Wicked
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Finally Discuss That Weird Closeness They Had During the ‘Wicked’ Press Run
The world has never seen such an emotional press run like this… ever.
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The Root’s Picks for the Top Entertainers; Movies; TV Series; Breakout Artists; Music Performances of the Year
We breakdown our picks for the best Black entertainment of 2024.
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Scar, Elphaba and Other Black ‘Villains’ Who Were Misunderstood
From Scar to Killmonger, we take a look a handful of bad guys who may have had a legit motive to their madness.
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‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Wicked’ and Other Best Black Films of 2024
From period pieces to dramas, 2024 was jam packed with amazing movies, but ultimately these were the ones who took the cake.
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You Won’t Believe What Famous Actor Almost Played ‘Wicked’s’ Elphaba Instead of Cynthia Erivo
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars wanted to play the Wicked Witch in the original non-musical film adaptation of the novel.
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If You Loved ‘Wicked,’ Here Are Similar Musicals to Watch
‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Sister Act’ and of course, ‘The Wiz’ are some musicals you should watch after you see ‘Wicked.’
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‘Wicked’s’ ‘Defying Gravity’ Ends the Film By Embracing the True Power of Black Women
As the musical becomes one of the highest grossing movies of the year, we examine the closing number and tease what’s coming in ‘Wicked Part Two.’
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Cynthia Erivo Explains Why Elphaba Had Microbraids in ‘Wicked’
The talented singer and actress explained how that came to be when she spoke to The Root in a new interview on Monday.
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Black Women Know About Glinda-Elphaba Relationship in ‘Wicked,’ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are Acting Strange on Press Tour, British Press Erased Erivo From Headlines, Universal Address Massive Pay Difference Between Grande and Erivo and Other News From ‘Wicked’
Here are all the stories from the blockbuster film, which just grossed more than $450 million internationally
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Black Women Know the Real Truth about Glinda, Elphaba’s Relationship in Wicked And It’s Time Everyone Does Too
While Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande nail their respective characters, there’s a bigger message behind their dynamic that needs to be talked about.