Ariana Grande is a go-getter. Take, for example, the coveted role of Wicked’s Galinda. The pop star had her sights set on portraying the good witch since she was a child. Now, the We Can’t Be Friends singer is an Oscar nominee for that very role in Jon M.

Ariana Grande pulled out an archival gown for her 2025 Oscars Nominees Dinner.

Performers were added to the bill Monday, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Blackpink's Lisa, Doja Cat and RAYE. Presenters include Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, and last year's acting winners.

Just five nights before the 97th Oscars, the Academy hosted a gathering at its museum in place of the traditional Oscar Nominees Luncheon, which was canceled in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Six powerhouse women – Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of BLACKPINK, Queen Latifah and Raye – will perform at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show also will feature a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

The Oscars 2025 might still be a few days away, but Ariana Grande is already preparing her fans for an unforgettable red carpet moment. The “Wicked” actor joined fellow A-listers at Tuesday’s Oscar Nominees Dinner in Los Angeles,

Ariana Grande in floor-length black gown at the 2025 Oscar nominees dinner. Ariana channels her 'Wicked' character pairing her dress with a pink feathery cowl.