We are now one week away from the 97th Academy Awards and the end of one of the wildest awards seasons in years. As the Academy is finalizing its upcoming ceremony, they have announced that several musical guests will participate in “showstopping performances celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends.” The Los Angeles Master Chorale will make a special appearance, alongside the following guests:
- Doja Cat
- Cynthia Erivo
- Ariana Grande
- LISA of Blackpink
- Queen Latifah
- RAYE
More talent will be announced in the coming days, as the Conan O’Brien-hosted Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Source: AMPAS (Press release)



I wonder which one of these performers will sing the “In Memoriam” song?
Good question…