At the Oscars, in a moment that bridged cinema and reality, Cooper and Gaga, hand in hand, made their way from their seats to the stage to perform “Shallow,” the chart-topping hit from their film. Their intention was to bring the film’s iconic love scene to life, and the intensity of their performance set social media ablaze, amassing over 736 million views. Experience the fervor of their stunning Oscars performance through the link below.
During one of Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas shows, with Bradley Cooper in attendance alongside Todd Phillips, she seized the moment to highlight his presence, much to the audience’s delight. Subsequently, Cooper joined Gaga on stage for an impromptu performance of “Shallow,” effortlessly recapturing their on-screen chemistry and even revisiting a few scenes from their movie.
This wasn’t their sole live rendition of the song, either; at the 2019 Oscars, their duet received a roaring standing ovation, further cementing the song’s place in the hearts of fans and critics alike.
Since the film’s release in 2018, Cooper has surprised many with his impressive vocal prowess, contributing to the soundtrack’s success with over six million copies sold by June 2019. Lady Gaga, already an established music icon, showcased her powerful and emotive vocal range with relative ease as well.
Critics like Nicole Engelman of Billboard praised “Shallow” as a “stunning duet,” while Eve Barlow of Pitchfork regarded it as potentially Gaga’s pinnacle moment, merging her music and acting careers into a grand superstar persona. The song’s impact was further solidified when it clinched the Best Original Song at the 91st Academy Awards.
Originally A Star Is Born was released in 1937, with remakes in 1954 and 1976, with country music legend Kris Kristofferson playing Bradley Cooper’s role. That role was of an alcoholic musician, discovering and falling in love with a younger singer and in turn rediscovering that musical love.
The cinematic journey of “A Star Is Born” began in 1937, evolving through remakes in 1954 and 1976, featuring Kris Kristofferson in the role later embodied by Bradley Cooper. This character, a musician battling alcoholism, finds and nurtures a burgeoning talent in a younger singer, rekindling his passion for music in the process.
Upon its release, the movie impressed audiences and critics alike, amassing a global box office total of $436.2 million. It received glowing reviews, securing a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8/10. Additionally, Metacritic offered a score of 88/100 from 60 reviews, while Rolling Stone lauded it as “a modern classic.”
