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Oscars 2025: Wicked's Paul Tazewell makes HISTORY as first black man to win Academy Awards for Best Costume Design

Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 97th edition of the Academy Awards.

The Times of India

Cynthia Erivo honours her Wicked character in bold Oscars red carpet look

True to form, her nails were as show-stopping as her bottle green Louis Vuitton gown

The Independent UK

Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is one step away from Egot glory

She will compete against Demi Moore, who is nominated for body horror The Substance, and Mikey Madison for comedy Anora at the Academy Awards.

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Ralph Fiennes and Cynthia Erivo among British talent hoping for Oscar success

Netflix musical Emilia Perez has 13 nominations but has been surrounded by controversy ahead of the ceremony.

Evening Standard

Why Wicked should win the best picture Oscar

With its real tulips, real singing and real BFFs Ariande Grande and Cynthia Erivo front and centre, this musical is as authentic and credible as fantasy gets

The Guardian - UK

Cynthia Erivo reveals church choir fallout before landing Jesus Christ Superstar role

The actress, 38, will take to the stage as Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl and admitted she was a ‘bit of rebel’ when she younger

Evening Standard

How Wicked's terrifying flying monkeys were created

ILM made them incredibly lifelike.

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Cynthia Erivo's Sculptural 2025 BAFTAs Gown Sure Looks Like an Ariana Grande Homage

The dress resembles a piece her costar wore on a magazine cover.

Marie Claire

Why Defying Gravity was Wicked's "most difficult sequence" to film

Cynthia Erivo was committed to the visual effects spectacle.

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Ariana Grande reveals some fans are convinced she’s ‘secretly married’ to Cynthia Erivo

Grande began dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater in 2023 and Erivo has reportedly been dating Lena Waithe since 2020

The Independent UK

Wicked star Kerry Ellis reflects on hit musical's legacy as she and Adam Garcia reunite for If/Then

Kerry Ellis "didn't expect" 'Wicked' to become such a success when she became the first British actress to play the role of Elphaba, almost 20 years before Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivio starred in the film adaptation of the hit musical.

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The Guardian view on romantasy fiction: dragons storm the bookshops

Editorial: Hit novels by Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros offer more than sex and escapism. They have reclaimed the fantasy genre for women

The Guardian - UK

How Wicked's magical VFX was made (and why a single scene was make or break)

ILM's VFX supervisor reveals how Oz's world was more.

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Wicked star Idina Menzel reveals why she feels like a 'phony' at times: 'I can't get out of bed...'

'Wicked' star Idina Menzel has revealed that she feels like a "phony" on days when she struggles to get out of bed.

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo reveals eager fans often approach her in public toilets

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo is often approached by fans in public toilets, who are eager to see her and sometimes try to recreate her famous vocals right from her.

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Cynthia Erivo feels like she 'doesn't fit in'

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo admits she often feels like an outsider because she doesn't "fit in" and it helped her connect with her character in the big screen movie-musical.

The Guardian - UK

Cynthia Erivo on fame, fear and not fitting in: ‘I’ve never talked about how tough my journey has been’

She is one of the world’s most acclaimed performers – going stratospheric as Elphaba in the hit film adaptation of Wicked. Now she’s up for a best actress Oscar. What next for Britain’s brightest star?

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

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’

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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.

Reason

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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