The Oscars will not feature performances of the five songs nominated for Best Original Song this year in a break from tradition.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Doja Cat are among the stars set to perform at the 2025 Oscars on March 2. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the star-studded ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu.
For many involved in the Oscars, the fires have been felt acutely. O'Brien's Pacific Palisades home survived but his family has been unable to go back to it. O'Brien's assistant and podcast co-host Sona Movsesian lost her home.
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”.
Doja Cat stepped out at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in a daring animal-print look. She's set to perform alongside Lisa and RAYE.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa of Blackpink, Doja Cat and more are set to perform live at the 2025 Oscars.
Plus: Doja Cat, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and RAYE will also take the stage on Sunday night.
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 Academy said it will be moving in a new direction as far as music selections go and doing away with live performances of the best original song nominees.
Doja Cat and Raye — who joined Lisa on "Born Again" — are also scheduled to hit the stage at Hollywood's biggest night
Check out all the performers announced to take the Dolby Theater stage during the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2.