Top 10 reasons for African-Americans to watch this year's Oscars

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The 85th Academy Awards will air tonight, and everyone is buzzing about who’s going to take home a coveted Oscar trophy.

However this year millions may also be tuning in just to see the star-studded line-up of performers and presenters.

Adele, Jennifer Hudson, and the legendary songstress Shirley Bassey are all scheduled to perform.

Aside from performers, confirmed presenters include Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Halle Berry and more.

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