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.

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.

W ill the 2025 Oscars defy gravity? Well, that’s the rumor going around. ICYMI, it’s been reported that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will supposedly join forces during the

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

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.