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!... 
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: 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....
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... 
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. ... 
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... 
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!... 
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 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.... 
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!... 
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!... 
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.... 
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.... 
Jessica Lange, Michelle Pfeiffer & More to Present at the Oscars
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024 Mahershala Ali, Nicolas, Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong'o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya will present at the 96th Oscars. Stay informed on who will be taking the stage at this year's presti... 
Video: Watch Sofia Carson & Diane Warren Perform at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 Watch Sofia Carson and Diane Warren perform their Oscar-nominated song 'Applause' at the 2023 Oscars. The telecast will included performances from Stephanie Hsu and David Byrne and Lady Gaga. Watch a video of the performance now!... 
Photos: See Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Channel WICKED at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channeled their Wicked characters on the Oscars red carpet. Grande paid tribute to Glinda with a custom pastel pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. Erivo is representing Elphaba in a dark green custom Louis Vuitton dress. Check out photos now!... 
Video: Watch Lady Gaga Perform 'Hold My Hand' at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 12, 2023 Lady Gaga made a last-minute appearace at the Oscars to perform a stripped-back version of her nominated original song, 'Hold My Hand' from Top Gun: Maverick. Lady Gaga won her first Oscar in 2019 for Best Original Song for 'Shallow' from A Star Is Born. She is nominated this year in the same catego... 
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Watch a video of Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presenting Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the Oscars. After the orchestra played 'For Good' as they entered, the two movie musical stars used lyrics from Wicked and nodded to The Wizard of Oz while introducing the category....
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Watch a video of Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presenting Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the Oscars. After the orchestra played 'For Good' as they entered, the two movie musical stars used lyrics from Wicked and nodded to The Wizard of Oz while introducing the category.... 
The Oscars Attracts 19.69 Million Viewers, Updated Numbers Reveal
by Josh Sharpe - March 04, 2025 Featuring first-time host Conan O’Brien, the 97th Oscars brought in 19.69 million viewers, a higher number than the previously reported 18.07 million.... 
Idina Menzel Says She Hasn't Read Any FROZEN 3 Scripts Yet
by Blair Ingenthron - February 02, 2025 In an interview with Parade magazine, Idina Menzel, who previously voiced the role of Elsa both Frozen and Frozen 2, revealed that she hasn't received a script for Frozen 3 yet.... 
95th Oscars on ABC Draws 18.7 Million Total Viewers and Hits 4.0 Rating With Adults 18-49
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 The 95th Oscars on ABC drew an average audience of 18.7 million Total Viewers and scored a 4.0 rating among Adults 18-49 based on Fast National Live+Same Day program data. “The Oscars” built over last year’s broadcast (on 3/27/22) by 12% in Total Viewers (18.7 million vs. 16.7 million) and by 5% in ... 
The Oscars Hit 4-Year High In Total Viewers After Early Start Time
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Discover how an earlier start time led THE OSCARS on ABC to achieve a 4-year high in total viewership. A strategic move that brought significant results. Excluding repeats, “Abbott Elementary” delivered the highest-rated telecast for any sitcom on any network in nearly 4 years.... |
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