Cynthia Erivo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 23

Cynthia Erivo to narrate new 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' audiobook

Cynthia Erivo is set to lend her voice to the new audiobook edition of Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The book was published back in 1995 and inspired Wicked, both the Broadway musical and the 2024 film.

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"Poker Face" season 2 trailer sets up more mysteries with cameos from John Mulaney, Cynthia Erivo, and others

Frozen star Idina Menzel reveals she would 'drive illegally' to get to her early gigs

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 16

'Poker Face' Season Two trailer takes Charlie on more adventures full of murder and mystery

Charlie is back and ready to accurately see through a lot of people’s poker faces and lies.

Michael C. Hall wants Dexter's story to "continue beyond" Showtime's 'Dexter: Resurrection'

John Lithgow headlines cast announcements for HBO "Harry Potter" series

Quinta Brunson to host the next episode of "Saturday Night Live"

Finn Wolfhard opens up about his character's 'Stranger Things' ending

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The 20 most fascinating villain origin stories from the film world

At their best, villain origin stories help flesh out the psychologies and motivations of the antagonist, showing that darkness usually has some sort of root. Moreover, these films demonstrate why villains almost always become more fascinating than the heroes they oppose.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 5

Cynthia Erivo says Wicked performance as Elphaba was 'for every person who feels othered'

Cynthia Erivo channeled her “pride about being a black woman” into her ‘Wicked’ performance. The 38-year-old actress had green skin as Elphaba in the hit movie - but she was inspired by her own heritage and feelings of being “othered”.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 12

'Poker Face' Season 2 teaser features Melanie Lynskey, Cynthia Erivo and more nerdy guest stars

In 2023, Poker Face hit Peacock with ten wild episodes of chaotic goodness. The comedy drama series puts Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale, a casino waitress who goes on the run from a mob boss and ends up solving crimes, thanks to her uncanny ability to detect when someone is lying.

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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 7

Cynthia Erivo to star in Karoshi

Cynthia Erivo will star in 'Karoshi'. The 'Wicked' actress has signed up to star in the upcoming action thriller alongside the previously-announced Teo Yoo and Isabel May, Deadline reports.

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The 20 best movies and TV shows featuring Black women

The experiences and lives of Black women have often been overlooked in Hollywood, but in recent decades, this has thankfully begun to change.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 3

2025 Oscars include wins for 'Dune: Part Two,' Ghostface actor and 'Wicked,' but not too much for genre movies

Hollywood’s biggest night didn’t deliver too much when it came to nerdy victories.

Adrien Brody takes home second Best Actor Oscar

Kieran Culkin wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

Zoe Saldana wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

"Anora" the big winner at the Oscars, including Best Picture

Mikey Madison supplants Demi Moore and wins Best Actress Academy Award

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 2

Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison wins Best Actress

Mikey Madison admitted it was "surreal" to win the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at Sunday's (02.03.25) Oscars. The 25-year-old star admitted she

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 2

Conan O’Brien Makes Karla Sofia Gascón Dig to Her Face in Oscars Monologue

The Oscars are in full swing and after a strong start with performances from Wicked favorites Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Conan O’Brien took to the stage for his introduction as host.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 2

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Open Oscars With Stunning ‘Wicked’ Medley Honoring ‘Wizard of Oz’ & ‘The Wiz’

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 2025 Oscars with a stunning and moving medley of music created for The Wizard of Oz and its hit film adaptations, delivering a beautiful tribute to movie musical history with the songs selected and their fashion choices.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 2

Kamala Harris Skips Oscars 2025 After Rumors of Her Attendance

Hours before the 2025 Oscars red carpet began, rumors circulated online that former Vice President Kamala Harris could be attending the awards ceremony.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 24

Ariana Grande to perform with Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars

Ariana Grande is set to perform alongside Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars. The 31-year-old actress starred alongside Cynthia, 38, in the musical fantasy film 'Wicked' in 2024, and the duo are poised to reunite at the Oscars on March 2.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 9

$Cynthia Erivo opens up on her 'fractured relationship' with her dad: 'I don't think about him...'$

Cynthia Erivo opens up on her 'fractured relationship' with her dad: 'I don't think about him...'

Cynthia Erivo "doesn't think about" her estranged father very much. The 38-year-old actress hasn't spoken to her dad since he left the family more than 20 years ago but it is only now that she is in a place where she feels "empathy" towards him.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 8

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says winning an Oscar would be life-changing

Cynthia Erivo thinks winning an Oscar would be life-changing. The 38-year-old actress has been nominated for an Academy Award for her leading role in 'Wicked' and thinks it is "insane" that she has received the nod but would love to be able to join those who she has looked up to in the past by receiving the accolade.

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Mesmerizing TV shows with magical realism

Magical realism is a sensibility that has proven remarkably enduring and flexible in the realm of TV, appearing in various genres, from sitcoms to thrillers and everything in between.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 28

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo reveals eager fans often approach her in public toilets

Cynthia Erivo is often approached by fans in public toilets. The 38-year-old actress stars as Elphaba in the big screen adaptation of the musical 'Wicked'

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 24

Cynthia Erivo Sets Ambitious Sights To Become MCU’s Storm

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is setting sights on taking on a significant role in her career. Many were wondering what her next steps would be in the wake of her latest film becoming a box-office smash.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 23

CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE Casts Thuso Mbedu, Cynthia Erivo, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, and More for Afro-Fantasy Adventure

Tomi Adeyemi’s Afro-fantasy world is coming to live-action life with Children of Blood and Bone, a film based on her 2018 book of the same name. For those who aren’t familiar, the series follows Zélie Adebola, a diviner who wants to restore magic to her people after an oppressive monarchy ran by King Saran took it away from them.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / January 9

'I Don’t Think We’ve Uncovered How Grand She Is': Cynthia Ervio Wants To Unleash The Full Potential Of Iconic Marvel Mutant

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-winning actress known for her powerhouse performances, has set her sights on the MCU. As Marvel Studios continues to map out its highly anticipated X-Men reboot, Erivo recently expressed her desire to portray Storm.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 8

Wicked Fans Upset Over Sole Win at 2025 Golden Globes

At the 82nd Annual Golden Globes, many films and television creatives received flowers for their hard work. Wicked, one of the most talked about films of the year, was a critical and commercial success since its release in November 2024.

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30 essential ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

1995 had some of the most essential releases of the decade from some of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams’ bests to some that were truly out of this world. All of those and more as we look at movies turning 30 in 2025.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 6

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo ‘gutted’ intimate Elphaba and Boq scene was cut

Cynthia Erivo was “gutted” an intimate scene with Elphaba and Boq was cut from ‘Wicked’. The sequence would have seen Elphaba (Erivo) discuss Boq’s (Ethan

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 13

'There was this huge responsibility': Cynthia Erivo put everything into Defying Gravity performance in Wicked

Cynthia Erivo felt a "huge responsibility" to give a perfect performance of 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'. The 37-year-old star finishes the first instalment of the two-part musical adaptation with a rendition of the popular number in her role as Elphaba and had to overcome physical challenges to nail the song.

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20 movies that helped define cinema in 2024

Coming off of "Barbenheimer," many must have wondered if the world of cinema could top itself in 2024. By the looks of it, people were quite pleased with their theater-going experiences. Why wouldn’t they be? Film in 2024 gave audiences greatness with superheroes, sequels, and reimaginings.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 29