Oscars 2025: Watch the James Bond tribute performance by Doja Cat, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Raye and Margaret Qualley

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James Bond franchise with performances by Doja Cat, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, Raye, and an appearance by Margaret Qualley.The segment, hosted by Halle Berry – who lead 2002’s Die Another Day with Pierce Brosnan – comes soon after the news that the franchise will now be controlled by Amazon after acquiring it from long-time producers Michael G.

Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.A new joint venture between the two parties sees both share the intellectual property rights, with creative control moving to Amazon MGM Studios as part of the deal and both parties retaining ownership.

There has been no official announcement regarding the next James Bond film, with the last being Daniel Craig’s farewell in 2021’s No Time To Die.The segment began with a dance sequence featuring Qualley before a slew of performances covering various Bond theme songs.Lisa began with a cover of Paul McCartney‘s ‘Live Or Let Die’, after which was Doja Cat channelling her inner Shirley Bassey for ‘Diamonds Are Forever’, and then Raye with Adele‘s ‘Skyfall’.

Watch the segment below.Margaret Qualley makes an appearance during the #Bond tribute at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/PodH1E4W4E— Variety (@Variety) March 3, 2025LISA performing at the oscars pic.twitter.com/JxnTKBp9Jk— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) March 3, 2025Doja Cat covers “Diamonds Are Forever” during the #Oscars Bond Tribute.