Countdown to the 2025 Oscars begins! The 97th Academy Awards is the biggest night in movies, but with performances from Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, LISA of BLACKPINK, Doja Cat and others,

Demi Moore, from left, Zoe Saldana, and Cynthia Erivo arrive at the Oscars Nominees Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Performers were added to the bill Monday, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Blackpink's Lisa,

Rejoycify! Following rumors that Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande would kick off the Academy Awards this Sunday, it has been confirmed that they will indeed perform at the awards ceremony.

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the list of performers announced for the 2025 Oscars. Other artists taking to the stage at the 97th Academy Awards include Doja Cat, LISA of BLACKPINK,