Quincy Jones Gets Oscar Tribute From Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah: ‘When We Talk About Black Excellence, We’re Talking About Quincy’

Why Can’t Award Shows Properly Pay Homage To Quincy Jones?

Neither the Oscars or the Grammys were able to give the late musical icon a tribute that properly respects his career.

During the 97th edition of the Oscar Awards, held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, tribute was paid to producer and composer Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024 at the age of 91.

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. This year, she aimed to once again “make something that makes

Queen Latifah leads tribute to movie music legend Quincy Jones at Oscars 2025

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 November.

Queen Latifah sings for Quincy Jones

The Oscars celebrated the late music producer and composer with a performance of Ease On Down the Road.

Quincy Jones Honored by Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey at 2025 Oscars: “When We Talk About Black Excellence, We Talk About Quincy”

Honoring Quincy Jones’ groundbreaking contributions to cinema and song at the 2025 Oscars were Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah.