Biggest moments of the 2025 Oscars, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'Anora'
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A payback kiss, a surprise win, and defying gravity at the Oscars
This year's Oscars had it all - glamour, tears and the Wicked stars defying gravity. Here are some of the top moments from the biggest night in Hollywood. An audible gasp was made by journalists in the winners' room (where I was) when Mikey Madison was announced as the best actress winner.
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!”
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.”
Ariana Grande Wears a Gravity-Defying Haute Couture Gown
The Wicked star and best supporting actress nominee didn't arrive at the show by bubble, but it wouldn't have been an inappropriate mode of transport.
'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande 'Defy Gravity' with Oscars 2025 performance
'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande 'Defy Gravity' with Oscars 2025 performance Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden shared his theory on the "unusual" circumstances that may have led to the deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog.
Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity With Dynamic Show Opener
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dueted a magical performance at the Oscars on March 2, singing "Defying Gravity" from the Oscar-nominated film Wicked.
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."
Ariana Grande Sang ‘Defying Gravity’ With a Shoe on Her Back
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo joined Ozian forces to sing a medley of songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and of course Wicked, for which they’re both nominated tonight. To honor the occasion, Grande wore a red gown covered in sparkles,
What do the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ mean? The ‘Wicked’ song, explained
What does Defying Gravity from Wicked mean? Here are the song lyrics explained ahead of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's ...
Inside the Biggest Oscars 2025 Musical Moments, From “Defying Gravity” to That Wild Bond Tribute
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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 magical musical medley ...
Best Original Songs Won’t Be Performed. ‘Defying Gravity’ Might.
Unlike in past years, tonight’s Oscars ceremony will not showcase the music from the best original song nominees, but a ...
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The Subtle Way the Wicked Movie's ‘Defying Gravity' Changed From the Broadway Version
This Wicked song closes out act one of the musical and the first movie out of two of the movies, but now “Defying Gravity” is ...