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Queen Latifah Sings 'Ease on Down the Road'

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Quincy Jones Oscars tribute dazzles with Queen Latifah's 'The Wiz' performance

Quincy Jones leaves behind iconic legacy, from 'Thriller' to 'We Are the World' His honoring at the Oscars is a tribute in part to his role in producing movie scores. Early in his

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Queen Latifah Sings ‘Ease on Down the Road' in Tribute to Quincy Jones at 2025 Oscars

Oscars turned out to be a big night for more than one movie inspired by L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz series. Sure, Wicked got plenty of attention – Oscar-nominated stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 97th annual Academy Awards with a performance of Oz-related songs,

Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, And Oprah Winfrey Honor Quincy Jones At Oscars 2025

Queen Latifah was joined on stage by Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg to honor the late Quincy Jones at the 2025 Oscars. “When we’re talking about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy,” declared Goldberg to applause.

Cynthia Erivo, Oscars and The Wiz

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Cynthia Erivo honors The Wiz with a powerful performance of ‘Home’ to open the Oscars

Cynthia Erivo helped kick off the Oscars by paying homage to The Wiz, singing Stephanie Mills’ 1974 hit “Home.” Wearing a stunning white dress with purple accents,

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform ‘Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Wicked’ songs at the Oscars

Grande first delivered a moonlit rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which Judy Garland famously sang as Dorothy in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Erivo then belted her version of “Home” from the 1975 Broadway musical “The Wiz,” a Dorothy number originally performed by Stephanie Mills onstage and by Diana Ross in the 1978 film adaptation.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open the Oscars With ‘Defying Gravity’ Performance

The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”

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Oscars: ABC's Rob Mills On Conan, Sean Baker's Mission Statement, ‘The Wiz', Adrien Brody's Speech, Luke Skywalker Saving Han Solo & Hoping To Run It Back In 2026

It was a huge night for Anora and independent filmmaking at the 97th Academy Awards. Sean Baker matched Walt Disney's record ...

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This year’s Oscars felt like a throwback to the hot messes we used to expect from the telecast

A Bob Hope-ish Conan O’Brien, plenty of references to Oz and "The Wiz," and the pileup of love for one picture all recalled ...

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Who performed at the 2025 Oscars? Here's a look at the performances

The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it will also honor the filmmaking ...

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Belt ‘Defying Gravity' Live at the Oscars, Plus ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and ‘Home' in ‘Oz' Medley

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from ...

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Oscars

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And ...

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Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James Bond

Mandy Moore’s choreography for Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken” at last years’ Academy Awards stole the show.

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Oscars 2025 Choreographer Says Her ‘Biggest Job’ with “Wicked” Medley Was to ‘Get Out of the Way' (Exclusive)

Oscars choreographer Mandy Moore opens up to PEOPLE about working with artists like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to bring ...

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Judy Garland’s Daughter Reacts To Ariana Grande's 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' Rendition

The daughter of the "Wizard of Oz" star watched Grande's Oscars performance and took to Instagram to share the family's ...

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