Black Women Know the Real Truth about Glinda, Elphaba’s Relationship in Wicked And It’s Time Everyone Does Too
As “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continues to fly to the top of the box office, there’s a lot of positive chatter about the film and their respective characters. But there’s one element of their dynamic that keeps getting overlooked that it’s time for us to talk about. — Shanelle Genai
Black Twitter Is So Done With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo’s Emotional ‘Wicked’ Press Tour
In the lead up to “Wicked: Part One’s” release, the film’s stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, have traveled the world promoting the movie. The close bond they developed during the film’s production has been evident in the overabundance of affection they’ve shown each other during the “Wicked” press tour. — Stephanie Holland
Damn! Black-Lead Actors Dominated the Weekend Box Office And Broke All Kinds of Records
“Glicked” — the simultaneous release of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” — was likely to usher fans of both franchises to cinemas. But just how profoundly both films dominated the box office this past weekend demonstrates the power of Black-led Hollywood tentpole films. — Stephanie Holland
Black Twitter is Upset Over British Press Erasing ‘Wicked’s’ Black Star Cynthia Erivo From Its Headlines
In case you missed it, “Wicked,” the upcoming “The Wizard of Oz” prequel film and adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical of the same name, is hitting theaters this week. The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba the Wicked Witch and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch, who have both been present for a highly publicized press tour. — Jared Alexander
Is Cynthia Erivo Overreacting In Her Anger Over This Fan-Made ‘Wicked’ Movie Poster?
Cynthia Erivo is sounding off about a new movie poster for her upcoming film “Wicked,” but fans are concerned she’s making more out of the situation than she ought to. — Shanelle Genai
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande Are Acting So ‘Strange’ on the ‘Wicked’ Press Tour… Here’s The Tea
“Wicked” is one of the most “Popular” stage musicals of all-time. Since it premiered in 2003, it’s been seen by countless fans around the world. These “Wicked” superfans have been waiting 20 years to see a film adaptation of their favorite show, and now it’s finally here. — Stephanie Holland
Are Cynthia Erivo, Lena Waithe A Couple? Here’s The Tea
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award-winning actress, is having quite the moment, receiving significant praise as the rollout of Wicked continues, and she perhaps has received the greatest compliments and support from her long-rumored partner, Lena Waithe. The TV creator, actress and writer took to social media with posts supporting Erivo and the film, resharing many of Erivo’s behind-the-scenes pictures and clips to her Instagram stories. — Jared Alexander
Universal Pictures Addresses Rumors About Massive Pay Difference Between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo For ‘Wicked’
Updated 11/26/24 at 2:01 p.m. ET — Stephanie Holland
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