Prolific musician, producer and film score composer died in November at age of 91Oscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updatesSee complete list of winners and photos from the red carpetOprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah led a star-studded tribute for Quincy Jones at the Oscars on Sunday night, honoring the prolific musician, producer and film score composer who died in November at the age of 91.“When we talk about black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy” said Goldberg, who starred in The Color Purple, for which Jones served as producer and composer. Continue reading...
At the 2025 Oscars, a star-studded tribute honoring Quincy Jones was led by Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, and Queen Latifah. The event celebrated Jones's significant contributions to music, film, and television, including his work on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and his trailblazing role as the first black musical director for the Oscars. Jones, who passed away in November at 91, was recognized for his seven Oscar nominations and his receipt of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Queen Latifah performed a lively rendition of "Ease on Down the Road" from "The Wiz," while Winfrey and Goldberg highlighted Jones's profound impact on black excellence and his legacy of love and inspiration.
