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Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity With Dynamic Show Opener

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a stunning performance, singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Home" from The Wiz, showcasing their roles in the film Wicked, which earned 10 nominations including Best Picture.
Cynthia highlighted their strong friendship throughout the project, stating, "This film brought us together, but it's not the thing that keeps us together.

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Variety

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‘Wicked’ Soundtrack Vinyl Tops Amazon Charts Following Cynthia Erivo Oscars Performance

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Wicked soundtrack on vinyl, which released in tandem with the film on last November, is back on the charts following Cynthia Erivo’s gravity-defying performance (sorry), alongside Ariana Grande, at the Oscars on Sunday night. The soundtrack is available in various formats including CD, double vinyl, dou…

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Frankie Grande Absolutely Melted Down With Pride Over Sister Ariana's Oscar Performance

Ariana Grande's brother Frankie was overwhelmed with pride watching his little sister's epic Oscars performance alongside her 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo.

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Oscars 2025 Recap: Ariana Grande, LISA & More Deliver Stunning Performances

The 2025 Oscars were full of beautiful renditions from Ariana Grande, Doja Cat & more. Keep watching for the best moments in music at the 2025 Oscars.

1 month ago·United States

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Viral Reactions to Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' Performance Will Leave You Teary-Eyed

“Wicked” may have only walked away with two Oscars at last night’s Academy Awards ceremony, but there’s no doubt that the movie’s stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, got plenty of love from those who watched their emotional duet, which opened the show. Erivo and Grande were shut out of their Best Actress and Best…Read more...

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'View' star Sunny Hostin praises Ariana Grande for allowing Cynthia Erivo 'space to shine' at Oscars

Hostin said the grace Grande showed Erivo is something "the world needs" amid a time of division.ABC; Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Sunny Hostin; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandeThe View cohost Sunny Hostin is holding space for the way Wicked actress Ariana Grande made space for Cynthia Erivo on the 2025 Oscars stage.After the stars — both of whom received Academy Award nominations for their performances in the big-screen musical — opened Sund…

1 month ago·United States

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Cynthia Erivo receives standing ovation for defying gravity at Oscars

Photo: Getty Images Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a performance that defied gravity. On Sunday (March 2), Erivo took the stage to perform her rendition of “Defying Gravity” from her hit film Wicked. Erivo was joined on stage by her co-star Ariana Grande, who donned a red gown as she sang her part … Continued

1 month ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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