Dave Grohl to perform at Oscars

This year's year's Oscars will feature a “special performance” from Dave Grohl, Entertainment Weekly reports.

The latest list of presenters and performers also includes last year's Best Song winners John Legend and Common, as well as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director JJ Abrams, Sacha Baron Cohen, Morgan Freeman and Henry Cavill.

A current list of everyone set to appear at the 88th Academy Awards is available on the Oscars' website. Of the musicians named, only Grohl was specified as a performer (though no details were given about his act), while a representative for the Weeknd confirmed to Rolling Stone that the R&B singer would perform as well. The Weeknd is in the running for Best Original Song for his 50 Shades of Grey contribution, “Earned It”, and it is customary for the nominees of that category to take the stage during the ceremony. Representatives for Lady Gaga (nominated for “Til It Happens to You” from “The Hunting Ground”) and Sam Smith (“Writing's on the Wall” from “Spectre”) did not immediately respond to questions on if the respective acts will perform as well.

Chris Rock will host the award show, set to air February 28th at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

Source: Rolling Stone