A ‘Wicked' Night at the Oscars: Two Wins, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Magical Performance and Paul Tazewell Makes History
Until they came back together to sing the Wicked‘s part one closer, "Defying Gravity." While Ariana watched in amazement, seeing Erivo soar, nailing those final notes, as did the audience. The performance earned a standing ovation.

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Who Is Paul Tazewell, The First Black Man To Win An Oscar For Costume Design?
'This is everything': Akron native Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for costume design in 'Wicked'
Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win for Costume Design
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Ariana Grande's brother reacts to her Oscars performance: Watch here
Ariana Grande's brother ... "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell ended up taking home the Oscar for costume design and Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales won the Oscar for production design.
Ariana Grande Makes a Sculptural Statement in Schiaparelli Dress for Oscars 2025 Red Carpet
Ariana Grande nodded to Glinda’s “bubble dress” in “Wicked” at the 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Best Supporting Actress nominee modeled a custom Schiaparelli gown based on a look from the label’s spring 2025 couture collection.
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A ‘Wicked’ Night at the Oscars: Two Wins, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo’s Magical Performance and Paul Tazewell Makes History
The film was up for 10 nominations and won two, with Erivo and Grande also up for noms in their respective categories. Legendary costume designer Paul Tazewell ... Cynthia and Ariana, I love ...