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Oscars musical performance reviews including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
This year's Oscars didn't have traditional best song performances, but the show brought a wallop of music anyway. Here's how it turned out.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Open Oscars With ‘Defying Gravity,' ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow' & ‘Home'
Oscars opened on a high note (literally), with a medley of songs from Wizard of Oz-based films performed by the stars of Wicked, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 2) night.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked' performance was the highlight of the Oscars
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open Oscars With ‘Wicked' Anthem "Defying Gravity"
The 'Wicked' co-stars, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, paid homage to the 'Wizard of Oz' with their opening medley.
Oscars 2025: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande open the show with an epic medley
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 2025 Oscars with an epic performance medley of three songs across "The Wizard of Oz" universe. Grande, clad in a sparkling red gown, began the set with a powerful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," wowing the crowd as she emerged from a cloud of smoke with a night sky background.
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Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Wicked’, ‘Flow’ earn wins; Conan O’Brien hosts; Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform
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