Queen Latifah celebrated the late music icon during Sunday's Oscar ceremony, singing "Ease on Down the Road" from 'The Wiz'

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye were previously announced as performers, while Best Original Song nominees won't be performed.

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,

Cynthia Erivo helped kick off the Oscars by paying homage to The Wiz, singing Stephanie Mills’ 1974 hit “Home.” Wearing a stunning white dress with purple accents,

“Wicked” took home the Costume Design Oscar tonight, making history as costume designer Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win in the category. Earning a powerful standing ovation from the attendees, he specifically called out the historical nature of the moment.

Wicked' Oscar-nominated star Cynthia Erivo will perform during the 2025 annual ceremony on March 2, where she is also nominated for Best Actress. Musical performers will also include Ariana Grande, Doja Cat,

This year's Oscars didn't have traditional best song performances, but the show brought a wallop of music anyway. Here's how it turned out.

Quincy is really the blueprint of what I’m able to do,” said the Oscars' first-time music director Michael Bearden.