'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo Says She Still Gets Nervous When She Sings

Ariana Grande Says She and Cynthia Erivo Reviewed Their 'Wicked' Contacts Together | THR News Video

Ariana Grande made sure that she and Cynthia Erivo were treated equally on 'Wicked.' During a conversation for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for the musical, Grande was asked about her relationship with Erivo, to which she explained that they started building trust long before they began filming because they were cast in 2021, and production didn't kick off until December 2022.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same for 'Wicked' | THR News Video

Despite rumors of pay-disparity, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were paid the same salary for their work on 'Wicked.' A spokesperson for Universal said in a statement to THR, "Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on 'Wicked.'"

'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Say They'd Love to do a Broadway Musical Together | THR News Video

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sat down with The Hollywood Reporter's Tiffany Taylor to talk all things 'Wicked,' including how the practical sets helped them bring their characters to life, the messages they hope audiences take away from the film and more. Plus, Erivo reflected on her viral moment from THR's songwriters' roundtable, where she encouraged fellow songwriter Julia Michaels to "own" her power. Finally, Grande and Erivo shared that they would love to return to the Broadway stage, ideally together! 'Wicked' flies into theaters Nov. 22.

Ethan Slater on Auditioning for 'Wicked' & Praises Ariana and Cynthia's Powerful On-Screen Chemistry | THR Video

At the 'Wicked' Los Angeles premiere, Ethan Slater chats with THR and reflects on his casting audition. Plus, he explains the similarities between working on Broadway and working on 'Wicked.' Slater also mentions feeling "privileged" to have experienced Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's powerful on-screen chemistry.

Lady Gaga Joins 'Wednesday' Season 2 at Netflix | THR News Video

Lady Gaga is heading to the world of 'Wednesday.' The Oscar and Grammy winner is set to appear in the Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega in its upcoming second season. Details on Lady Gaga's role in the series are being kept quiet for now. The show is currently in production in Ireland.

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history

Queen B leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations - making her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 nominations.

Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish Earn Nominations | THR News Video

The 2025 Grammy nominations list just dropped and Beyoncé leads all nominees with 11 nods for her historic 'Cowboy Carter' album. The "Texas Hold 'Em" singer also made Grammy history this morning! She now has 99 career nominations, breaking her previous tie for most-nominated artist with her husband, Jay-Z. Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Post Malone and Kendrick Lamar follow Beyoncé with seven nominations each. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan earned six nods apiece.