and they could have gotten someone who can actually sing to make it at least sound good!

[@reginabrunt5087]

@@rashelelashley I gree💯

[@nanaamapaddy3407]

@@reginabrunt5087 feel good now? Did it feel good? Ok

[@reginabrunt5087]

@@nanaamapaddy3407 It sure did😊

[@nanaamapaddy3407]

@@reginabrunt5087 it didn’t sound terrible but you are entitled to your opinion

[@JuustJayden]

Druggy eyes… u good

[@KINGDUDE74]

My god man get to the point

[@rorygilmorelove6]

Riri is hit or miss with her performance s but her ballads are great! Not her biggest fan but she did okay. Song still basic as f though

[@jazmincharis6917]

I love Rir...her performance was okay and not great let's get that right. Her vocals were out of touch.

[@marioprevil1139]

Lady Gaga's performance was better

[@pattichambley2779]

Boring

[@THATBIHHHH]

Yessss Auto-Tuneeee come trough for mama RiRi, we all knowwww you can’t sing, but make up?! you betta’ slayyyyy mama! they should’ve had JHUD belt some AMAZING vocals Out of the Park for Chadwick, but they went with Rihanna, how original? her PR team is now reaching to keep her on-stage persona relevant, but we’re over it! 🥱 Next! her time is up.. I won’t take away, that she’s proven to be a smart business woman, but going back to her singing career that’s done 🥱

[@olaiyatitilayo6509]

I bet you're crazy

[@Johnnyiswhere]

You sound bitter and jealous, which makes me happy 😂

[@jesussalvadormbanvookomo982]

Infeliz

[@flalexander137]

While sound so stupid. Where's your accolades!!!

[@quashonahardesty6538]

You are officially a bonified hater!!! Go stf down somewhere!

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

Why wouldn't she be happy? She's a billionaire.

[@zachrully5672]

Queen