You can't separate music from the movies, especially in an Oscar year like this one with two musicals nominated for Best Picture (Wicked and Emilia Pérez). As usual, the Motion Picture Academy incorporated music into Sunday's Oscars telecast,

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

Oscars announces an impressive lineup featuring Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Wicked stars, LISA and RAYE, with Conan OBrien hosting the ceremony.

The Oscars will feature a tribute to legendary producer Quincy Jones, who passed away last November at 91. Showrunner Raj Kapoor confirmed Queen Latifah will lead the performance honoring Jones’ legacy.

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.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande of 'Wicked' and other acts will perform on the 2025 Oscar show. Sources said a tribute to the music of James Bond is in the mix.

British singer Raye, Blackpink member Lisa, singer and actress Queen Latifah, and music artist Doja Cat will also be among the performers at the 2025 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.

The 97th Academy Awards will kick off Sunday evening to celebrate the best movies of 2024 along with the people behind them.

Other names taking to the stage at the 97th Academy Awards include Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye, showrunner and executive producer Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy ...