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Demi Lovato celebrated her 33rd birthday with a karaoke party, impressively singing Cynthia Erivo’s 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked, along with hits by Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson, while surrounded by friends and family. The event showcased her musical talent and marked the start of a new musical era for her.
Demi Lovato celebrated her 33rd birthday with a karaoke party, impressively singing Cynthia Erivo’s 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked, amid friends and family, as she prepares for a new musical era with upcoming pop releases.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were confused during an interview when asked about "holding space" for the song "Defying Gravity" from Wicked, a concept introduced by interviewer Tracy Gilchrist. The phrase, meant to convey empowerment in the context of the election outcome, left both stars puzzled, with Grande admitting she didn't understand the conversation. The moment has since become a meme, highlighting the confusion around the term's meaning.
Camila Cabello shared her admiration for the film adaptation of 'Wicked' by posting a video of herself singing "Defying Gravity" on Instagram, praising stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, has become the highest-grossing movie based on a Broadway musical at the domestic box office, earning $214.3 million over Thanksgiving weekend and $358 million worldwide.
Cynthia Erivo was moved to learn that the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' from the musical Wicked are resonating with people, particularly in the queer community, as a source of empowerment. During an interview with Out magazine, Erivo expressed surprise and gratitude upon hearing this, with her co-star Ariana Grande offering support.
An interview with 'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande by Out reporter Tracy E. Gilchrist went viral after Gilchrist mentioned how LGBTQ people were finding empowerment in the song "Defying Gravity." The emotional response from Erivo and the subsequent social media reaction turned the exchange into a meme, with fans enjoying the heartfelt and humorous moment.
Director Jon M. Chu decided early on to split the film adaptation of "Wicked" into two movies to avoid a five-hour runtime and to preserve key elements like the song "Defying Gravity," which is crucial for the story's structure. Despite some controversy and criticism over the decision, Chu stands by it, emphasizing the importance of the song's climactic role. "Wicked" is now playing in theaters, allowing audiences to judge the adaptation for themselves.
Cynthia Erivo discussed how the 2023 strikes halted the production of 'Wicked,' delaying her opportunity to film the iconic 'Defying Gravity' sequence for six months. Despite the setback, Erivo viewed the delay as a chance to further prepare for the challenging performance.