Beverly Hills, CA—Academy Award® winner Prince has been tapped to present at the 77th Academy Awards®, telecast producer Gil Cates announced today. This will be his first time presenting on the Oscar telecast.

Prince took home the Oscar for original song score for Purple Rain in 1984.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2004 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland®. The Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST, beginning with a half-hour arrivals segment. Information about the 77th Academy Awards can be accessed at www.oscar.com.