Oscars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Oscars musical performance reviews including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
This year's Oscars didn't have traditional best song performances, but the show brought a wallop of music anyway. Here's how it turned out.
‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande Give Oscars Rousing Oz Opening
The duo who star in the hit musical based on the Broadway play sang from 'The Wizard Of Oz', 'The Wiz' and 'Wicked'.
Oscars 2025: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande open the show with an epic medley
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 2025 Oscars with an epic performance medley of three songs across "The Wizard of Oz" universe. Grande, clad in a sparkling red gown, began the set with a powerful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," wowing the crowd as she emerged from a cloud of smoke with a night sky background.
Ariana Grande joined by 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo for emotional Oscars performance
Ariana Grande had a "Wicked" reunion with Cynthia Erivo during her opening performance at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night.
A ‘Wicked' Night at the Oscars: Two Wins, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Magical Performance and Paul Tazewell Makes History
Until they came back together to sing the Wicked‘s part one closer, "Defying Gravity." While Ariana watched in amazement, seeing Erivo soar, nailing those final notes, as did the audience. The performance earned a standing ovation.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Bring Ethan Slater to Tears During 2025 Academy Awards
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's performance at the 97th Academy Awards left the audience as well as a special someone in awe.
“The View” star Sunny Hostin praises Ariana Grande for allowing Cynthia Erivo 'space to shine' at Oscars: 'Something the world needs'
Hostin said the grace Grande showed Erivo is something "the world needs" amid a time of division. The View cohost Sunny ...
Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Wicked’, ‘Flow’ earn wins; Conan O’Brien hosts; Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform
Get the latest news and live updates on the 2025 Oscars. Follow this year’s Academy Award winners, red carpet looks, ...
Oscar nominees say cheese for the 2025 class photo - including Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Timothee Chalamet and more
Nominees including Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet and Ralph Fiennes have lined up ...
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Wicked' songs at the Oscars
How thrillifying that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the Oscars ceremony with a performance of songs from "Wicked." ...