Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye were previously announced as performers, while Best Original Song nominees won't be performed.

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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.

"Quincy is really the blueprint of what I'm able to do," said the Oscars' first-time music director Michael Bearden.

Queen Latifah will pay tribute to legendary Quincy Jones at the 97th Academy Awards. The event will also host performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Blackpink's Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye. The Oscars will promote themes of community and spirit,

Rapper and singer Queen Latifah will pay a special tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones at the 97th Academy Awards. Jones, a record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader, has received numerous accolades, including 28 Grammy Awards.