The show started with Grande singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," dedicated to Los Angeles after it was ravaged by the wildfires in January.

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Performers were added to the bill Monday, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Blackpink's Lisa,

It's Oscar night, which means it's also one of the most exciting nights for fashion — and cinema's biggest stars did not disappoint as they walked the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the most notable looks?

The show opened with a montage of films set in Los Angeles, a tribute to the city after wildfires ravaged the city in January. Then the stars of “Wicked” launched into a series of performances from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and the works it has inspired.

Ariana Grande sang ''Somewhere Over the Rainbow'' and Cynthia Erivo sang Diana Ross' ''Home'' to kick off the 97th Academy Awards in a tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires that devastated the Southern California metropolis.

Ariana Grande sang ''Somewhere Over the Rainbow'' and Cynthia Erivo sang Diana Ross' ''Home'' to kick off the 97th Academy Awards in a tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires that devastated the Southern California metropolis.

The show started with Grande singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," dedicated to Los Angeles after it was ravaged by the wildfires in January.

Elphaba and Glinda took flight again — going from Oz to the 2025 Oscars. “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande brought their characters — and their tunes — from the hit movie musical to life at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles,

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz” and “Wicked.” After a tribute to Los Angeles, which is recovering from devastating wildfires,

Happy Oscars Week! As Los Angeles gets ready for Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, here’s Variety’s ultimate party guide for all things happening before, during and after the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

The cast of “Conclave” has accepted congratulations from generations of big stars backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The group that included Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and John Lithgow won the big prize of best ensemble at the Sunday night show in Los Angeles.