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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Deliver a 'Wicked' Performance at 2025 Oscars

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo belted their hearts out while singing a medley of songs in honor of 'The Wizard of Oz' at the 2025 Oscars

PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Wicked leading ladies took to the 97th annual Academy Awards stage on Sunday, March 2, to perform a medley of songs from The Wizard of Oz movie adaptations over the years. Grande looked etherial in a blush structured and strapless gown, while Erivo’s dark green velvet dress was a tribute to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to be nominated for and win an Oscar. “I’m humbled and deeply honored to be in such brilliant company and sharing this with tiny ari who sat and studied Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow just before the big, beautiful bubble entered.

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