Quincy Jones Gets Oscar Tribute From Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah: ‘When We Talk About Black Excellence, We’re Talking About Quincy’
- Queen Latifah performed 'Ease On Down the Road' at the 97th Academy Awards, honoring Quincy Jones, who passed away in November at age 91.
- Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg celebrated Jones' legacy, noting his significant contributions to film and music, stating, 'When we talk about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy.'
- Quincy Jones was first nominated for an Oscar in 1967 and won 28 Grammy Awards.
- His work included scores for iconic films like 'The Color Purple,' which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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Queen Latifah Performs ‘Ease on Down the Road’ from ‘The Wiz’ During Quincy Jones Tribute at Oscars 2025 – Watch Now! | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
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