Model Ashley Graham, actor Vanessa Hudgens and multi-hyphenate Lilly Singh will host "Countdown to the Oscars," the official lead-in to the 95th Oscars on March 12, airing at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABC.

This marks Hudgens second consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. Content creator Reece Feldman will be a backstage correspondent and Rocsi Diaz will be the correspondent for the Academy's member viewing party in NYC. The 90-minute special will highlight Oscar nominees, performers and presenters, and give fans around the world the ultimate insider's sneak peek at Hollywood's biggest night.

"Countdown to the Oscars" is executive produced by David Chamberlin and Michael Antinoro, alongside executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner.

Leading into the official pre-show, ABC News will have special coverage of Hollywood's biggest night with a live Oscars pre-show "On The Red Carpet Live: Countdown to Oscars 95," March 12, at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (ET/PT). The pre-show coverage will also stream on ABC News Live starting at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT) throughout the day until the start of the 95th Academy Awards.

ABC News Live Prime anchor and "World News Tonight" weekend anchor Linsey Davis and "Good Morning America" weekend co-anchor and "World News Tonight" weekend anchor Whit Johnson will host the red-carpet special at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, featuring interviews with Oscar nominees and previewing the big night. Davis and Johnson will be joined by ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly, ESPN's senior entertainment reporter and ABC News contributor Kelley Carter and Hollywood insiders, including Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister and Clayton Davis, and celebrity stylist Joe Zee.

"On The Red Carpet Live: Countdown to Oscars 95" is produced by Catherine McKenzie and John Green.

The 95th Oscars will be held March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and televised live on ABC in more than 200 territories worldwide.

IN OTHER TV NEWS:

The iconic competition series "American Idol" will continue their search for the next superstar on March 12 following the 95th Annual Academy Awards on ABC.

In this new audition episode, viewers will embark on a nationwide search, with help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts the iconic singing show which is currently in its 21st season.

"American Idol" airs Sundays on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

"American Idol" is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television.

Executive producers include" Megan Wolflick, also serving as showrunner, and Fremantle's Jennifer Mullin with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers for 19 Entertainment.
Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from the 95th Annual Academy Awards publicity department and ABC TV.