Rapper and songster Queen Latifah will pay a special homage to the fabulous Quincy Jones at the 97th Academe Awards. Jones, a record patron, musician, songwriter, captain, trumpeter, and bandleader, has entered multitudinous accolades, including 28 Grammy Awards.( Also read Queen Latifah and Ray Romano advertise ‘ Ice Age 6 is now in product’ with delightful videotape. Watch)
WASHINGTON, DC- DECEMBER 08 Queen Latifah attends the 47th Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on December 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/ Getty Images AFP( Photo by Paul Morigi/ GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/ Getty Images via AFP)( Getty Images via AFP)
WASHINGTON, DC- DECEMBER 08 Queen Latifah attends the 47th Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on December 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Administrative patron Raj Kapoor participated the news during a press conference.” One of the most instigative effects that we have worked on this time is a musical performance that will homage Quincy Jones,” he said, adding that Queen Latifah will be” a part of the performance,” reported Variety.
before this time, Jones was fete with a Governor’s Award.” We have planned and curated this beautiful moment that we hope will hoist the room, that will celebrate the spirit of Quincy and all of his greatness,” said Kapoor, adding,” It’s a beautiful moment, and we suppose it’ll be veritably celebratory and make everybody feel really good,” as per the outlet.
The Oscars form will also feature a’ Wicked’ medley performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with performances by Blackpink’s Lisa, presently appearing in The White Lotus, as well as Doja Cat and Raye.
The Academy of Motion Picture trades and lores blazoned that the Los Angeles Master Chorale will make a special appearance at the event.
Kapoor also spoke about the themes of the 2025 Academy Awards. According to Variety, the Oscars” will celebrate community, spirit, and all the people who work behind the scenes.”
” That is a really important theme. There have been so numerous people that this desolation has touched. We really wanted to produce some really beautiful moments on stage that celebrate this amazing megacity that we live in,” Kapoor said, revealing that the form will recognize Los Angeles.
He also participated details about a charitable action linked to the event.” People will be suitable to interact, and they’re free to contribute if they would like to.”
Kapoor was joined by host Conan O’Brien, administrative patron Katy Mullan,co-executive patron Rob Paine, patron and pen Mike Sweeney, pen Jon Macks, music director Michael Bearden, product developer Alana Billingsley, and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore, reported Variety.
