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.

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.

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, Lisa of Blackpink, Doja Cat and more are set to perform live at the 2025 Oscars.

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”.

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,

Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye also will perform on the telecast. Wicked ’s Oscar-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform on Sunday’s Oscars, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

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.

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.

Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK’s LISA, Queen Latifah and Raye are all scheduled to perform at the 2025 Oscars, taking place live on Sunday, March 2 from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.