Chappell Roan will be performing at Elton John’s 2025 Oscars viewing party in March. The legendary musician shared its lineup on social media, confirming the ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ singer as the night’s sole performer.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Elton said “David and I are thrilled to gather with friends and supporters once again, and we’re honoured to welcome the bold and authentic Chappell Roan as this year’s performer, whose artistry embodies the power of music to inspire change.”
John’s yearly party is in support of the Aids Foundation, raising funds for research and fighting the stigma around AIDS in the LGBTQ community. Other confirmed co-hosts for the event include Jean Smart, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burkta. Confirmed attendees also include Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, Sharon Stone, Mick Jagger and Sean Penn.
2024 saw a meteoric rise for Chappell, from near obscurity to incredible success. The outspoken songstress has been vocal about the harsher side of fame and extreme fan behaviour, which had many fellow artists sharing their solidarity with her.
Sir Elton has said that he’s spoken to her on Facebook and offered advice on dealing with her sudden fame: “Chappell was a little overwhelmed with her sudden success — although she’d been writing for a long time, it really kind of ballooned very quickly. I just try and calm her down and say, ‘Listen, it’s fine. It’s fine. Do what you want. Don’t listen to anybody. Walk at your own speed. Do not listen to the record company saying, ‘We want another album, we want another album.’ Do it when you’re ready to do it.’”
On Sunday, Elton appeared at the Golden Globes to present the award for Best Original Score alongside Brandi Carlile, taking the opportunity to jokingly reference his recent loss of vision.
“There’s been a lot of stories going around about my regressive eyesight, I just want to reassure everyone: It’s not as bad as it seems. So, I’m so pleased to be here with my cohost, Rihanna,” he joked, while gesturing to his co-presenter Carlile.
Chappell Roan has kicked off the year to a good start, being crowned BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025. She was picked as the winner by a panel of over 180 musicians and experts, including Sir Elton John himself.
Jack Saunders, host of Radio 1’s New Music show, sung her praises: “No one deserves this accolade more than Chappell Roan. She was the most exciting artist of the last 12 months and is now set to be the artist of the next 12 months.”
