Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night: Stars Align for the 97th Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards promises to be a dazzling affair with performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and global sensations like Lisa and Doja Cat. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles' resilience and offer viewers unique insights into the Best Original Song nominees.

The 97th Academy Awards is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening, featuring a stellar lineup of performers during Hollywood's premier event. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, celebrated actors from the 'Wicked' film adaptation, are scheduled for live performances, promising to enchant the Oscars stage with Oz's magic, according to Variety.

In addition to this dynamic duo, the ceremony will be lit up by performances from global superstar Lisa, known for her work with the iconic K-pop group Blackpink and her recent role in 'The White Lotus.' Doja Cat, the chart-topping rapper, will join the lineup alongside legendary actress and musician Queen Latifah, and rising star Raye.

Though the specifics of these performances remain under wraps, excitement is already mounting. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a special feature by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, adding grandeur to the night's musical moments, Variety reported.

Set for a 2025 airing, the Oscars, hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, will be broadcast live on ABC and stream on Hulu on March 2, with the red carpet rolling out at 3:30 pm PT. This year diverges from tradition, opting out of live performances for the Best Original Song nominees, instead offering personal reflections and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the creative teams.

Variety notes the ceremony will highlight the resilience and beauty of Los Angeles following January's devastating wildfires, paying homage to the city. An A-list roster of presenters is promised, including last year's acting winners Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

Joining them will be celebrities such as Joe Alwyn, Ana de Armas, Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Connie Nielsen, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Ben Stiller, Oprah Winfrey, and Bowen Yang. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)