Oscars 2025 Will Showcase ‘Beauty and Resilience’ of Los Angeles, Live Songs Won’t Be Performed

At the 2025 Oscars, the event will pay tribute to the “beauty and strength” of Los Angeles as it faces the persistent wildfire challenges.

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place, and it’s Conan O’Brien who will be in charge as the host. The nominees for this year’s awards will be revealed tomorrow morning, January 23rd, 2025.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has communicated with its members about how they plan to handle the ongoing wildfire situation in Los Angeles as it pertains to the Oscars.

The letter, penned by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang, expresses a commitment to celebrate Los Angeles as a city of dreams, emphasizing its stunning aesthetics, unyielding resilience, and century-long influence on filmmakers and visionaries. In this celebration, they aim to remember recent events while focusing on the powerful creativity, hope, and optimism that are synonymous with Los Angeles and our industry.

Why won’t there be live song performances at the Oscars this year?

This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made it known that they won’t include any live performances of the nominated songs during the Oscars ceremony.

The letter states that this year’s presentation for the Best Original Song category will shift towards showcasing the songwriters instead of live performances. We plan to highlight their talent through insights from the teams who breathe life into these songs. This way, we can delve deeper into the stories and inspirations behind the nominated songs for an enriching experience.

The note also mentions there are many exciting things yet to come for the show, with a focus on impactful musical sequences linking the film’s past glory to its promising and inspiring future.

The message ends with, “Join us tomorrow morning for the Nominations Announcement! Your continued support of the Academy and our cinematic society means a lot to us. Together, we’re stronger.

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2025-01-23 01:10