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Please be prepared to have 'Defying Gravity' stuck in your head for several more months (you will never be free), because Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande just performed at the 2025 Oscars.

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The comedian spoofed “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked” to riff on Trump’s “chaotic AF” second term. “It time to cry buh-bye democracy,” Rainbow sings. “And watch this guy defy democracy. Would someone ...

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (The Academy/ ABC) 'Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stole the show at the 97th Academy Awards with their mesmerising performance of 'Defying Gravity'.

And while the ladies’ acting was certainly something to behold, it’s the music that makes Wicked ... delivered a glorious performance of “Defying Gravity.” Full performance of “Defying ...

Idina Menzel, the original Elphaba on Broadway's "Wicked," has nothing but good words about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's powerful duet performance of "Defying Gravity" at the Oscars 2025. On X, ...

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. There was an audible gasp from ...

And to wrap up the Oz-focused opener, Grande and Erivo dueted on their best picture-nominated movie’s soaring theme song, “Defying Gravity ... cut off the playoff music several times ...

LOS ANGELES -- The 2025 Oscars kicked off Sunday evening with gravity-defying musical performances from two popular stars. Following a special tribute video to Los Angeles, Ariana Grande opened ...