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Queen Latifah Sings The Wiz in Quincy Jones Tribute

Quincy Jones Oscars tribute dazzles with Queen Latifah's 'The Wiz' performance

Quincy Jones leaves behind iconic legacy, from 'Thriller' to 'We Are the World' His honoring at the Oscars is a tribute in part to his role in producing movie scores. Early in his

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Queen Latifah Sings ‘Ease on Down the Road' in Tribute to Quincy Jones at 2025 Oscars

Oscars turned out to be a big night for more than one movie inspired by L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz series. Sure, Wicked got plenty of attention – Oscar-nominated stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 97th annual Academy Awards with a performance of Oz-related songs,

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Quincy Jones Gets Oscar Tribute From Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah: ‘When We Talk About Black Excellence, We're Talking About Quincy'

Queen Latifah hit the stage at the 97th Academy Awards with a live performance, paying tribute to the late Quincy Jones through a performance of “Ease On Down the Road.” Jones died in November, and Latifah’s performance honored the Grammy-winning producer and film composer who collaborated with Michael Jackson.

Cynthia Erivo, Oscars and The Wiz

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Cynthia Erivo honors The Wiz with a powerful performance of ‘Home’ to open the Oscars

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,

Los Angeles Times · 1d

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform ‘Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Wicked’ songs at the Oscars

Grande first delivered a moonlit rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which Judy Garland famously sang as Dorothy in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Erivo then belted her version of “Home” from the 1975 Broadway musical “The Wiz,” a Dorothy number originally performed by Stephanie Mills onstage and by Diana Ross in the 1978 film adaptation.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Oscars musical performance reviews including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

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.

Biggest Moments of the 2025 Oscars

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Who performed at the 2025 Oscars? Here's a look at the performances

Academy Awards, the biggest night in Hollywood, celebrate the Oscar nominees for best movies and film performances of the past year — but for some fans, the music is a highlight.Traditionally, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has the best song nominees perform their songs,

The New York Times · 23h

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Oscars

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.

Time · 1d

The Biggest Moments of the 2025 Oscars

Bob-Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown, and Edward Berger’s papal drama, Conclave, both bagged eight nominations, and Sean Baker’s Cinderella story, Anora, garnered six. All six are in the running for Best Picture.— Rebecca Schneid

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Oscars: ABC's Rob Mills On Conan, Sean Baker's Mission Statement, ‘The Wiz', Adrien Brody's Speech, Luke Skywalker Saving Han Solo & Hoping To Run It Back In 2026

It was a huge night for Anora and independent filmmaking at the 97th Academy Awards. Sean Baker matched Walt Disney's record ...

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Oscars 2025 Choreographer Says Her ‘Biggest Job’ with “Wicked” Medley Was to ‘Get Out of the Way' (Exclusive)

Oscars choreographer Mandy Moore opens up to PEOPLE about working with artists like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to bring ...

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This year’s Oscars felt like a throwback to Oscar ceremonies past

A Bob Hope-ish Conan O’Brien, plenty of references to Oz and "The Wiz," and the pileup of love for one picture all recalled ...

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‘Wicked’ and Conan Couldn’t Save the Oscars' Ratings

The Oscars' ratings plunged Sunday roughly 7% from last year, raising questions about whether the broadcast will continue its ...

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Critic’s Notebook: Another Long Night at the Oscars

Once again, despite the host's best efforts and the producers' apparent desire to stage a variety show at odd intervals, the ...

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Oscars: From Colman Domingo’s Toast To Lap Dogs To Selfies, What TV Cameras Didn’t Catch

Deadline goes behind-the-scenes to reveal some lighter moments at the 97th Oscars. See what TV cameras didn't catch.

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