Hold on to your hats, Blinks and Oscar fans alike! The 97th Academy Awards are shaping up to be an absolute supernova of talent, and whispers are swirling that none other than Lisa from Blackpink, Lalisa Manobal herself, is poised to deliver a performance that will set Hollywood on fire.
While details are still shrouded in secrecy tighter than a vault at Gringotts, the buzz is undeniable. Following her foray into acting with a role in the latest season of “The White Lotus,” Lisa’s presence at the Oscars 2025 would be a monumental moment – a collision of K-Pop royalty and Hollywood glamour.
The Oscars are always a constellation of talent, and this year is no exception. Alongside the Lisa rumors, the Academy has already confirmed performances from “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, ready to cast a spell on the audience with their vocal prowess. Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, and Ray are also slated to grace the stage, promising a diverse and electrifying musical lineup. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will also lend their voices to this big night.
While the music promises to be sensational, the 97th Academy Awards are about more than just the songs. In a departure from tradition, there won’t be live performances of the Best Original Song nominees. Instead, the show will offer an intimate look into the creative process behind these nominated tracks, told through the eyes of the songwriters and artists themselves. Intriguing!
This year’s Oscars also celebrate Los Angeles, the city of dreams, highlighting its resilience and beauty following the devastating wildfires earlier this year. It’s a chance to showcase the city’s strength and spirit on a global stage.
The ceremony boasts a lineup of presenters that reads like a who’s-who of Hollywood elite. Nick Offerman will be the voice of the night, and the presenters include past winners like Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and also stars like Joe Alwyn, Ana de Armas, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah Winfrey, and countless others will grace the stage to hand out the golden statuettes.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. Tune in at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT on ABC, or stream live on Hulu. The red carpet pre-show kicks off at 3:30 PM PT, so get ready to feast your eyes on the fashion! The ceremony will also broadcast in over 200 territories around the world.
Back to the big question: Will Lisa, Lalisa Manobal, actually grace the Oscars stage? Only time will tell, but the rumors are certainly adding a heaping dose of excitement to an already highly anticipated event. If she does, get ready for a moment that will break the internet and cement Lisa’s status as a true global icon! Keep checking back for updates as they emerge!
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