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Cynthia Erivo is ‘defying gravity’ in her larger-than-life Oscars look
I wanted a big dress for the Oscars if i made it here and here we are ... in this big giant dress. I feel amazing in it!”
Watch Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Live Performance of “Defying Gravity” at the 2025 Oscars
Please be prepared to have "Defying Gravity" stuck in your head for several more months (you will never be free), because Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande just performed at the 2025 Oscars.Ariana opened the show with a stunning rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Open Oscars With ‘Defying Gravity,' ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow' & ‘Home'
Oscars opened on a high note (literally), with a medley of songs from Wizard of Oz-based films performed by the stars of Wicked, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 2) night.
Cynthia Erivo Receives Standing Ovation For Defying Gravity At Oscars
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,
Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform “Defying Gravity” and More at 2025 Oscars
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed at the 2025 Academy Awards tonight (March 2), where the Wicked co-stars took turns paying tribute to iconic songs from the film’s roots. While accompanied by an orchestra,
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open the Oscars With ‘Defying Gravity’ Performance
The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo ‘Defying Gravity’ with confirmed WorldPride headline slot
Cynthia Erivo will be “Defying Gravity” at WorldPride in Washington D.C., with the Wicked star being confirmed to perform during a headline slot. Multi-award winner Erivo has been announced to headline WorldPride 2025’s Street Festival and Concert.
Oscars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity With Dynamic Opener
Originally appeared on E! Online Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo left the Oscars stage changed for good. The Wicked costars dazzled the audience with their performances at the Oscars on March 2.
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open 2025 Oscars with gravity-defying “Wizard of Oz” medley
The musical opener kicked off with "Over the Rainbow" before segueing to "Home" from "The Wiz," as well as "Defying Gravity."
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open Oscars With ‘Wicked' Anthem "Defying Gravity"
The 'Wicked' co-stars, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, paid homage to the 'Wizard of Oz' with their opening medley.
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo performing at WorldPride music festival in DC
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