VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Performs 'Rump Shaker' Rendition in Oscar Promo

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There’s no statue involved, but at least good old Wreckx-N-Effect will be getting some play.

Watch Anne Hathaway, who will co-host this year’s Oscars, perform a rendition of “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” that quickly transitions “Rump Shaker” in this promo:

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