Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Defying Gravity

The reason Defying Gravity was Wicked's hardest scene to film
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Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Defying Gravity' in WICKED Movie Clip
On CBS Sunday Morning, the television program shared a clip of Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo performing the iconic song Defying Gravity from Wicked. Watch the clip now!
‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo will sing with the Florida Orchestra in St. Pete, Clearwater
Erivo, who starred in the 2024 movie adaptation of “Wicked” alongside Ariana Grande, is bringing her pipes to the Mahaffey Theater on May 2 and Ruth Eckerd Hall on May 3. Both shows take place at 8 p.m. and will be conducted by the orchestra’s musical director, Michael Francis.
Go behind a gravity-defying ‘Wicked’ flight
Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the heart of everything in the film, creating dynamic scenes that connect to the rising emotional journey.
Cynthia Erivo could become the youngest EGOT winner after 'Wicked' Oscar nomination
After earning her second-ever best actress Oscar nomination Thursday for playing Elphaba in the blockbuster "Wicked" movie, Cynthia Erivo got a second chance at an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) sweep.
Taylor Swift seemingly held space for Defying Gravity with Cynthia Erivo at the Grammys
Sunday night brought all the stars of music together in Los Angeles as the 67th Grammy Awards celebrated best from last year. Mega pop star Taylor Swift was in attendance — and nominated for six awards — and sat next to Wicked star Cynthia Erivo during the ceremony.
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo on soaring to success
The dynamic vocalist who is up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of "Wicked" discusses what she brought to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West.
How "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity
Cynthia Erivo, the dynamic vocalist who has won a Tony Award, a Grammy, and an Emmy, is now up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of the musical "Wicked." She joins correspondent Seth Doane in East London,
Cynthia Erivo Talks Rigorous Vocal Training to Prepare for ‘Wicked’ and Ariana Grande Burning Her Butt Before ‘Defying Gravity’
At the Variety FYC Screening presented by Universal, Cynthia Erivo talked about the "real place" of pain she channeled for ...
Cynthia Erivo is tired of people asking if she'll be "Defying Gravity" at the Oscars
Look: We get why people would like to see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande perform “Defying Gravity” at the Oscars: 22 years ...
Cynthia Erivo to Receive GLAAD Media Award for Promoting LGBTQ+ Visibility
LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD announced that Erivo would be the recipient of its annual Stephen F. Kolzak prize at the 2025 ...
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Cynthia Erivo reveals her intense vocal training journey for ‘Wicked’
Cynthia Erivo opened up about the meticulous vocal and physical training that both she and Ariana Grande go through to master ...
How ‘Defying Gravity’ took flight: The untold story from 3 ‘Wicked’ Oscar nominees
Defying Gravity” is the defining moment of Wicked, serving as the showstopping climax to the movie musical that has racked up ...
Did Cynthia Erivo Debut an Engagement Ring at the 2025 Grammy Awards?
Cynthia Erivo has been defying gravity over the past couple of months following the release of Wicked, but is she also ...
Cynthia Erivo Talks Her 'Wild and Insane' “Wicked” Journey as She's Named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Erivo greeted excited fans through the streets of Cambridge in a 30-minute parade while accompanied by marching bands as she ...