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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who star in the best picture-nominated blockbuster, are set to perform at the Academy Awards on Sunday, according to a news release. Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Grammy-nominated artist Raye will also be taking the stage.

We’re now a bit over a week away from the 2025 Oscars, which are set to air on March 2. As the date approaches, a clearer picture of what the Conan O’Brien-hosted 97th Annual Academy Awards will look like is starting to come into focus: The Hollywood Reporter reports that Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are set to perform during the broadcast.

Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye also will perform on the telecast. Wicked ’s Oscar-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform on Sunday’s Oscars, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón hasn’t attended many awards shows ever since racist tweets she made in the past resurfaced.But that changes on Sunday because Gascón is expected to attend the Oscars in Los Angeles where she is the first openly trans woman to be nominated in the Best Actress category.

Karla Sofía Gascón is confirmed to attend the 2025 Oscars, with Netflix covering her expenses, Deadline has confirmed.