Oprah Winfrey remembered the late Quincy Jones as "love lived out loud" at the Oscars on Sunday (03.03.25)

Oprah said: "When one hears the name Quincy Jones, one's first thought is 'musical genius' and for good reason. 28 Grammy Awards, arranger and conductor for legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, and the driving force behind 'We are the World'.

"But the man, our beloved Q, had an equally powerful impact on the world of film as a composer and producer."

Whoopi added: "When we talk about Black excellence, we talk about Quincy.

"In 1967, Quincy Jones was the first Black composer nominated int he Original Song category for the 'Eyes of Love' in the film 'Banning'. 1967 was the first time, just keep that in mind. He was also nominated that year for Original Music Score for 'In Cold Blood'. He received seven Oscar nominations for 'The Wiz', 'In Cold Blood', 'The Love of Ivy' and 'The Color Purple', which me and O were part of."

Oprah then said: "Paying tribute to him for all he has meant to our movie community is why we all honour Q's memory tonight. Quincy was love, lived out loud in human form, and he poured that love into others and his work.

"My life changed for the better after meeting him. He discovered me for 'The Color Purple', which was my first film."

Whoopi: "Me too. So tonight we honour the true American legend whose music and movies continue to inspire us all."

Queen Latifah then took to the stage for a surprise performance of 'Ease on Down' from 'The Wiz'.

Earlier in the evening, Halle Berry introduced a musical tribute to James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who announced last week they were stepping down from the franchise, with Amazon taking on creative control.

She said: "Every generation does have their Bond, you know? The world revolves, it evolves, and so does he. But that signature mix of danger, style and intrigue? Well, now, that's timeless."

Margaret Qualley kicked off the medley with a dance tribute to Bond girls, while Blackpink's Lisa then sang a snippet of 'Live and Let Die', followed by Doja Cat with 'Diamonds are Forever' and Raye with 'Skyfall'.