The Oscars included a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his “Unforgiven” co-star Hackman, calling him a “giant” and “dear friend."

The Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars. The original song nominees would not perform.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Oscars brought a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones on Sunday night. In a late addition to the ceremony, Morgan Freeman praised the two-time ...

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.

A tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 Oscars featured Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and a Queen Latifah performance of "Ease on Down the Road."

The 97th Academy Awards are kicking off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “Emilia Pérez” leads the pack Sunday with 13 Oscar nominations, but “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” are

Freeman Praises Gene Hackman, Goldberg and Winfrey Give Love to Quincy Jones in Oscars Tributes LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars brought a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to ...

LOS ANGELES — The Oscars brought a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones on Sunday night. In a late addition to the ceremony, Morgan Freeman praised the two-time ...