Queen Latifah Sings 'Ease on Down the Road'

Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the show.
"When we talk about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy”: Tributes paid to Quincy Jones at last night’s Oscars
“Quincy was love, lived out loud in human form. And he poured that love into others and into his work. My life changed forever and for the better after meeting him. He actually discovered me for The Color Purple, which was my first film,” Winfrey said, to which Goldberg added: “Me, too.”
Queen Latifah Sings ‘Ease on Down the Road' in Tribute to Quincy Jones at 2025 Oscars
Oscars turned out to be a big night for more than one movie inspired by L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz series. Sure, Wicked got plenty of attention – Oscar-nominated stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 97th annual Academy Awards with a performance of Oz-related songs,
Quincy Jones Oscars tribute dazzles with Queen Latifah's 'The Wiz' performance
And then there's Quincy Jones. The performance was introduced ... tracks from "The Wiz" − a 1987 adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" featuring an all-Black cast. Jones produced the soundtrack ...
Watch N.J.’s Queen Latifah perform Oscars musical tribute to Quincy Jones
The Queen saluted the king at the Oscars. Queen Latifah took the stage at the 2025 Academy Awards Sunday to pay tribute to Quincy Jones with a musical performance. The New Jersey multi-hyphenate Oscar nominee,
Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, And Oprah Winfrey Honor Quincy Jones At Oscars 2025
Queen Latifah was joined on stage by Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg to honor the late Quincy Jones at the 2025 Oscars. “When we’re talking about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy,” declared Goldberg to applause.
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The Real Story Behind the Entertainment Legend Quincy Jones
As the Oscars honored him with a special tribute, we look back at the life of the legendary, musician, composer and producer.
Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James Bond
Mandy Moore’s choreography for Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken” at last years’ Academy Awards stole the show.