Anohni is the first openly transgender performer ever to receive an Academy Award nomination, but don't expect to see her in attendance at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 28. The British singer-songwriter, 44, has been nominated for Best Original Song for "Manta Ray," her collaboration with J. Ralph that was featured in the film "Racing Extinction." However, she said, her feelings of excitement faded once she realized she wouldn't be invited to perform at the ceremony, despite the invitati...
First Openly Trans Nom Boycotts Oscars, Says It's Only For 'Commercially Viable' Stars
The Huffington Post - 26 Feb 2016 21:19
Anohni is the first openly transgender performer ever to receive an Academy Award nomination, but don't expect to see her in attendance at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 28. The British singer-songwriter, 44, has been nominated for Best Original Song for "Manta Ray," her collaboration with J. Ralph that was featured in the film "Racing Extinction." However, she said, her feelings of excitement faded once she realized she wouldn't be invited to perform at the ceremony, despite the invitati...
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