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entertainment6 days ago•20 min saved

Erivo’s Paris call prompts Hostin to pivot Cornell 7 legal defense to empathy

Cynthia Erivo called 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin from Paris after seeing viral clips of her legal analysis regarding the Cornell 7 sexual assault case. Erivo advised Hostin to 'lead with empathy' rather than blunt legal facts to ensure her message about New York consent laws was received effectively. Hostin acknowledged the advice changed her approach but rejected accusations of victim-blaming, noting her career in prosecuting sex crimes. The case remains under review by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Cornell University.

via Page Six|

#behind-the-table #cornell-7 #cynthia-erivo

tv6 days ago•15 min saved

Erivo Calls Hostin to Pivot Cornell 7 Discussion from Law to Empathy

Cynthia Erivo called 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin after Hostin’s legal analysis of the Cornell 7 case sparked backlash. Erivo advised Hostin to lead with empathy rather than strict legal interpretation to ensure the message about New York’s consent laws was received effectively.

via Variety|

#cornell-7 #cynthia-erivo #sexual-assault-law

film21 days ago•10 min saved

Sony Releases Trailer for 'Prima Facie' as Erivo’s Legal Drama Heads to UK Theaters

Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for 'Prima Facie,' a legal drama starring Cynthia Erivo as a barrister who becomes a sexual assault victim. Directed by Susanna White, the film adapts Suzie Miller’s acclaimed stage play and is set for a UK and Ireland release on November 13, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

via Deadline|

#cynthia-erivo #film #melanie-goodfellow

film29 days ago•15 min saved

Cynthia Erivo Leads TIFF’s 'Prima Facie' in Controversial Screen Adaptation of Stage Hit

Cynthia Erivo stars in the film adaptation of Suzie Miller’s acclaimed play 'Prima Facie,' premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Susanna White, the drama follows a London barrister who becomes a rape victim and must navigate the legal system she once used to defend accused men. While Erivo received a standing ovation for her performance, critics are divided on whether the screen adaptation successfully translates the stage play’s intensity, with some praising its provocative themes and others criticizing its tonal inconsistencies and heavy reliance on voiceover.

via Deadline|

#cynthia-erivo #film #prima-facie

film29 days ago•8 min saved

Erivo’s ‘Prima Facie’ Premieres at TIFF: Audience Applause Meets Mixed Critical Reception

Cynthia Erivo’s film adaptation of the acclaimed stage play 'Prima Facie' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation from audiences but polarized reviews from critics. Directed by Susanna White, the film reimagines the one-woman show as a multi-character courtroom drama, adding layers of race and class to the original narrative. While Erivo’s performance was widely praised, critics divided on whether the expanded visual and narrative elements successfully translated the play’s intensity to the screen.

via Variety|

#cynthia-erivo #film #prima-facie

film29 days ago•14 min saved

Cynthia Erivo Leads Controversial Film Adaptation of 'Prima Facie' at Toronto

Cynthia Erivo stars as a barrister who becomes a rape victim in the film adaptation of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play, 'Prima Facie,' premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Susanna White, the 106-minute drama expands the original one-woman stage show into a multi-character courtroom drama. While Erivo’s performance is praised for its emotional depth, critics are divided on the adaptation’s execution, with some finding the voiceover and visual metaphors heavy-handed.

via deadline.com|

#cynthia-erivo #film #prima-facie

film29 days ago•13 min saved

Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Prima Facie’ Sparks Debate Over Adaptation of Acclaimed Rape Trial Play

Cynthia Erivo stars in the film adaptation of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play 'Prima Facie,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. While the stage version won Olivier and Tony Awards for Jodie Comer, the film expands the one-woman show into a multi-character courtroom drama. Critics are divided: some praise Erivo’s performance and the film’s social message, while others criticize the visual style and voiceover as clumsy. Director Susanna White emphasized authenticity and emotional impact, noting that audiences responded strongly to the film’s exploration of legal failures in sexual assault cases.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cynthia-erivo #film #prima-facie

music1 month ago•16 min saved

Ariana Grande Reunites With Cynthia Erivo for Wicked‑Era Medley in London

Ariana Grande invited Cynthia Erivo on stage during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in London to perform a medley of For Good and Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again—reuniting their Wicked partnership from the stage. The London show is part of a broader tour run that ends Sept. 1 at the O2, as Grande continues touring before taking a break from public appearances.

via Variety|

#ariana-grande #cynthia-erivo #eternal-sunshine-tour

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Fresh look at the film: trailer arrives for Children of Blood and Bone adaptation

The first trailer for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone features Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris and Lashana Lynch, following Zelie as she fights to bring magic back to Orïsha; slated for January 2027 release, with Adeyemi publicly distancing herself from the project amid reported tensions with producers.

via BBC|

#cynthia-erivo #damson-idris #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•20 min saved

Power of Women London spotlights Erivo and Clarke and a new wave of advocacy

Variety’s Power of Women London honored five leading women—Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham—with a surprise appearance by Dame Joan Collins; Clarke spoke about her brain hemorrhages and recovery, Corrin noted being the first non-binary Icon of the Year recipient, and the event underscored female empowerment, community, and advocacy in the industry.

via Variety|

#cynthia-erivo #emilia-clarke #emma-corrin

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

Erivo says red-carpet backlash exposed bias against Black women

Cynthia Erivo says the backlash to her stepping in at the Singapore Wicked: For Good premiere—when a man grabbed Ariana Grande—exposed systemic bias against Black women and made her hesitant to campaign for Oscars, stressing that personal space isn’t a protective role and rejecting the notion she’s Grande’s bodyguard.

via The Guardian|

#ariana-grande #cynthia-erivo #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•37 min saved

Erivo Explains Pausing Her Oscar Push After Singapore Incident and Online Backlash

Cynthia Erivo says she paused campaigning for an Oscar for Wicked: For Good after the Singapore red-carpet incident involving Ariana Grande, noting that insidious memes and body-shaming online left her feeling her humanity had been bastardized and made her hesitant to endure the awards season; she still credits Wicked with changing her life and emphasizes that her friendship with Grande remains strong despite public doubt.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#ariana-grande #cynthia-erivo #entertainment

culture4 months ago•475 min saved

Erivo Pushes Back on 'Bodyguard' Meme, Highlights Black Women Stereotypes

During Wicked’s Singapore premiere, Cynthia Erivo protected Ariana Grande from a fan, a moment that sparked memes labeling Erivo as Grande’s bodyguard. In a Variety interview, Erivo argued the memes exposed racist, gendered stereotypes about Black women— including a focus on her physique and baldness— and she noted these dynamics affected her Oscar campaigning, though she has since stepped back from heavy publicity.

via The Cut|

#ariana-grande #bodyguard #culture

entertainment4 months ago•36 min saved

Erivo Says She and Ariana Grande Were Holding On by Threads at Wicked Press Tour's End

Cynthia Erivo disclosed that she and Ariana Grande were “holding on by threads” after years of filming and promoting the Wicked films, emphasizing they leaned on each other amid intense scrutiny and memes. She recalled protecting Grande from a fan at the Singapore premiere and noted how public commentary often misreads their friendship, highlighting the effort to stay close despite the demanding press tour.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#ariana-grande #black-women-stereotypes #cynthia-erivo

entertainment4 months ago•36 min saved

Erivo Pushes Back on 'Bodyguard' Narrative, Reaffirms Friendship with Ariana Grande

Cynthia Erivo rejects the idea that she was Ariana Grande’s bodyguard, saying the friendship was genuine and they kept in touch during the Wicked press cycle. She notes how misperceptions of Black women shaped online commentary, and recalls the Singapore premiere incident in which she protected Grande from a man who grabbed her. Erivo also points out that people often read their dynamic incorrectly and that they supported each other throughout the four-year production, with continued texting after filming.

via BuzzFeed|

#ariana-grande #celebrity #cynthia-erivo