Movie buffs and music lovers get ready! The 2025 Oscars are almost here and they are shaping up to be a night to remember. We have got all the info on who's performing which movies are nominated and how the show will be addressing the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Plus we are super excited that the amazing Raye is set to take the stage!
Raye Set to Dazzle the Oscars Stage: Epic Performances Lineup Revealed!
Prepare for some show-stopping moments because the Oscars are bringing out the big guns in the performance department. Among the incredible artists set to perform is the super talented Raye! Yes that Raye! Get ready for what is sure to be an amazing moment from this rising star.
But Raye is not alone. The lineup is stacked with talent. We can also expect to see the stars of Wicked Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande who are both nominated for their roles in the movie. They are going to team up for a medley of songs from Wicked that is rumored to be around 10 minutes long! Imagine those vocals!
And the star power does not stop there. Doja Cat Lisa from Blackpink and the legendary Queen Latifah are also on the performance list. The Academy is promising "showstopping performances" that will celebrate both filmmaking and some true legends. It sounds like it's going to be an evening full of incredible music.
Oscar Nominees in the Spotlight: 'Emilia Pérez' 'Wicked' and More Lead the Pack!
Of course the Oscars are all about celebrating the best movies of the past year. And this year there are some really strong contenders. Leading the nominations with a whopping 13 nods is Emilia Pérez. This Spanish-language musical is making waves and is even breaking records as the most-nominated non-English language film ever!
Close behind with 10 nominations each are The Brutalist and Wicked. A Complete Unknown and Conclave are also in the mix with a solid eight nominations each.
These five films are all battling it out for the big prize: Best Picture. They are joined in the Best Picture race by Anora Dune: Part Two I’m Still Here Nickel Boys and The Substance. It is looking like a really competitive year with no clear frontrunner for the top award which makes things even more exciting.
Best Actor and Actress Races Heating Up: Who Will Take Home the Gold?
The acting categories are always a highlight of the Oscars and 2025 is no exception. The Best Actor race features some serious talent including Adrien Brody for The Brutalist Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown Colman Domingo for Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes for Conclave and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice. It is a tough call to predict who will win with such a strong group.
The Best Actress category is equally competitive. Nominees include Cynthia Erivo for Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez Mikey Madison for Anora Demi Moore for The Substance and Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here. There has been a lot of buzz around Mikey Madison and Demi Moore but it really could be anyone's game.
Conan O'Brien Hosts and Los Angeles Wildfires to Be Honored: What Else to Expect at the 2025 Oscars
This year's Oscars have a new host at the helm: Conan O'Brien. He is taking over from Jimmy Kimmel who hosted for the past few years. Conan's comedic style should bring a fresh energy to the show.
The ceremony will also be acknowledging the devastating wildfires that Los Angeles has recently faced. The nominations announcement was actually delayed twice because of the fires and the Academy has donated to wildfire relief efforts. While it will be a night of celebration there will also be a moment to recognize the challenges the city has overcome and show support for those affected.
The Oscars are happening on Sunday March 2 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. You can watch it live on ABC and it will also be streaming on Hulu for the first time. Red carpet coverage starts earlier in the evening so make sure to tune in to catch all the stars arriving in style.
Key Things to Watch For at the 2025 Oscars:
- Raye's Performance: Don't miss what is sure to be a memorable performance from this talented artist.
- Wicked Medley: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing songs from the musical Wicked.
- Best Picture Race: A tight competition between Emilia Pérez The Brutalist Wicked A Complete Unknown Conclave and more.
- Best Actor and Best Actress Categories: Stacked with talent and hard to predict.
- Conan O'Brien as Host: Expect his signature humor and a different vibe from previous years.
- Wildfire Tribute: The ceremony will acknowledge and honor Los Angeles after the recent devastating wildfires.
Get Your Popcorn Ready: The 2025 Oscars Are Coming!
So there you have it! The 2025 Oscars are shaping up to be an exciting night full of star power amazing performances and recognition for some truly fantastic films. Make sure to tune in on March 2nd to see if your favorite movies and actors take home the gold and to catch Raye and all the other incredible performers light up the stage. It is Hollywood's biggest night and you won't want to miss a moment!