Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Perform at The 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - February 24, 2025 Rejoycify! Following rumors that Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande would kick off the Academy Awards this Sunday, it has been confirmed that they will indeed perform at the awards ceremony.... 
Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste & More to Perform at the Oscars
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024 Billie Eilish and Finneas, Jon Batiste, Becky G, and Scott George and the Osage Singers will be joining Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson as performers at this year's Oscars. Find out all the details about this year's Oscars performances now!... 
Video: Watch Rihanna Perform 'Lift Me Up' at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 12, 2023 Music superstar Rihanna took to the stage at the Oscars to perform her nominated song 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' 'Lift Me Up,' with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson and lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler, is nominated for Original Song. It is Rihanna's f... 
Video: Kelly and Mark Parody WICKED in Preview for Oscars Aftershow
by Josh Sharpe - February 25, 2025 In a new promo for Kelly and Mark's annual After the Oscars show, Ripa and Consuelos parody Wicked, specifically channeling Glinda and Fiyero. Watch the video here!... 
Best Original Song Nominees Will Not Perform On 2025 Academy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2025 Despite the heavy presence of musicals this awards season, the 2025 Academy Awards will not feature performances from the Best Original Song nominees.... 
ABC News Details Special Coverage of the 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - February 25, 2025 ABC News has announced special coverage of the 97th Oscars, including a primetime special, “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20,” to air Friday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, and stream the next day on Hulu. ... 
Rita Moreno & More Added to Oscars Presenters Lineup
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024 Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNear...
Video: Watch Rihanna Perform 'Lift Me Up' at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 12, 2023 Music superstar Rihanna took to the stage at the Oscars to perform her nominated song 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' 'Lift Me Up,' with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson and lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler, is nominated for Original Song. It is Rihanna's f...
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Perform at The 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - February 24, 2025 Rejoycify! Following rumors that Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande would kick off the Academy Awards this Sunday, it has been confirmed that they will indeed perform at the awards ceremony.... 
Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 12, 2023 Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, lead singer and guitarist for the Talking Heads. Hsu has been seen on Broadway in Be More Chill and SpongeBob Squar... 
Vanessa Hudgens to Return as Oscars Red Carpet Host With Julianne Hough
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024 Actor and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens and multihyphenate Julianne Hough will host “The Oscars® Red Carpet Show,” the official lead-in to the 96th Oscars on Sunday, March 10, airing at 6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT on ABC. This marks Julianne Hough’s inaugural year and Hudgens’ third consecutive year ... 
Videos: WICKED Movie Stars Talk Films at the Oscars
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024 Last night, all eyes were on the Oscars! Among those in attendance were cast members from the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, including stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and more. Check out clips of the Wicked movie stars on the red carpet at the Oscars here!... 
Jennifer Lee Returning to FROZEN 3 and 4
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024 Lee has stepped down as Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative to focus her attention to the franchise that she helped create. Lee will write and direct Frozen 3 as well as write Frozen 4 with Marc Smith.... 
The Academy Reveals Award Rules for 2026 Oscars Including A.I. Regulations, Voting, & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2025 The Academy’s Board of Governors has revealed the newly approved awards rules and campaign regulations for the 98th Academy Awards. In addition, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced key dates for the 2025 awards season....
Society of Composers & Lyricists Asks Academy To Restore Best Original Song Performances to the 2025 Oscars
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025 The President of The Society of Composers & Lyricists has penned an open letter to the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to restore the Best Orignal Song performances on the 2025 Academy Awards.... 
Video: Watch Conan O'Brien's Oscars Monologue and Original Musical Number
by Josh Sharpe - March 02, 2025 Tonight at the 97th Academy Awards, first-time Oscars host Conan O’Brien opened the show with a monologue followed by an original song,” I Won’t Waste Time.' Watch it here!... 
Bowen Yang, John Lithgow & More Stars Added as OSCARS Presenters
by Josh Sharpe - February 11, 2025 Bowen Yang, John Lithgow, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Poehler, and June Squibb will present at the 97th Oscars.... 
FROZEN to Return as a Podcast Ahead of Third Film
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023 The story will take place in between the Frozen sequel and the forthcoming third film, with Elsa and Anna being joined by new characters like Queen Disa and Lord Wolfgang. While stars like Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, and Kristen Bell voice Frozen characters in the films, it has not been ... 
The Oscars Add Best Casting Award
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024 The Oscars have added a new Best Casting award. The new category will begin with the 98th annual ceremony for films released in 2025. This is the first time a new award has been added since Best Animated Film in 2001.... 
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo React to Message From Former Theater Teacher
by Josh Sharpe - February 28, 2025 In a new clip from Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo receives a special video message from a former theater teacher who taught the performer as a teenager. Watch the clip here!... 
Video: Watch Ryan Gosling Perform 'I'm Just Ken' From BARBIE at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Ryan Gosling channeled Marilyn Monroe and Madonna for his Oscars performance of Barbie's 'I'm Just Ken.' The Oscar-nominated song was performance with Gosling, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, America Fererra, Emma Stone, Mark Ronson, Slash, and 75 other Kens. Watch the vide...
Jennifer Lee Returning to FROZEN 3 and 4
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024 Lee has stepped down as Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative to focus her attention to the franchise that she helped create. Lee will write and direct Frozen 3 as well as write Frozen 4 with Marc Smith.... 
WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more.... 
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Oscar Medley Skyrockets Spotify Streams for 'Oz' Songs
by Josh Sharpe - March 03, 2025 Following Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's breathtaking performances at the 97th Oscars, BroadwayWorld has learned that many viewers are flocking to Spotify to check out some of the original renditions of the Ozian-themed songs....
Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 12, 2023 Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, lead singer and guitarist for the Talking Heads. Hsu has been seen on Broadway in Be More Chill and SpongeBob Squar... |
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