Film And TV
25 Feb 25

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo among performers at 97th Academy Awards

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at Wicked Sydney premier

Performers at the 97th Acadmey Awards have been announced.

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are set to lead the lineup of musical acts at this year's Oscars ceremony.

The duo are expected to perform songs from their hit musical adaptation, which has received 10 total nominations. Both Grande and Erivo have been nominated for their roles in the film.

Other musicians set to take the stage at the Dolby Theatre are Doja Cat, Lisa of BLACKPINK, Queen Latifah, and Raye.The Los Angeles Master Chorale will also perform at the event.

Breaking from tradition, the 97th Academy Awards will not feature performances of the Best Original Song nominees. The presentation will instead celebrate the songwriters, with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insights.

The award ceremony, hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, will take place on March 2. Nick Offerman will serve as the announcer, with presenters including Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and more.

View the full list of nominations here.