Hugh Jackman to turn singer for Oscars

Hugh, Beyonce will team up with ‘High School Musical’ couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens for a musical performance on Oscar night, according to sun.co.uk.

For the 40-year-old actor who knows singing and dancing, the invitation to host the Oscars came as a pleasant surprise. Hugh was in Australia promoting his film ‘Australia’ at that time. He got a call in December regarding this and didn’t even know that his agent was on with negotiations.


The actor started preparing soon after and is constantly in touch with actors like Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Ricky Gervais and Billy Crystal, seeking advice and ideas. It’s been reported that he is practicing for six hours a day.

Hugh, who is voted sexiest man alive by People magazine, admits that he is not a stand-up comedian but is confident of pulling up a good act on the big night. He has hosted Tony Awards thrice.

According to some reports, 'Mamma Mia' couple Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper will also perform on the stage. Robert Pattinson, too, is likely to act as a presenter. Whereas ‘Australia’ director Baz Luhrmann is choreographing the numbers.

Oscars will be held at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood on Feb 22.