Cynthia Erivo
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the success of Wicked, will take the stage as the host of the 78th Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night. She follows Ariana DeBose, who hosted the past three ceremonies. A Tony Award winner herself, Erivo won Best Actress in a Musical in 2016 for her powerful performance in The Color Purple. […]
Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus in an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Erivo announced the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement for the role. The production, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, will run from August 1 […]
The 2025 Grammy Awards continue to build excitement with the addition of Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and Chris Martin of Coldplay to the already star-studded lineup. Announced by the Recording Academy on January 29, the new wave of performers also includes Brittany Howard, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, and Jacob Collier. The ceremony will feature special […]
Cynthia Erivo expressed her frustration over a fan-edited “Wicked” poster that altered her image, calling the changes “deeply hurtful.” In an Instagram Story posted on October 16, 2024, Erivo criticized the fan-made version for covering her eyes and changing her expression, which she felt diminished her role as Elphaba in the upcoming film. She compared […]
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