“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."
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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!”
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo open 2025 Oscars with gravity-defying musical performances
The 97th Academy Awards kicked off Sunday evening with gravity-defying musical performances from two popular stars, including "Over the Rainbow."
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‘Wicked’ stars defy gravity, ‘Anora’ wins big, plus more memorable moments from the 2025 Oscars
Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo teamed up for a medley of Oz songs. Grande kicked things off singing “Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz” followed by a rendition of “Home” from “The Wiz” by Erivo.
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A payback kiss, a surprise win, and defying gravity at the Oscars
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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.” ...
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande defy gravity in ‘Wicked’ themed opening to the Academy Awards
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Belt ‘Defying Gravity’ Live at the Oscars, Plus ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Home’ in ‘Oz’ Medley
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from ...
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed a medley, ending in their first live performance of “Defying Gravity.” Tears.