As previously announced, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform a “Wicked” medley to begin the Oscars ceremony. Blackpink’s Lisa, currently appearing on this season of “The White Lotus,” will also perform, as well as Doja Cat and Raye.
The Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars. The original song nominees would not perform.
Quincy Jones was perhaps best known for his work ... Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah. Of Jones, who died in November at the age of 91, Winfrey said: “One’s first thought is musical genius ...