RAYE covered Adele's "Skyfall" at 2025 Oscars

billboard.com — March 3, 2025 at 05:01 PM UTC

RAYE performed Adele's "Skyfall" at the 2025 Oscars during a tribute to James Bond. Despite her strong performance, RAYE expressed nervousness, stating that no one can sing Adele like Adele. The tribute featured other artists, including Margaret Qualley, LISA, and Doja Cat, who performed various Bond themes. RAYE praised her collaborators for their talent and chemistry. RAYE recently won best R&B act at the 2025 BRIT Awards and performed at the Grammys. She was nominated for songwriter of the year but did not win.

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Doja Cat addresses criticism of her Oscars performance (thesun.co.uk)
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RAYE nervously performed 'Skyfall' at Oscars 2025 (nme.com)
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Doja Cat addresses backlash over Oscars performance nerves (independent.co.uk)
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Doja Cat defends her Oscars performance against criticism (geo.tv)
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Doja Cat acknowledges mixed reactions to Oscars performance (timesnownews.com)
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Doja Cat defends her performance at the Oscars (usmagazine.com)
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Doja Cat defends Oscars performance as brave and worthwhile (hindustantimes.com)
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Doja Cat responds to 2025 Oscars performance criticism (thenews.com.pk)
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Fans wanted Bond news, not just a tribute (news18.com)
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Doja Cat defends her Oscars performance on Instagram (justjared.com)
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Doja Cat defends her Oscars performance amid criticism (deadline.com)
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Doja Cat acknowledges nerves disrupted her Oscars performance (variety.com)
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Doja Cat found James Bond tribute performance frightening (rollingstone.com)
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Doja Cat addresses vocal criticism from Oscars performance (buzzfeed.com)
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