There was a rumor a while back that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande would be performing Defying Gravity — aka the single best moment in the film — at the Oscars. Erivo denied it, but it looks like the Academy has just confirmed it:
And with a press release:
Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE will participate in showstopping performances celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends at the 97th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. The show also will feature a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony.
