Misty Copeland became the American Ballet Theater's first Black principal dancer in 2015 ...

Severe hip damage forced Misty Copeland into hip surgery. However, her Oscars appearance shows how far she’s come since retiring from ABT.

One of the most unforgettable moments from the 2026 Oscars belonged to Misty Copeland. Because the historic ballerina is ...

Talk about iconic.

Misty Copeland is performing to "I Lied to You" during a special Sinners tribute at the March 15 ceremony ...

Misty Copeland performed during a special live rendition of “I Lied To You” at the 2026 Academy Awards. See her performance ...

Misty Copeland on performing at the Oscars with the "Sinners" ensemble after retiring from ballet and a recent hip surgery.

Beyond proving that ballet is still alive, ballerina Misty Copeland’s “Sinners” Oscars performance channeled her iconic ...

Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq and the Sinners family hit the Dolby Theatre at the 2026 Oscars to perform a smashing rendition of the nominated song “I Lied to You.” The first of ...

Copeland, a retired ballerina, underwent hip replacement surgery in December 2025.

Misty Copeland danced at the Oscars, which came amid Timothée Chalamet’s controversial comments about ballet and opera. The famous ballet dancer took part in the beautiful performance of “I Lied To ...

Tonight at the 2026 Academy Awards, Misty Copeland—the trailblazing American Ballet Theatre principal dancer who retired from the company last fall—appeared onstage in a burst of feathers, jewels, and ...