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TEN MORE PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR 90TH OSCARS

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced 10 more presenters for the 90th Oscars telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, “The Oscars” will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.
The additional presenters include Gal Gadot, Mark Hamill, Armie Hammer, Oscar Isaac, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gina Rodriguez, Eva Marie Saint, Wes Studi, Kelly Marie Tran and Zendaya.
“Together, these artists represent some of the most beloved movies of our generation,” said De Luca and Todd. “It’s an honor to welcome them to the 90th Oscars stage.”
Gadot recently starred in “Wonder Woman” (2017) and “Justice League” (2017). Her credits also include “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016), “Criminal” (2016), “Keeping Up with the Joneses” (2016), “Triple 9” (2016), “Furious 7” (2015), “Furious 6” (2013), “Fast Five” (2011) and “Fast & Furious” (2009). Gadot will next appear in “Wonder Woman 2.”
Hamill recently starred in the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017). Additionally, he starred in the Oscar-winning films “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Star Wars” (1977), as well as the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). His recent film credits also include “Brigsby Bear” (2017) and “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014). Hamill will next appear in “Con Man.”
Hammer starred in the Oscar-nominated film “Call Me by Your Name” (2017). He also starred in the Oscar-winning “The Social Network” (2010). Hammer’s credits also include the Oscar-nominated films “Nocturnal Animals” (2016) and “The Lone Ranger” (2013). He will next appear in “Hotel Mumbai,” “On the Basis of Sex” and “Sorry to Bother You.”
Isaac recently starred in the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017). Additionally, he starred in the Oscar-winning “Ex Machina” (2014), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) and “Inside Llewyn Davis” (2013). Recent credits also include “Suburbicon” (2017) and “The Promise” (2016). He will next appear in “Annihilation” and “Life Itself.”
An actor, playwright and composer, Miranda received an Oscar-nomination for his Original Song “How Far I’ll Go” from the film “Moana” (2016). He is best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In the Heights.” For this work, he has been recognized with Tony Awards®, Grammy Awards® and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama (“Hamilton”). He will next appear in “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Rodriguez lent her voice to the Oscar-nominated animated feature film “Ferdinand” (2017) as well as “The Star” (2017). Her film credits also include “Deepwater Horizon” (2016). Rodriguez will next appear in “Annihilation” and “Miss Bala.”
Saint won an Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for “On the Waterfront” (1954), her feature film debut. Saint’s extensive body of work includes the Oscar-winning films “Grand Prix” (1966) and “Exodus” (1960), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “Superman Returns” (2006), “The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!” (1966), “North by Northwest” (1959), “Raintree County” (1957) and “A Hatful of Rain” (1957). Her film credits also include “Winter’s Tale” (2014), “Because of Winn-Dixie” (2005), “Don’t Come Knocking” (2005) and “All Fall Down” (1962).
Studi most recently starred in “Hostiles” (2017). His starring credits also include the Oscar-winning films “Avatar” (2009), “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992) and “Dances with Wolves” (1990). Additionally, he appeared in the Oscar-nominated films “The New World” (2005) and “Geronimo: An American Legend” (1993). He will next appear in “A Dog’s Way Home.”
Tran starred in the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017). Her feature film credits also include “XOXO” (2016). She made her feature film debut in “Untouchable” (2011).
Actress and singer Zendaya starred in the Oscar-nominated film “The Greatest Showman” (2017). Her film credits also include “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017). She will next lend her voice to the animated feature films “Duck Duck Goose” and “Smallfoot.”
Previously announced presenters are:
Mahershala Ali
Chadwick Boseman
Viola Davis
Laura Dern
Jennifer Garner
Greta Gerwig
Tiffany Haddish
Tom Holland
Kumail Nanjiani
Margot Robbie
Emma Stone
Daniela Vega
The 90th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 4, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on The ABC Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. “The Oscars,” produced by De Luca and Todd and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, also will be televised in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Additionally, “The Oscars: All Access” live stream from the red carpet and backstage will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Oscar.com
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BET MEDIA GROUP HONORED BLACK LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZER WITH A POWERFUL NIGHT OF CELEBRATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
FROM BOB THE DRAG QUEEN’S GROUNDBREAKING RECOGNITION TO HOPE GISELLES’S INSPIRING REMARKS– THE 3RD ANNUAL BET BLACK + ICONIC SOIREE HIGHLIGHTED THE BRILLIANCE AND IMPACT OF BLACK LGBTQ+ LEADERS

(New York, NY)– May 28, 2025 – The 3rd Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée made its Washington, D.C debut with inspiring evening celebrating the past, present, and future of black LGBTQ+ excellence. The 2025 theme, “Excellence Ascending,” paid tribute to cultural change makers leading with authenticity, courage and purpose.
Hosted by entertainment journalist and Access Hollywood anchor Scott Evans, the Soirée gathered trailblazers across activism, arts, business, and media for a powerful evening of storytelling , performance, and legacy-building.
Highlights from the BET Black + Iconic Soriée Included:
- Ashlee Davis, J.D. received the Executive Realness Award for her trailblazing work in civil rights leadership, including her legacy of impact across government and corporate sectors.
- Hope Giselle, a powerful advocate and author was named Emerging leader for her unrelenting work championing visibility and inclusion for Black trans communities.
- Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, was honored as Active Advocate for her decades of leadership advancing reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Ashlee Marie Preston, a nationally recognized activist and media strategist, accepted the Creative Visionary Award, saluted for using her voice to shift narratives and build intergenerational coalitions.
- Bob the Drag Queen, Emmy-winning entertainer and global icon, received the Culture Trailblazer Award, closing the evening with a heartfelt speech about identity, freedom, legacy.
- The Center for Black Equity and the Take Resource Center each received $5,000 through the BET Thrive Fund Recognition, honored for their work advancing Black LGBTQ+ wellness, equity and community organizing.
The night also featured a soul-stirring medley performance by Broadway powerhouse Avery Wilson, fresh off stage from The Wiz revival. Presenters included Eva Marcille (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Carter The Body (All The Queen’s Men, BET+), Bryan Terrell Clark (Diarra from Detroit, BET+), and Arrington Foster (The Family Business, BET+), each bringing star power and heartfelt tributes to the evening’s honorees.
“From the very beginning, we knew this couldn’t be just another event,” said Tiyale Hayes, EVP of Insights and Multiplatform Analytics and Co-Lead of Social Impact at BET, During his opening remarks. “It had to an intentional space to uplift stories too often silenced and celebrate contributions that have shaped the world in powerful ways.”
The evening also spotlighted Gilead Sciences, a long standing partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Gilead’s Rashad Burgess, Vice President of U.S. Advocacy and Health Equity, emphasized and the importance of equitable healthcare access, visibility, and long-term impact for Black LGBTQ+ communities.
Additionally, the event welcomed Truth Initiative as a new partner of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée. Dr. Kendrick Dartis, Vice president of Outreach and Engagement, addressed the urgent issue of tobacco use in Black and LGBTQ+ communities and emphasized the need for culturally relevant cessation support. He also announced a $5,000 BET Thrive Fund donation, sponsored by Truth Initiative, to Us Helping Us– a D.C.- based non profit dedicated to advancing health equity.
BET Black + Iconic Soirée stands as defining moment in the 45th anniversary year of the media group– underscoring its mission to center Black culture, honor its LGBTQ+ communities, and drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Join the conversation using #BlackAndIconic and relieve the nights most powerful moments on BET’s official social channels. The Televised premiere date and time will be announced at a later date.
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