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Drag Race All Stars 10 trailer reveals Ariana, Cynthia, Chappell and SMG as judges

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Pop culture emergency incoming: Elphaba, Glinda, Chappell Roan and Buffy the Vampire Slayer are set to appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10! In a teaser trailer for the upcoming season, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande can be seen entering the werkroom, exclaiming, “The witches will see you now!” to rapturous applause from the queens. Roan also makes an equally iconic entrance, surprising the All Stars in a dressing gown and a wig cap before asking, “Do any of you queers have something sexy I can slip into?”…

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“I’m in awe:” Fans react to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “stunning” Oscars performance

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivered an epic performance at the Oscars, and fans (including us) are emotional.  On Sunday (2 March), the stars flocked to the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, for the 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien. To kick off the evening’s festivities, Wicked stars Erivo and Grande brought viewers back to Oz with jaw-dropping renditions of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ from The Wizard of Oz and ‘Home’ from The Wiz. In addition to singing tracks from two iconic Wizard of Oz films, the pair…

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Ariana Grande breaks silence on fans shipping her with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo

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Ariana Grande has addressed fans who are shipping her with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo. Back in November, moviegoers worldwide were finally treated to the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: Part One explores the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp (Erivo), a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared because of her green skin, and Galinda Upland (Grande), a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” Following its release, the fantasy adventure became a smash hit amongst critics and viewers, who praised…

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Wicked choreographer reveals Ariana Grande’s “deep” knowledge of Oz’s queer history

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Behind the viral moments and emotional depth of Wicked’s musical numbers stands Christopher Scott, the visionary choreographer bringing Oz to life through dance. When it comes to the beloved musical, fans don’t necessarily think of choreography. In the acclaimed film adaptation from Jon M. Chu, however, dance has become just as much a star of the film as its iconic songs and protagonists. In December, GAY TIMES skipped down the yellow brick road to spend ‘One Short Day’ in the Emerald City with Christopher Scott to talk all things Wicked.…

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“It’s a pivotal moment”: Ariana Grande teases Glinda’s new song in Wicked: For Good

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Ariana Grande has shared exciting new details about the Wicked sequel. Since November, fans have immersed themselves in the film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: Part One dives into the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared due to her green skin, and Galinda Upland (Grande), a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” The synopsis reads: “The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an…

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu on Gelphie: ‘It’s intimate and beautiful’

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Fellow Ozians! After rumours and speculation, innuendo and outuendo, Wicked director Jon M. Chu has finally shared his thoughts on ‘Gelphie’. In December, GAY TIMES was invited to Napa Valley, California, to spend ‘One Short Day’ in the Emerald City and sit down with Chu to talk all things Wicked ahead of its home release on 3 January 2025. Since its release in November, the blockbuster has reignited conversations around Oz’s legacy, with fans reflecting on the powerful relationship between Elphaba and Glinda – affectionally dubbed ‘Gelphie’. (It even birthed…

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Wicked makes history as the highest-grossing stage musical adaptation of all time

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Wicked: Part One has added another incredible record to its already long list of achievements. Over the last few months, the fantasy feature has dominated the pop culture sphere following its release on 22 November.   From its larger-than-life musical numbers to the showstopping cast performances, Wicked: Part One has solidified itself as one of the biggest hits of 2024. In addition to earning universal acclaim, the film has broken an array of box office records, including the biggest global opening for a non-sequel film for 2024 and the biggest global…

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Wicked: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande react to viral “holding space” moment

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Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have broken their silence on the viral “holding space” moment. On 22 November, moviegoers worldwide were finally treated to the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved musical. Directed by Jon M Chu, Wicked: Part One dives into the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp, a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared due to her green skin, and Galinda Upland, a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” Since its release, the film has received acclaim from critics and viewers, who have…

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‘This must be a simulation!’: Wicked’s Marissa Bode on making history as Nessarose

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Marissa Bode discusses her historic film debut in Wicked and why “caring about disability and inclusion benefits everybody”. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMI DRASIN “If it sets in that this is real, I might lose my mind a little bit,” says Marrisa Bode. In Wicked – her feature film debut! – the 24-year-old has made history as the first actress with a disability to play Nessarose, Elphaba’s fiercely independent sister and Shiv classmate who just-so happens to be wheelchair-bound. While no one should be defined by their disability – as she…

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“It’s true love”: Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on “Gelphie” ship

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The relationship between Elphaba and Glinda is “true love”, according to Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. In a recent interview, we came prepared with various rainbow-hued questions, from how their respective experiences as a queer woman and LGBTQIA+ ally impacted their performances, what Pride looks like in Oz and – we had to! – their thoughts on “Gelphie”. Originating from Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn inspired the iconic stage musical and new blockbuster, “Gelphie” is a long-running…

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