The 97th Oscars, set to take place on Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, promises to be not only a celebration of film but also a musical spectacle. The Academy has officially confirmed the lineup of female artists who will perform during the ceremony: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, Raye, Lisa, and Queen Latifah.
The performances will complement the segment honoring the composers behind the Best Original Song nominees. Initially, it seemed there would be no live performances, but the biggest night in Hollywood will indeed pay tribute to show business with three musical numbers.
One of the most anticipated moments of the night will be the joint performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The two stars, who lead the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, will take the stage to perform a song from the musical, which has earned 10 nominations this year, including Best Original Score for John Powell and Stephen Schwartz.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the 2024 Costume Institute Benefit for «Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion» at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Doja Cat, Raye & Lisa: A Cinematic Tribute
Another highlight of the evening will be a special trio performance featuring Doja Cat, Raye, and Lisa (from BLACKPINK). According to the Academy’s social media, their number will have a cinematic flair, paying tribute to music in film history.
Doja Cat attends 2023 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023 in New York City. Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Queen Latifah Joins the Star-Studded Lineup
Rounding out the constellation of performers is Queen Latifah. While her exact role in the ceremony has not yet been revealed, she may pay tribute to musicals, hip-hop, or take part in the In Memoriam segment honoring film industry figures who passed away in 2024.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien & Broadcast Worldwide
The ceremony will be hosted by the renowned Conan O’Brien and will air live on ABC and Hulu in the United States (Movistar+ in Spain).
Among the films with the most nominations, Emilia Pérez (13), The Brutalist (10), and Wicked (10) stand out as frontrunners, while Conclave (8), Anora (6), and The Substance (5) remain strong contenders.
Additionally, the devastating Los Angeles wildfires of early 2025 will be a central topic of the 97th Academy Awards.
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