In prior years, the Academy announced performers and presenters individually. They seem to want to do them only in batches, so here is the first press release on the subject.

They don’t specify who’s doing what, but it’s certain that The Weeknd, Sam Smith and Lady Gaga will each be performing their nominated songs. I’m not sure if Pharrell Williams is performing or presenting because he’s not involved with “Simple Song #3” or “Manta Ray.” We’ll have to wait to see. The tradition of acting winners returning to present would mean we should expect Eddie Redmayne, Julianne Moore, J.K. Simmons and Patricia Arquette to be announced at some point in the future.

THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES FIRST SLATE OF PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS FOR 88TH OSCARS

LOS ANGELES, CA – Oscars® producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today the first slate of presenters for the 88th Oscars telecast. The Oscars, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live Oscar® Sunday, February 28, on ABC.

The presenters and performers, including past Oscar winners and nominees, are:

• Benicio Del Toro
• Tina Fey
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Ryan Gosling
• Kevin Hart
• Lady Gaga
• Sam Smith
• Charlize Theron
• Jacob Tremblay
• The Weeknd
• Pharrell Williams

“Each of these artists brings a wonderfully distinctive element to the Oscars stage,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Together they represent the many thrilling ways stories can be shared about the human experience, and we’re honored they will be part of the celebration.”

The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.