Los Angeles, March 3 -- The 2025 Oscars ceremony was filled with memorable moments, but one of the most emotional tributes was to the late Quincy Jones, who was honoured by Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg.

The duo, who starred together in 'The Color Purple', took the stage on Sunday night to celebrate Jones' incredible legacy in music and film.

"Tonight we honor the true American legend, whose movies and music continue to inspire us all," said Winfrey, as per Variety.

Goldberg added, "When we talk about Black excellence, we're talking about Quincy. In 1967, Quincy Jones was the first Black composer nominated in the original song category for 'The Eyes of Love' in the film 'Banning,'" Variety reported.

The tribute was followed by a p...