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Cynthia Erivo: West End star who earned first Bafta performance nod for Wicked

The Londoner has been praised for playing historical characters before coming to further attention in Wicked.

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Ariana Grande teases new original song for Wicked sequel: ‘Pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey’

Pop star revealed song will show a side of Glinda ‘we’ve never seen before’

The Independent UK

Wicked: For Good director Jon M Chu defends new name for sequel

Jon M. Chu has opened up on the name choice for 'Wicked: For Good' rather than simply calling it 'Part Two'.

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Cynthia Erivo needed five-hour manicure for Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo's diamond-encrusted manicure for the Golden Globe Awards took five hours to complete.

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“Won’t Need A Fork”: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Go Wicked With Their Golden Globes Outfits

“This took five hours,” Cynthia Erivo said as she explained how her look was a nod to her Wicked character Elphaba. “My wonderful manicurist did it today.” The post “Won’t Need A Fork”: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Go Wicked With Their Golden Globes Outfits first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Socialists and Suffragettes of Oz

Long before Wicked came along, America's homegrown fairyland was filled with politics.

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Ariana Grande to keep her Wicked speaking voice

Ariana Grande has declared her 'Wicked' speaking voice might "stay" for good after she went through months of vocal training to perfect her tone to play Galinda in the big screen adaptation of the hit stage show.

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Wicked director reveals original idea for Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth cameo

Jon M Chu has revealed his original ideas for bringing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth into 'Wicked'.

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Ariana Grande Stocked Up on Pink Underwear and Everything Else Before 'Wicked' Audition

"I was like 'what underwear would Glinda wear today?'"

Marie Claire

A singalong version of 'Wicked' arrives on streaming this week — what you need to know

Wicked is coming to streaming on New Year's Eve and the digital version of the hit film will include a singalong option.

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You Can Finally Rent Wicked In Australia: Here’s Which Streamers Are Holding Space For It

Wicked is finally available to rent in Australia! Plus, it comes with three hours of bonus content ft. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more.

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I saw 80 films this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2024

It has been... a year. These are the films that made my top 5, and the ones that crawled to the bottom of the list.

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Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote a Song for 'Wicked: For Good' That Made Cast and Crew Cry

"I don't know if you're ready for it."

Marie Claire

Cynthia Erivo embraces ‘power’ of being an outsider

‘Wicked’ actress Cynthia Erivo identified with her character Elphaba because she also feels like an “outsider”.

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Wicked Fans Are Confused Why A ‘Vital Scene’ Was Deleted From The Movie

Wicked's digital release comes with 3 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes. But fans are confused why creators chose to delete one vital scene.

Marie Claire

The 24 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments of 2024

These were the defining celebrity makeup, hair, and nail looks of the year.

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Bowen Yang Stans Are Holding Space After The Wicked Star Sang A Defying Gravity Parody On SNL

SNL's Bowen Yang wowed fans with a parody of "Defying Gravity" from Wicked on the last episode of the sketch comedy this year.

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Wicked: Part Two receives title change and release date confirmed

As 'Wicked' continues to dominate the box office, Universal Pictures has announced the musical movie's sequel will now be titled 'Wicked: For Good'.

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Evening Standard

Wicked: Part Two lands new title ahead of 2025 release

Wicked: For Good will release in November 2025.

Salon

Chenoweth defends Wicked from 1 Mil Moms

As a Christian woman, Chenoweth calls out "all the silliness that these women spew out of hate"

The Independent UK

Kristin Chenoweth defends Wicked against accusations it’s too gay: ‘They are spewing hate’

A conservative group is calling for parents to boycott the movie

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Ariana Grande reveals she was suffering from COVID on the set of Wicked

Ariana Grande suffered from COVID on the set of 'Wicked' while she was shooting her character's famous number 'Popular'.

Salon

Jolie and Erivo talk grace and suffering

"Both of our characters come from being alone since they were little," Jolie says, regarding "Maria" and "Wicked"

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Ariana Grande 'worked hard' with a vocal coach for Wicked

Pop star Ariana Grande has confessed she "worked really hard" with a vocal coach for her role in 'Wicked' because she wanted to perfect the "operatic" style of her character's singing voice because it's very different to how she usually performs.

Evening Standard

Wicked star Ariana Grande says she and Cynthia Erivo were ‘insufferable’

Their interviews for the film, which have seen them being emotional towards one another and holding hands, have gone viral on social media.

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