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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wicked star sheds tears as she opens up about breakup ‘regrets'
The award-winning songwriter and actress gets teary in an unexpectedly candid video of her opening up about past relationships - from romance to 'parental abandonment' at a young age In a series of beautiful viral moments, the Instagram account A View From A Bridge aims to give people a platform to share their deepest thoughts on all things life – this one just happened to star Wicked's Cynthia Erivo. Standing on a bridge in London, the actress holds an old telephone to her ear - a signature part of the video series. Emulating a phone conversation, Erivo begins to talk about how hard it can be to say goodbye to people in your life. The world watched the musical star shed her fair share of tears during the press tour in the run-up to Wicked's release, but this felt different. It is far more intimate, making it clear that the actress isn't afraid to be vulnerable in yet another social media moment. "Human beings in general are not good at saying goodbye – even when we're meant to," Evrio begins. "We get scared of either hurting someone or being hurt, and so we sometimes overstay our welcome." The 38-year-old actress, best known for playing Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande, opened up about her own romantic relationships. She said: "I was in this relationship, and when it ended, he broke up with me. "And then I remember, like, fighting really hard to get back in the relationship. And then, the second we were back together, I regretted it. "It was like such a regressive thing to do, to not take the cue that life had given me. Every sign pointed to 'time to exit'. Like, take the loss and go." Erivo then spoke about her difficult relationship with her father, stating how she feels as though this "parental abandonment" has opened up wounds in her romantic relationships as an adult. She goes on to say it was something that took "years of good work" to overcome, and often she was afraid of people leaving her, resulting in her wanting to "hold on tightly". The vulnerable moment clearly struck a chord with fans, who were quick to flood the comments with admiration. A TikTok user commented: "Everything that comes out of her mouth just feels so profound and emotional I can't, whether it's her singing or just talking." Another fan added: "She clearly feels things so deeply; it's so wonderful to hear her talk." Someone else joked that the singer must have a "good therapist". While the Wicked star keeps her relationships pretty mysterious, she has been previously linked to British actor Dean John-Wilson, Mario Martinez and, more recently, writer and actress Lena Waithe. Erivo was thought to be partnered up with Waithe during the success of Wicked, but her current and official relationship status remains unknown.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cynthia Erivo Puts Adam Lambert on the Spot & Holds Oprah's Finger in 2025 Tonys Opening Number
Sometimes all you need is a song — but a little support from Oprah Winfrey and Adam Lambert doesn't hurt, either. Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 8) with a show-stopping number featuring epic cameos from both the talk show legend and American Idol alum. Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year's ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice. 'The only thing you need to do is just be yourself,' the mogul said before offering up her pointer finger to Erivo, who then hilariously grasped it as a tribute to her viral 2024 'holding space' meme with Ariana Grande. More from Billboard 'Maybe Happy Ending,' 'Sunset Blvd.' Win Key 2025 Tony Awards: Full Winners List Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set Erivo then embarked on a vocally stunning musical performance of an original song to start the show, during which she shouted out many of the night's honorees and repeated the phrase, 'Sometimes all you need is a song.' Toward the end of the number, she stepped out into the audience at New York City's Radio Music Hall and prompted some of the ceremony's all-star guests to sing the same line. Kristin Chenoweth and Aaron Tveit both gave pitch-perfect on-the-spot deliveries as Erivo held out her microphone to them, but the most memorable was definitely Lambert, who blew the crowd away with spontaneous, dexterous riffs. The Pinocchio actress ended the number back on stage with a full gospel choir backing her up, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. Then it was off to the races, with Erivo helming the program as Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and more all took home statuettes for their performances in various Broadway shows. Maybe Happy Ending won best musical, while the Scherzinger-led Sunset Blvd. won best revival of a musical and Purpose won best play. Erivo's hosting debut comes just one week after she appeared on the cover of Billboard, and two days after she dropped her long-awaited studio album, I Forgive You. In August, she'll play the titular role in a three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, appearing alongside Lambert, who will portray Judas. Watch Erivo's opening number at the 2025 Tony Awards below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Cynthia Erivo's Tonys Afterparty: 'I Think We Should All Dance Now'
After hosting the Tony Awards, Cynthia Erivo and crew headed to the Russian Tea Room in New York, where award winners and celebrities decided to shed the formalities of the evening and skip to the celebration. 'I'm sick of talking. I think we should all dance now,' Erivo announced to the starry crowd, after being handed a mic while sitting on top of a banquette in a short black taffeta dress. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Hamilton' Original Cast Reunites for Tony Awards Medley - Watch Tony Awards Snubs and Surprises: 'Death Becomes Her' Goes One for 10 as 'Purpose' Scores Upset Best Play Win Darren Criss Wins First Tony Award for 'Maybe Happy Ending' At the party, aptly named Cyn City, the Wicked star led a crowd up to the second floor of the famed New York venue, where a dance circle formed around her as ABBA's 'Gimme Gimme' played. Dancers included Julianne Hough; Danielle Brooks, who starred in The Color Purple on Broadway with Erivo; Adrienne Warren, currently starring in The Last Five Years on Broadway; Dylan Mulvaney; and Lena Waithe, as the music transitioned to Beyoncé tunes and other pop hits. (See photos from inside the event.) Nearby, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins clutched his Tony Award, won earlier that night for his play Purpose, as he was congratulated by guests, including Sarah Paulson, who starred in his play Appropriate last season. Both Paulson and Jacobs-Jenkins also won Tonys that year. Erivo, who arrived to the party around 12:30 a.m., was coming off of several hours leading the Tonys telecast, where she had sung an opening number with a gospel choir, poked fun at nominees including George Clooney and joked with Oprah Winfrey, as well as the release of her second album Friday. She was still dancing at 3 a.m. and at one point led the dance circle to Drake's song 'Rich Baby Daddy,' where she was twerking and dropping to the floor. She spent much of the party dancing underneath the Russian Tea Room's tree, which has branches filled with Fabergé-inspired glass eggs. Earlier that evening, between passed small bites, which included small burgers, tuna tartare and shrimp, and specialty drinks that included Cyn City (a mocktail including mint, lemon and raspberry zinger), attendees weighed in on the big winners of the evening. 'I'm so happy for Cole and Sam,' one attendee was overheard saying, referring to Oh, Mary! star Cole Escola and director Sam Pinkleton, who both won for their roles in the campy play about a reimagined Mary Todd Lincoln. Phylicia Rashad, who directed Purpose on Broadway, sat in a circular booth chatting with Victoria Clark, a 2023 Tony winner for Kimberly Akimbo, and press agent Irene Gandy. Fresh off the Hamilton performance at the Tonys telecast, which saw the reunion of the original Broadway cast, cast members Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs entered the party after midnight, walking into the first-floor bar, with Raver-Lampman noting, 'Oh, much more our speed.' The downstairs area included a roped-off section, for those with reserved tables (aka celebrities) and a piano in the middle where Sara Bareilles and Broadway stars Alex Newell and Kecia Lewis, who has recently been at the center of industry chatter after Patti LuPone's interview, talked and took a photo. Other attendees throughout the night included Matthew Broderick; Adam Lambert; Elsbeth's Carrie Preston; Conrad Ricamora, a Tony nominee for Oh, Mary!; Ben Stiller, who was a presenter at the Tony Awards; and Harry Potter alum Tom Felton, who recently announced he'll be reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway. The party was hosted by Entertainment 360 and UTA, with Listerine as a sponsor. The Hollywood Reporter was the exclusive media partner. Lexi Carson contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Seeing Double? 25 Pairs of Celebrities Who Look Nearly Identical From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cynthia Erivo Gets Support From Oprah, Belts Out 'Sometimes All You Need Is a Song' in Tony Awards Opening
Cynthia Erivo was ready for her close-up on the 2025 Tony Awards. The host, a Tony winner herself, who also has an Emmy and a Grammy, was joined by Oprah Winfrey backstage at the top of the CBS ceremony for a moment that paid homage to both this year's Tony-nominated musical revival Sunset Blvd. and a memorable moment on the press tour for the first Wicked film, where co-star Ariana Grande grabbed Erivo's finger. More from The Hollywood Reporter Finneas Says He Was Tear-Gassed at Los Angeles ICE Protest J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems to Headline First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show NCT's Doyoung is Ready to 'Soar' Backstage, Erivo walked over to Winfrey and asked what she was doing there and the mogul said she had to be there. Erivo asked, 'What do you do when everybody is telling you what you need to do?' Winfrey replied, 'Forget about them, babe. The only thing you need to do is just be yourself.' With Winfrey pointing at her, Erivo grabbed her finger, just as Grande did to her on the Wicked press tour, and smiled. Erivo then took the stage, wearing a shimmering long, red gown with white accents, and belted out a musical introduction to the power of Broadway, with a chorus in which she crooned, 'Sometimes all you need is a song.' Midway through her performance, Erivo was joined by Broadway Inspirational Voices, sporting white ensembles, who walked up the aisles and assembled behind her onstage. She also went into the audience, getting Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit and Adam Lambert to sing the chorus with her. At another point, Gayle King was spotted singing in the audience. During her song, Erivo cited nominees Oh, Mary; Maybe Happy Endings; Sarah Snook; and George Clooney as well as Glengarry Glen Ross star Kieran Culkin, Othello star Denzel Washington and McNeal star Robert Downey, Jr. And near the end of her performance, she sang, 'When the world is looking gloomy, let that curtain rise. Broadway is a place we all belong.' After the performance, Erivo delivered a brief opening monologue, in which she referenced the Wicked/Wizard of Oz universe: 'As they apparently say in a very fertile piece of intellectual property, 'There's no place like home.'' She went on to cite first-time nominees Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, Louis McCartney and 'up-and-comer' Clooney, who played along with the bit from his seat in the audience. She proclaimed, 'Broadway is back,' before joking, 'If we don't run out of actors from Succession.' Appropriately, the first award went to Succession alum Sarah Snook, who won best performance by an actress in a leading role in a play for The Picture of Dorian Gray. After the first commercial break, Erivo returned to advise winners to keep their acceptance speeches brief, saying she might sing them off. 'Don't mess with me, I've been known to cast spells,' she joked, in another Wicked allusion. Indeed, when Kara Young, making history as the first Black performer to win two Tonys in a row, went over time during her speech, audio of Erivo singing 'My Way' began to play her off. The same thing happened roughly an hour later when the team behind Eureka Day was accepting the award for best revival of a play. Erivo also spent some time in the balcony, saying, 'Everybody loves a balcony seat, except, as we learned this season, Abraham Lincoln,' with a deadpan allusion to Oh, Mary. And she offered that the balcony is the 'safest place to watch Jonathan Groff sing, if getting spit on is not your thing,' referring to his well-known performance quirk. She went on to jokingly introduce Groff as 'a man who makes everyone wet.' Erivo also delivered a black-and-white news brief opening reminiscent of Good Night, and Good Luck, recapping the Broadway season. And she continued to perform, joining Sara Bareilles for a somber duet of 'Tomorrow' from Annie during the In Memoriam segment. Erivo later had another fun moment with Winfrey, strolling by her aisle seat in the audience, where she asked the mogul to look under her seat. Winfrey pulled out a gold bag with candy and a small car. 'You get a car,' Erivo said, calling back to Winfrey's famous meme. 'I've been waiting all night to do that,' she added. And Erivo closed out the show with yet another performance, this time of 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going,' from Dreamgirls. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Seeing Double? 25 Pairs of Celebrities Who Look Nearly Identical From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Awards 2025 recap: Darren Criss, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger among first-time winners
The 2025 Tony Awards were presented Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with Maybe Happy Ending, a rom-com about a pair of robots who fall in love, winning six, including Best Musical, in a star-studded ceremony that featured a lot of firsts. That included Darren Criss, who won his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending, and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who dazzled as a first-time Tony Awards host. Before her opening number, Erivo, who won a Tony Award in 2016 for her role in The Color Purple, received advice backstage from Oprah Winfrey, who told her, 'The only thing you need to do is be yourself.' Onstage, Erivo poked fun at the nominees, including George Clooney, whom she described as 'an up-and-comer that I think you're going to be hearing a lot about.' Clooney was nominated for a Tony Award in his Broadway debut for his portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck but did not win. Escola was the first openly nonbinary person to win Best Leading Actor in a Play for their portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh Mary!, beating out Clooney, among others, for the award. Escola accepted the award in a silvery-blue gown inspired by Bernadette Peters's look at the 1999 ceremony. Actor Kara Young made history as the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively for 'Purpose,' which also won Best New Play. 'Theater is a sacred space that we have to honor and treasure,' Young said in her acceptance speech. 'And it makes us united.' Snook, best known for her TV work on HBO's Succession, won the Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, in which she plays all 26 roles. 'I don't feel alone any night that I do this show,' Snook said in her acceptance speech. 'There are so many people onstage making it work and behind the stage making it work.' Snook is the latest Succession actor to star on Broadway, with Jeremy Strong (An Enemy of the People), Kieran Culkin (Glengarry Glen Ross), Juliana Canfield (Stereophonic) and Molly Griggs (John Proctor Is the Villain) taking stage turns. Snook said they all participate in 'a special group chat.' 'It's a really special group of people,' she said. 'We're all theater nerds deep down.' Scherzinger won Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut role in Sunset Blvd., beating out Broadway legend Audra McDonald, who shares the record for most Tony Awards ever for a performer, six. In her acceptance speech, the former Pussycat Dolls singer said Broadway's welcome has made her feel at home. 'Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong and I have come home at last,' Scherzinger said. 'So if there's anyone out there who feels like they don't belong or your time hasn't come, don't give up. Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and your light now more than ever.' The original cast of Hamilton also reunited onstage to mark the show's 10-year anniversary. The cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Daveed Diggs, wore all black while performing a 'mixtape' medley of some of the musical's greatest hits, including 'My Shot,' 'You'll Be Back,' 'The Room Where It Happens' and 'History Has Its Eyes On You.'
