The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, featured standout performances and emotional tributes. 'Anora' emerged as a major winner, taking home five Oscars out of six nominations. The ceremony opened with a captivating medley by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, including powerful renditions of classic songs from 'Wicked' and 'The Wiz.' The event also honored the memory of Quincy Jones and Gene Hackman, with touching tributes that celebrated their contributions to the industry. The mix of performances and tributes set a memorable tone for Hollywood's biggest night.
Erivo was then joined by Grande as they dueted "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked." When Erivo finished with the iconic battle cry -- the audience was on their feet with a standing ovation.
Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah introduced a joyful tribute to the late producer Quincy Jones featuring 32 dancers, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Academy Award nominee Queen Latifah.
This week our community lost a giant, and I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman," he said before the Oscars In Memoriam segment.
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