Look: We get why people would like to see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande perform “Defying Gravity” at the Oscars: 22 years after its debut, Stephen Schwartz’s anthem remains a genuine showstopper, the one bit of Jon M.

Cynthia Erivo is already going to the Oscars as a best actress nominee for “ Wicked ,” but some have expected the star to have a bigger spotlight during the ceremony. As reported by Puck, the Academy is looking to open the telecast with a medley of “Wicked” songs performed by Erivo and her co-star Ariana Grande.

Cynthia Erivo thinks winning an Oscar would be life-changing. Her nomination marks a significant milestone in her career, which spans over 15 years in entertainment.

Cynthia Erivo has dismissed rumours about performing songs from Wicked at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony. According to Puck, the Oscars is considering opening the telecast with a medley of

The Oscars are swiftly approaching, with many wondering what exciting surprises this year’s broadcast has in store. Conan O’Brien is hosting, which is a treat for many comedy fans, and his famous on-stage antics will surely liven up the ceremony.

Critics Choice Awards, Jeff Goldblum praises his Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on their performances in the film while chatting with THR on the carpet. Plus, he reacts to Scarlett Johansson and co-star Jonathan Bailey’s upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth film.

Cynthia Erivo got a nomination for her work in "Wicked" at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards! On the red carpet, the actress spoke to Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco about the beloved film and its upcoming Part 2,

And if you need proof, just ask his Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo. On a recent episode of his Las Culturistas podcast with Matt Rogers, Yang shared his thoughts on the 2025 Grammys—and naturally, Erivo’s powerhouse performance got a well-deserved shoutout.