The Oscars included a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his “Unforgiven” co-star Hackman, calling him a “giant” and “dear friend."

The late music legend — who scored such classic movies as “In the Heat of the Night,” “In Cold Blood,” and “The Color Purple” — was honored four months after his death at 91 in

Queen Latifah will honor the late Quincy Jones with a special tribute at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre. The tribute recognizes Jones’ groundbreaking contributions to film music and his historic achievements at the Academy Awards.

Quincy Jones received a tribute at the 2025 Academy Awards. Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey were on hand to remember the late producer and songwriter.

Jones, who died in November at age 91, produced the movie and also wrote the score for the film, which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards at the 1986 ceremony

The red carpet is rolled out and ready to go as Hollywood’s biggest stars make their way to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angles for Sunday’s Oscars. Everything you need to know about tonight’s ceremony — 5:00 p.m. What our film critic thought about each best picture nominee — 4:30 p.m.

The Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars. The original song nominees would not perform.

Oscars had it’s fair share of high moments, one of the lows was unfortunately the highly-anticipated Quincy Jones tribute led by Queen Latifah. And folks on social media aren’t mincing words about it!

Quincy is really the blueprint of what I’m able to do,” said the Oscars' first-time music director Michael Bearden.

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, celebrated the year’s cinematic achievements. Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted the Oscars, marking his debut in this role. One of the big winners of Oscars night was the film “Aurora,

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Chris Pizzello “When one hears the name Quincy Jones ...

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Whoopi Goldberg, left, and Oprah pay tribute to Quincy Jones during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello ...