The 2021 Oscars will happen this weekend and the list of performers for the event has been announced The five nominees for Best Original Song are usually performed during the main show, but this year they will all be featured during a pre-show special. Oscars: Into the Spotlight will be a 90-minute special hosted by The Prom‘s Bad Trip‘s Lil Rel Howery, kicking off at 6:30pm ET on ABC. The network says the special “will highlight the nominees’ journey to Hollywood’s biggest night, give fans around the world the ultimate insiders’ sneak peek to the party and, for the first time, bring Oscar music to the festivities.”