The Oscars Announce New Performers: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa of BLACKPINK, and More

On Monday, the Academy announced its star-studded performers for this Sunday’s highly anticipated Oscars.

As audiences steadily approach this year’s Oscars, the Academy finally dropped the list of performers including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Raye, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

In a letter released in January announcing the discontinuation of its traditional live performances of Best Original Song nominees, it promised at this year’s awards there would be, “…powerful musical moments that connect film’s rich history to its bold and inspiring future.” This year’s Oscars certainly has performers who can deliver on that statement.

Erivo and Grande have both been nominated for Oscars in the categories of Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, for their performances in one of the year’s top-nominated films, Wicked. As of yet, it is unknown what the pair or the other performers announced will perform, but fans of the musical film know the two will deliver a spectacular performance.

The legendary Grammy Award-winning Queen Latifah will also perform at the Oscars, with fans posting, “Queen Latifah performing at the Oscars? That’s going to be iconic! She always brings the energy and class—can’t wait to see her take the stage.”

Raye, who stunned audiences with her performance at the Grammys earlier this month, excitedly posted to X, formerly Twitter, and her Instagram Story, “I’m singing at the Oscars,” alongside five sobbing emojis.

The British singer broke records last year at the BRIT Awards, becoming the artist to win the most BRITs in one night, including the awards for Album and Artist of the Year. Earlier this year, she collaborated on the song “Born Again” with fellow Oscars performers Doja Cat and Lisa. However, the Oscars teased on social media that the trio would not perform their recently released collab, but instead something else.

Not "Born Again!" But still legendary. Stay tuned.

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 24, 2025

The Academy will also honor the city of Los Angeles after their devastating wildfires earlier this year with a special performance from the city’s award-winning choir, the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

You can watch the Oscars this Sunday, March 2 on ABC and Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars red carpet will also air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.