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News

Culver City elects first out gay mayor — and Elphaba helped celebrate

The California city, where The Wizard of Oz was filmed, made LGBTQ+ history with the election of Freddy Puza.

Wicked movie stars Jonathan Bailey; Cynthia Erivo; Colman Domingo
Arts & Entertainment

Under the rainbow: LGBTQ+ stars who brought ‘Wicked’ to life

These LGBTQ+ superstars brought the Wicked movie and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, to the big screen.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Wicked: For Good' drops irresistible new teaser

The clip drops fans back into Oz and teases the song "For Good."

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film

The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024

This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.

Kevin McHale at the 2024 Out100 eventplay icon
Music

Kevin McHale reacts to 'Glee's 'Defying Gravity' soaring on music charts

The actor is quite perplexed about why the Glee cast rendition is back on repeat.

Renee Rapp honors Cynthia Erivo at star studded Out100 event celebrating queer culture
Out 100

Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

Cynthia Erivo dazzles the 2024 Out100 event with powerful speech
Out 100

Cynthia Erivo dazzles the 2024 Out100 event with powerful speech

The Wicked actress was honored as the 2024 Out100 Icon of the Year.

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Arts & Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo reacts to queer people finding solace in 'Defying Gravity' ​​

The Out100 Icon of the Year, Cynthia Erivo, became emotional discussing how Elphaba's showstopper "Defying Gravity" gives hope to LGBTQ+ people in the days after the election.

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the Wicked musical; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Wicked movie
film

Here's our honest cast comparison of the 'Wicked' movie and Broadway musical

How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?

Mary Kate Morrissey at New York City Pride
Arts & Entertainment

Watch Broadway's queer Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrisey, deliver a soaring 'Defying Gravity' at NYC Pride

Wicked's 25th Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrisey, sang a love letter to the show's fans and to her queer community during the NYC Pride Parade.