A slog of a sequel could spell trouble for 'Wicked' in the Oscar race, our columnist writes: Equaling the first film's 10 nominations will be a tough task indeed.

This year's Best Actress race at the 97th Academy Awards will go down in the history books, with five talented women eyeing the top prize. The nominees for 2026 Oscars are Mikey Madison for Anora, Cynthia Erivo for Wicked,

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo tells USA TODAY about her inspiring new book "Simply More," and what fans can expect from her one-woman play "Dracula."

The three-time Oscar nominee became visibly emotional while watching the students perform a song from "Wicked."

See photos of Sydney Sweeney, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson, Jeremy Allen White and several other Oscar hopefuls attending the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 16th Governors Awards Sunday night.

Cynthia Erivo's latest " Wicked: For Good " method-dressing moment featured Schiaparelli's futuristic take on skirt suiting for the actress' appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday night in New York City.

HOLLYWOOD -- Cynthia Erivo is one of this year's Best Actress nominees for work in "Harriet." She's also up for a second Oscar for the movie's original song. The film tells the story a slave who becomes a hero. This tale, from the pages of American history ...

In May 2022, Erivo seemingly made her relationship with Waithe public by posting a tribute on Instagram. “Today is when we celebrate a woman whose heart is bigger than the body that houses it,” Erivo wrote in the caption. “Happy birthday @lenawaithe I ……. You know the rest! 💕💕”

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh spark Ozempic rumours after dramatic weight loss at the Golden Globes and Oscars, prompting expert warnings and fan concern.