After much ado and high anticipation, the Conan O’Brien-hosted 97th annual Academy Awards aired live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2.

As always, That Grape Juice is providing you with a recap of the performances!

When the audience wasn’t wowed by a soaring homage to ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘The Wiz,’ and ‘Wicked‘ courtesy of the opening number from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, they were treated to stirring tributes to the James Bond franchise (RAYE, Doja Cat, LISA) and the memory of Quincy Jones (Queen Latifah).

Hop inside to check out the night’s amazing showings.

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Hailing from the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre, Sunday night (March 2) saw the year’s most notable movie releases honored at the Conan O’Brien-hosted 97th Annual Academy Awards for their multi-layered contributions to the world of film.

Now that the credits are done rolling on the ceremony (more commonly known as the 2025 Oscars), check inside to see who got to give an inspiring acceptance speech and who went home emptyhanded courtesy of a shocking upset.

The full winner’s list awaits inside.

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Despite ‘Wicked’ soaring into history books for becoming the highest-grossing musical film adaptation of a stageplay ever, the award season that followed its record-shattering run hasn’t been the kindest to its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Though nominated for some of the industry’s biggest honors including the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, both divas left each ceremony emptyhanded – a series of losses that continued for Grande who missed out on the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 2).

While hope was held out for Erivo, by the OSCARs’ end she too proved unsuccessful in breaking the unlucky losing streak.

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Having penned some of the most memorable hits of Beyonce, Cher,  Monica, Aaliyah, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, and many others, Diane Warren has a hit-filled resume that’s arguably unrivaled.

But when it comes to the Best Original Song category at the annual Academy Awards, the 68-year-old has something else that’s unrivaled: her losing streak.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the Oscars 2025 with an electrifying salute to their film ‘Wicked.’

Long-teased and then eagerly anticipated, the showing saw Grande take to the stage first with a powerful rendition of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’

Erivo hit the stage and launched into a seismic offering of ‘Home.’

Together, the duo delivered a dazzling duet of ‘Defying Gravity.’ And yes, its climatic finale saw Erivo hit “the” battle cry note.

Watch the incredible performance at the Academy Awards below…

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With the world in shock following the tragic death of Angie Stone, tributes continue to pour in from many of her celebrity peers.

As reported, the ‘No More Rain (In This Cloud)’ singer passed away at age 63 after being involved in a car accident.

Joining the chorus of those honoring Stone’s undeniable impact are the likes of Tina Knowles, Nelly, Cedric the Entertainer, Ja Rule, Musiq Soulchild, Marlon Wayans, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Ari Lennox, Jamie Foxx, Nick Cannon, Estelle, Tatyana Ali, Jacquees, Fantasia, Melba Moore, Vivica A. Fox,  Golden Brooks, and more.

Their moving tributes below…

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Spice has let rip on her ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ co-star Saucy Santana – and the Queen of Dancehall did not hold back.

Full story below…

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Tate McRae has stormed to the top of the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘So Close To What.’

Full story below…

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ is strutting forward to season 10 with Karen Huger.

For, while some Housewives franchises have famously paused production when a key cast member is…unavailable, there will be no such hold-ups with RHOP.

Full story below…

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Sun, sea, and serious star power, DLT: Malta is back and bigger than ever with Latto, Asake, and Valiant now confirmed for the lineup.

Details below…

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Tate McRae made her presence felt on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live.

Crowning a week of promotion of her new studio album, ‘So Close To What,’ the showing saw the 21-year-old rock the stage with her hit single ‘Sports Car’ and ‘Dear God.’

The performance comes as McRae’s LP eyes the top spot on the Billboard 200 with career-best sales.

It also arrives as the Canadian gears up for her ‘Miss Possessive World Tour.’

Watch the Pop princess turn all the way up after the jump…

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Omarion waxed all sorts of candid about his relationship with B2K – the band that launched him into the minds and hearts of the masses.

As reported, the R&B star stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish on his latest projects – including a co-headlining stint on the latest edition of ‘The Millennium Tour.’

During the visit, Omarion was asked about the status of his relationship with bandmates J-Boog, Raz B, and Fizz.

Find out what he said below…

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