The 2025 Oscars received’t function reside performances of the Finest Authentic Songs nominees, the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences has revealed.
As an alternative, the present will acknowledge the songwriters via “private reflections from the groups who deliver these songs to life,” CEO Invoice Kramer and President Janet Yang wrote in a letter despatched to Academy members. “All of this, and extra, will uncover the tales and inspiration behind this yr’s nominees.”
This transformation will make room for the Academy’s plan to “honor Los Angeles as a metropolis of goals, showcasing its magnificence and resilience” within the wake of the devastating wildfires “whereas highlighting the energy, creativity, and optimism” of Hollywood.
Nominees for this yr’s Academy Awards received’t be introduced till Thursday morning (January twenty third), however potential nominees on the shortlist for the Finest Authentic Track embrace Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Maren Morris, Saoirse Ronan, and Kneecap.
Not eligible within the class are any songs from the movie adaptation of Depraved, as a result of Academy Awards’ definition of an authentic music. Learn our explainer for extra particulars.
It will mark the primary time that the Oscars received’t function reside performances of nominated songs since 2012, when “Man or Muppet” from The Muppets and “Actual in Rio” from Rio competed within the class.
On the time, the ceremony was solely the third occasion of the Finest Authentic Songs nominees not being carried out. Now, will probably be joined by this yr’s telecast.
The Oscars are set to happen on March 2nd, and can be hosted by Conan O’Brien. For the primary time, the present will concurrently be livestreamed on Hulu (new customers can enroll right here) and aired on ABC.
