The late Quincy Jones received a heartfelt tribute from Queen Latifah at the 2025 Academy Awards. The iconic record producer, who died in November 2024 at age 91, was among the top honorees at the Governors Awards ceremony,

Oscars turned out to be a big night for more than one movie inspired by L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz series. Sure, Wicked got plenty of attention – Oscar-nominated stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 97th annual Academy Awards with a performance of Oz-related songs,

Queen Latifah gave a heartfelt tribute to the late Quincy Jones during her performance at the Oscars 2025. The renowned record producer, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 91, was one of the 2024 honorees at the Governors Awards event held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in November, a few days after Jones' passing.

Ariana Grande had a big fashion night at the 2025 Oscars. From the moment she stepped out on the Oscars red carpet in a very Glinda-coded Schiaparelli dress to the ruby slipper-inspired Schiaparelli dress she wore for her tear-jerking Wicked medley with co-star Cynthia Erivo,

Oscars telecast will have a chart-topping line-up of performers amid the mix of stars hitting the stage to honor the best films of the year.

Performers for the 2025 Oscars have been announced, including "Wicked" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and more.

Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE have been announced as musical performers for this year’s 97th Annual Academy Awards. The Academy says they will participate in “showstopping performances celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends at the 97th Oscars”.

Six powerhouse women – Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of BLACKPINK, Queen Latifah and Raye – will perform at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show also will feature a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye also will perform on the telecast. Wicked ’s Oscar-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform on Sunday’s Oscars, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two,” to critical favorites like “Nickel Boys” and “The Substance.”

Plus: Doja Cat, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and RAYE will also take the stage on Sunday night.

The Oscars 2025 has been and gone once more, and this year we were blessed with some stunning performances. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed, something they’d been denying doing for months. We also had a fabulous rendition of James Bond theme songs by LISA, Raye, and Doja Cat, as well as a performance by Queen Latifah.