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Cynthia Erivo addresses speculation about her Wicked co-star

Cynthia Erivo insists that she has a rock-solid friendship with Ariana Grande.

BANG Premier · May 29

Cynthia Erivo shuts down questions about Wicked mid-interview: ‘I’ve talked about it ad nauseam’

Actor spent the last two years on a whirlwind press tour for ‘Wicked’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’

The Independent UK · May 28

Cynthia Erivo criticises public response to viral Wicked premiere incident

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The Independent UK · May 28

Cynthia Erivo felt like her 'humanity' was stripped away after Singapore incident

Cynthia Erivo has blasted the fallout to her stepping in to defend Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at a red carpet event in November 2025.

BANG Premier · May 28

Cynthia Erivo Is As Sick Of Talking About Wicked As You Are: ‘Talk About Something Else’

In a new interview clip doing the rounds, Cynthia declines the reporter's request to sing some bars from Wicked and asks to divert the convo away from the franchise after having to discuss it "ad nauseam" for two years. Honestly, fair!

Pedestrian.tv · May 28

Cynthia Erivo Got Candid About What She Was Thinking When Someone Grabbed Ariana Grande At A Wicked Premiere

"In that moment, we were all terrified."

Cinemablend · May 27

Cynthia Erivo tells of ‘insidious’ perception of black women after backlash

The Oscar-nominated actress, 39, has reflected on how she was ‘made fun of’ after stepping in to protect co-star Ariana Grande.

Evening Standard · May 27

Thursday news quiz: interrupted dinners and shows, and a salamander

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Cynthia Erivo interrupts Dracula performance after spotting audience member’s camera

Wicked star’s one-woman West End show was stopped in response to an increasingly common problem for theatres

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Ariana Grande announces new album ahead of tour dates

The pop superstar will release ‘Petal’ this summer

The Independent UK · Apr 29