Oscars: Queen Latifah to Perform Quincy Jones Tribute

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The 97th Academy Awards will feature a Quincy Jones tribute with Queen Latifah performing.

During a meeting with the creative team, executive producer Raj Kapoor revealed some exciting news. He mentioned that they’ve been working on an extraordinary musical tribute to Quincy Jones this year, and Queen Latifah is going to be included in the performance.

Earlier this year, Jones was honored with a Governor’s award. As Kapoor stated, “We’ve carefully designed and arranged this special occasion to inspire everyone, to honor the essence of Quincy and all his remarkable achievements.” He added, “It’s an inspiring moment that we believe will bring about a lot of joy and make everyone feel uplifted.”

Jones received a Governor’s award earlier this year. According to Kapoor, “We’ve carefully planned and prepared a special event to inspire everyone and celebrate the spirit of Quincy as well as all his greatness.”)

Previously announced performances at the Oscars ceremony include a “Wicked” medley by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to kick things off. Additionally, Blackpink’s Lisa, who is currently starring in “The White Lotus,” is also scheduled to perform. The lineup will also feature Doja Cat and Raye.

On Monday morning, it was revealed that the Los Angeles Master Chorale will make a unique appearance during the upcoming 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

Kapoor discussed the motifs for the 2025 Academy Awards, emphasizing that they will highlight unity, resilience, and the unsung heroes who work off-stage. He mentioned that the event aims to pay tribute to Los Angeles, a theme he considers crucial given the city’s struggles. “This is an essential theme,” he said, “Given all the lives impacted by hardship, we wanted to create some truly moving on-stage moments to celebrate this extraordinary city that we call home.

Furthermore, Kapoor revealed that the event will include a philanthropic aspect. “Attendees will have the opportunity to engage, and they’re welcome to contribute if they so choose.

As a dedicated cinema enthusiast, I found myself in the esteemed company of Conan O’Brien, host extraordinaire, Katy Mullan, our executive producer, Rob Paine, her co-executive partner, Mike Sweeney, the visionary behind both producing and writing, Jon Macks, a talented writer contributing to the script, Michael Bearden, the maestro of our musical direction, Alana Billingsley, the production designer who brought it all to life visually, and last but not least, supervising choreographer Mandy Moore. What a privilege to be among such creative minds!

Billingsley shared his excitement about the level of immersion in this year’s show: “From the get-go, we wanted to envelop the entire space with the set design, extending it into the room itself. There’s also a nod to traditional movie theater architecture and the screens that are scattered throughout the auditorium.”

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Billingsley explained the immersive nature of this year’s show: “Right from the start, our goal was to immerse the entire room in the set design, making it feel like an extension of the space. We also wanted to pay homage to movie theater architecture and create the illusion of screens scattered around the audience.”

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Billingsley talked about the immersive quality of this year’s show: “We aimed to encase the room in our set design, merging it seamlessly with the space. Moreover, we wanted to echo classic movie theater architecture and make it seem as if there were screens located all around the spectators.

As a keen enthusiast, I can’t help but express my excitement about a novel change in the upcoming performance. Just like me, the orchestra will be the pulsating heart of the show. We’ve ensured they have a prime position on stage, illuminating their presence throughout the event. It’s not just about acknowledging them; it’s about celebrating their talent and energy. When you step onto the stage, when we open that door and you feel the vibrant rhythm of the orchestra filling the space, I truly believe it promises an unforgettable night of entertainment for everyone in attendance.

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2025-02-27 00:46