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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo
The latest news and top stories on Cynthia Erivo. A celebrated British talent, she is an Emmy Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer, also an Oscar nominee. Known for her powerful stage presence in "The Color Purple" and acclaimed film roles like Harriet Tubman in "Harriet", she recently starred as Elphaba in the "Wicked" film adaptation. Erivo’s diverse career includes portraying Aretha Franklin, releasing a debut album, authoring a children’s book and producing films. She recently received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award and will host the 78th Annual Tony Awards.
Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters wins best song written for visual media during the premiere ceremony of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Music

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.

Fashion

Wicked stars’ incredible costumes among exhibits at Oscar winner’s new show

Icons and Influencers

Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities

Britain

Actor Idris Elba, ice legends Torvill and Dean recognised in UK honours

New Year UK honours are awarded for contributions in areas such as government, academia, the arts and sports.

Idris Elba was awarded a knighthood for his anti-knife-crime campaigning with young people. Photo Invision/AP
Australia

Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia

Videos taken on Tuesday show Johnson Wen being escorted from the concert venue in Australia before Lady Gaga’s performance began.

Fame and celebrity

Who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Meet Bethany Weaver

The actress’ identity was kept secret until the premiere, and although she has no dialogue in the film, Weaver says the role is ‘an honour’.

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Singapore

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

Johnson Wen (right) was charged for public nusiance after he jumped over a barricade at a movie premiere in Singapore and rushed actress Ariana Grande. Photo: TikTok/pyjamamann, UR Dinie
SCMP Highlights

Late-night tango in Hong Kong, new Wicked film review: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From legacy of China’s Qing dynasty to Hong Kong romance films that pushed boundaries, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

American cinema

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

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Celebrity style

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in New York. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore jails Australian over Ariana Grande Wicked premiere stunt

Johnson Wen received nine days’ jail for public nuisance after rushing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore last week.

Johnson Wen was jailed for disrupting Ariana Grande’s Singapore premiere. Photo: TikTok/pyjamamann, UR Dinie
Singapore

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

Fashion

Why capes have such an ageless air of authority and mystery

Lately worn by Kim Kardashian and Jennie of Blackpink, the cape can carry royal and religious associations, or recall superheroes and characters from fantasy and folklore.

Halloween

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Try Tay Tay’s showgirl vibe or get Wicked

Planning your Halloween costume last minute? Read on for ideas from pop culture, from Netflix’s Wednesday and Stranger Things to Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

It’s never too late to start planning your Halloween costume, and KPop Demon Hunters offers some great inspiration. Photo: TNS
Hong Kong tourism

Michelle Yeoh takes a shine to Labubu made for Hong Kong panda cubs’ birthday

Oscar-winning actress among celebrities sent unique Labubu dolls as part of campaign by creator and Hong Kong tourism authorities.

Michelle Yeoh (left) with US actor Jeff Goldblum and a special Labubu doll. Photo: handout
Fashion

5 of Nicholas Hoult’s best looks from the Superman press tour

Hoult may be following in the footsteps of Gene Hackman and Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, but he’s been updating the villain’s off-screen look in a big way thanks to new stylist Jason Bolden.

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