James Franco: My Cher song was cut!

James Franco has joked that he had planned to sing Cher's You Haven't Seen the Last of Me at the Oscars, but that the number has been cut from the show.

The 127 Hours actor claimed that he's upset "for me and Cher."

The best actor nominee and Oscar co-host posted an audio clip on Twitter of him rehearsing the tune from Cher's recent film, Burlesque. The recording is rough and at times off-key. James himself is heard describing his voice as "a little growly."

His co-host, Anne Hathaway, says James "has a lovely singing voice," but she would not confirm whether they will perform any musical numbers together on the show.

The Academy Awards take place this Sunday.

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James Franco

James Franco is an actor hailing from California. After having a bit part in the 1999 film Never Been Kissed (starring Drew Barrymore), James was cast in the critically acclaimed, but short-lived NBC show, Freaks and Geeks.

Soon after, James appeared in the TNT movie about James Dean, in which Franco played the famous actor. James not only fit the part physically (as he bears a remarkable resemblence to James Dean); he was nominated for an Emmy award, and won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the late actor. James next starred as Harry Osborn, in the 2002 hit Spider-man. Following Spider-man, James played Robert DeNiro's son in City by the Sea.

James reprised the role of Harry Osborn in 2004, in Spider-Man 2. In 2005, James made his directorial debut with the film, The Ape. He's also starred in several military films, such as The Great Raid, Annapolis, andFlyboys.

He's also appeared in the period drama, Tristan and Isolde. James returned as Harry Osborn in Spider-Man 3 in May 2007. James next role is The Pineapple Express, where he reunites with one of his co-stars from Freaks and Geeks, Seth Rogen.