"Ari better get that Oscar": Fans excited as Oscars confirm Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as performers

Oscars has confirmed its performers list, and Ariana Grande's and Cynthia Erivo's names on the list are bringing excitement to the fans. The final performers list was announced by the Oscars on February 24. The other names of the performing artists at the Oscars include Doja Cat, Lisa, RAYE, and Queen Latifah.

After the Wicked movie launch in 2024, the movie won many awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement in 2024, the Satellite Award for Best Costume Design in 2025, and the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design in 2024.

The movie is nominated for Oscars in 10 categories, including costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, music (original score), best picture, production design, sound, and visual effects.

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Fans are excited as the Oscars announce Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the performer list

The Academy uploaded an Instagram post on February 24, announcing Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the performer's lineup. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were also nominated for Actress in Leading Role for Wicked and Actress in Supporting Role for Wicked in the 2025 Oscars.

The Instagram post got attention from Wicked fans who showed their support and excitement in the comment section. Let's take a look at a few.

"Ari better get that Oscar," a user, @mshalleberry, commented.

"Count me in!!!! But please let them win 🏆😭," another user, @bimmerkidalex, posted.

"Now be fair and give an Oscar to Ariana and Cynthia," another user, @luhcxsn, posted.

"We'll be changed for the better! 💚🩷," Wicked movie's Instagram account commented.

"Yay! I was hoping for a performance from them 💚🩷, " a user, @iamthewellspring, added.

"good news!! the performance of the year is coming 🫧🧹♡," an Ariana fan account, @ariananews, wrote.

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What will Ariana Grande wear for the Oscars?

Ariana Grande was recently seen on the cover of Vogue Italia, where she gave a hint about her Oscars dress that is inspired by the movie Wicked. In her statement, she said:

"The dress we have chosen will be an extension of the story we have told and that we will continue to tell (a second part of Wicked is also planned, ed.). It will be a look straight out of the magical world of Oz ."

The singer and actress was also seen in a pink gown at the SAG Awards, held on February 24, paying homage to her character Glinda in the Wicked movie.

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The 97th Oscars is scheduled to be held on March 2 at 7 pm ET and will be streamed on ABC and Hulu. It will also be streamed on subscription channels like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, and AT&T TV. The pre-show will start at 6:30 PM ET, followed by the main Oscars ceremony at 7 PM ET.