The Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars. The original song nominees would not perform. But under her stewardship, the quality of the performances would not wane.

Quincy Jones‘ work as a director and producer was recognized Sunday at the 97th Academy Awards. Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, who were part of his Color Purple film, praised his work while highlighting some of his many achievements,

By the time the 2025 Oscars ceremony was in its fourth hour and Queen Latifah was easing on down the road in a shiny cape for a Quincy Jones tribute, you might have thought ABC's broadcast of the 97th Academy Awards had gone off the rails.

Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty, Tony Todd, and Quincy Jones were some of the notable figures not included in the In Memoriam segment at the 2024 Academy Awards, sparking outrage among their fans.

As previously announced, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform a “Wicked” medley to begin the Oscars ceremony. Blackpink’s Lisa, currently appearing on this season of “The White Lotus,” will also perform, as well as Doja Cat and Raye.