At the 2025 Oscars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo captivated audiences with a medley celebrating musical classics, starting with Grande's heartfelt rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Erivo followed with a powerful performance of "Home" from The Wiz, before Grande returned to close with "Defying Gravity". Despite the highlight of Wicked's music, the Academy ruled none of its songs eligible for Best Original Song, though the film secured 10 nominations overall, including for its prominent lead actresses and score.
To open the performance, Grande took the stage for a passionate rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz.
It's worth noting that none of the songs from Wicked were eligible for the Best Original Song category.
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