“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." ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, 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 ...
Inside the Biggest Oscars 2025 Musical Moments, From “Defying Gravity” to That Wild Bond Tribute
The secret weapon to this year’s barn-burning Oscars performances takes Vanity Fair behind the scenes to explain how the show ...
‘Wicked’ stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande open Oscars 2025 with a high-flying medley
First Grande, decked out in a ruby-red gown, sang “Over the Rainbow” from the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.” Then Erivo, a white dress with adornments, belted out “Home” from “The Wiz” stage and screen ...
The Oscars ‘Wicked’ Opening Was Everything Fans Hoped For
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed a medley, ending in their first live performance of “Defying Gravity.” Tears.
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 ...