Oscars come to a close, we can't wrap up awards season without acknowledging those we lost in the past year. Well, Queen Latifah was on hand to celebrate the legacy of an incredible music producer — and folks had lots to say about it.

Queen Latifah is set to perform a tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 Academy Awards. During a press conference on Wednesday, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor announced that the Chicago star will take part in a tribute to the legendary record producer-composer,

Quincy Jones received a tribute at the 2025 Academy Awards. Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey were on hand to remember the late producer and songwriter.

Cynthia Erivo attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. Queen Latifah speaks onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards , Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Ariana Grande attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild ...

Queen Latifah will pay tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which will be hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Oscars red carpet sizzled with red hot looks as Hollywood's biggest stars brought bold fashion and glamorous style to the spotlight.

Oscars telecast will have a chart-topping line-up of performers amid the mix of stars hitting the stage to honor the best films of the year.

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.

The Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars. The original song nominees would not perform.

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, 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.

Queen Latifah is set to grace the stage at the 2025 Academy Awards. The acclaimed actress and musician has been named to perform a tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the annual event. The news was shared by executive producer Raj Kapoor during a press conference with the creative team, according to Variety.