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Grande and Erivo reunite for 'Wicked' medley at London O2 finale
entertainment2 months ago

Grande and Erivo reunite for 'Wicked' medley at London O2 finale

Ariana Grande surprised fans at her August 16 Eternal Sunshine Tour stop at London’s O2 Arena by inviting 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo on stage. The pair performed 'For Good' and a medley of 'Get Happy' and 'Happy Days Are Here Again,' a routine they previously debuted in a November 2025 television special. This performance occurred during the final leg of Grande’s tour, which concludes on September 1. The event highlighted the duo’s chemistry ahead of Grande’s announced hiatus from public appearances.

via Variety|
#ariana-grande#cynthia-erivo#entertainment
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater End Romance, Stay Friends Amid Busy Careers
entertainment4 months ago

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater End Romance, Stay Friends Amid Busy Careers

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, former Wicked co-stars who dated for about three years after their spouses split, have amicably broken up and remain friends; they’ve reportedly been apart for months as both focus on new work—Slater on the off‑Broadway Marcel on the Train and Grande on her Eternal Sunshine world tour and the Petal album.

via Vulture|
#ariana-grande#celebrity-breakup#entertainment
Beyond Ted Lasso: Waddingham’s Comeback, Ride or Die, and Wicked Rumor Debunked
entertainment4 months ago

Beyond Ted Lasso: Waddingham’s Comeback, Ride or Die, and Wicked Rumor Debunked

In a candid Variety interview, Hannah Waddingham credits critics with propelling her to the next act after an early-panned show, dismisses rumors she auditioned for Wicked’s Madame Morrible, and discusses her return as Rebecca in Ted Lasso Season 4. She also leads the action-comedy Ride or Die with Octavia Spencer (she did most of her own stunts) and reflects on the show’s collaborative rewrites, her flexible project choices, and her stance against AI altering performances. Off screen, she highlights balancing work with single-parent life and her charity work with Make-a-Wish U.K., including ongoing support for families in need.

via Variety|
#entertainment#hannah-waddingham#make-a-wish-uk
Erivo Pushes Back on 'Bodyguard' Meme, Highlights Black Women Stereotypes
culture4 months ago

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
Erivo Says She and Ariana Grande Were Holding On by Threads at Wicked Press Tour's End
entertainment4 months ago

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
Erivo Pushes Back on 'Bodyguard' Narrative, Reaffirms Friendship with Ariana Grande
entertainment4 months ago

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
Cynthia Erivo on Surviving Wicked—and Staying Close Amid the Spotlight
entertainment4 months ago

Cynthia Erivo on Surviving Wicked—and Staying Close Amid the Spotlight

Cynthia Erivo discusses the intense scrutiny around Wicked and its sequel, the deliberate effort to nurture her friendship with Ariana Grande amid online speculation, the Singapore incident where she protected Grande, and the emotional toll of Oscar campaigning. She’s returning to the West End in Dracula, pursuing future roles like Miriam Makeba, and continuing her advocacy through The Shameless Fund, all while staying grounded in humanity and authenticity despite fame.

via Variety|
#ariana-grande#backlash#cynthia-erivo
Wicked Star Alleges Disability Bias After Boarding Denial
entertainment5 months ago

Wicked Star Alleges Disability Bias After Boarding Denial

Wicked actress Marissa Bode says she was denied boarding a Southern Airways flight because she uses a wheelchair, despite her manager confirming accommodations; the airline’s contract states planes with stairs aren’t required to have mechanical lifts, but after her viral TikTok the mobility director apologized and said an internal review is underway to improve accessibility.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#disability-rights#entertainment#marissa-bode
Wicked Star Alleges Disability-Based Boarding Denial, Calls It Segregation
entertainment5 months ago

Wicked Star Alleges Disability-Based Boarding Denial, Calls It Segregation

Wicked star Marissa Bode says she was barred from boarding a Southern Airways flight due to her wheelchair, telling TikTok followers she couldn’t board because the airline’s planes require stairs and lack lifts. She criticized the action as blatant segregation, noting that a manager had arranged accommodations, but the carrier’s contract allows boarding only for those who can ascend stairs on small planes.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#air-travel#disability-rights#entertainment
Oscars-Driven March Streaming Shakeup: Wicked, Peaky Blinders and More Debut
entertainment7 months ago

Oscars-Driven March Streaming Shakeup: Wicked, Peaky Blinders and More Debut

March 2026 brings a wave of Oscar-nominated and acclaimed titles to streaming across Hulu, Peacock, Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Disney+: The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and It Was Just an Accident arrive on Hulu; Hamnet and Wicked: For Good premiere on Peacock; Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man debuts on Netflix, along with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and other titles, with additional premieres like War Machine, The Bad Guys 2, Anemone and more rolling out across platforms this month.

via Variety|
#entertainment#hamnet#march-2026