The Oscars are Sunday night, and the nominees got together to break bread yesterday. Around 170 people gathered at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to enjoy a cocktail reception and private dinners.
When all of that was done, it was time to take the annual class photo. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were front and center, while Demi Moore and Edward Norton were in the last row. And then there is Timothée Chalamet, who was doing a Where is Waldo because he was hiding out. Look for the mustache to find him.
One person who was missing in the photo is controversial nominee Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón. And I am sure no one had a problem with that.
This event was originally scheduled as a lunch on February 10th. However, it was postponed due to the Palisades and Altadena fires.
This Sunday is the Oscars, and you know what that means. That means Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, will be coming out to Los Angeles to host Live After the Oscars on Monday morning on ABC.
Part of that special includes the hosts and crew of Live with Kelly and Mark dressing up as different characters from the Oscar-nominated movies.
Ripa gave us a sneak peek, and she transformed into Ariana Grande’s Glenda. And the hair and makeup department did some sort of spell on her that I honestly don’t know if that is Hayley Vaughan or Cat Valentine.
If Grande ever needs someone to fill in for her, she can ask Ripa to step in for her, at least while she remains a blonde.
If you want to see Ripa’s magical transformation into Glenda, then click here!
Wicked is defying gravity on Peacock on March 21st. And we are getting more than just the 2-hour and 45-minute film which was shown in movie theaters.
The streamer will also be streaming a sing-along version so that you, I mean, I, can torture my cat and neighbors! Although, at this point, we, I, know all the lyrics.
There is more. The 10-time Oscar-nominated movie is coming with bonus features:
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked NBC Special
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
Making Wicked
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
Toss Toss
Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
Elphaba’s Promise
Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
Train Platform Farewell
Glinda, Madame Morrible and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
Boq & Elphaba Talk
Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
Train Ride to Emerald City
Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
Palace Monkeys Chase
Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
On Set with Jon M. Chu
A Wicked Legacy
As Seen on Screen Podcast Episodes
Defying Gravity with Wicked Director Jon M. Chu
Opening the Aperture of Wicked with Director of Photography Alice Brooks ASC
I have a feeling this movie event will be popular on Peacock! I know it will be in my house because I cannot get enough of Elphaba and Glenda’s friendship! I want and need an Elphaba in my life!
Wicked is the most Popular movie of the year. However, it was only the first chapter of the tale.
Today, we found out what the second film will called when it comes out on November 21, 2025…It is Wicked For Good!
While we know the title, we still do not know much about it. Since Wicked the Movie is different from the Broadway musical, we don’t know how different the second act will be. Only time will tell. I just wish we didn’t have to wait almost 11 months to know how Good it is going to be.
BTW, if you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Dancing through life is not an excuse. Neither is loathing musicals.
Ariana Grande has seen a lot throughout her long career, and yet she can still be left speechless by a sweet gesture.
On Thursday, the Wicked actress will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, and the producers staged something special for her. They got their hands on the wand that Billie Burke used in The Wizard of Oz when she played Glinda.
Grande was so amazed that she actually got to hold it, she was left awe struck. Then she did a Cat Valentine and tried to walk off the set with it. She was so close, but there was no pink bubble to whisk her away, so she sat back on the couch.
Just when you think that the Sam & Cat star could not get any cuter, she does. And that is why she is so Popular.
