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Oscars 2025 performances: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of the upcoming film 'Wicked,' opened the 97th Academy Awards with a medley.
Grande performed "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," while Erivo sang "Home" from the 1978 musical "The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical."
The duo then reunited for "Defying Gravity" from 'Wicked,' where they will reprise their roles as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in "Wicked: For Good," slated for November 2025 release.
The Oscars also featured a tribute to the James Bond franchise, with Blackpink's Lisa performing "Live and Let Die," marking the first time a K-pop star performed at the ceremony.
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