Universal responds to 'Wicked' Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo pay disparity rumors
A spokesperson for Universal Pictures responded after online rumors claimed Ariana Grande was paid much more for the film than Cynthia Erivo.
November 26, 2024
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Here's every box office record broken by 'Wicked's opening weekend
The first Wicked movie is already defying gravity, making Hollywood history, and breaking records at the box office.
November 25, 2024
Jonathan Bailey shot 'Wicked,' 'Fellow Travelers' & 'Bridgerton' at same time
"I think it was 32 days in a row where I didn't have one day off," Bailey recently explained.
November 28, 2024
30 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2025 — and where to watch them
Wake Up Dead Man, Wicked For Good, All’s Fair, and more are headed to your screen this month.
October 31, 2025
20 LGBTQ+ movies coming out in 2024 that we can't wait to see
These LGBTQ-inclusive films have us feeling very excited about queer cinema in 2024! What films are you looking forward to?
January 13, 2024
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.
July 3, 2024
10 wonderfully wild fun facts about the history of 'Wicked'
Learn more about the rich history of the novel and musical production that inspired the Wicked movie.
November 23, 2024
Bowen Yang spills 'Wicked' tea on Fiyero's bisexuality
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming movie musical.
October 10, 2024
Jonathan Bailey Joins Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked' Films
The gay Bridgerton heartthrob will join the cast of the upcoming two-part film adapted from the popular Broadway musical.
September 22, 2022
Friend of Dorothy
Wicked writer Gregory Maguire talks to Advocate.com about his love of all things Oz, gay innuendo and his latest installment in the series, A Lion Among Men.
February 9, 2009
Trump can't have 'Defying Gravity' or 'holding space,' says queer media's Tracy E. Gilchrist
The viral journalist criticized the White House's use of "Defying Gravity" and "holding space" to celebrate ICE deportations.
November 25, 2025
'Wizard of Oz' to Get LGBTQ-Inclusive, Racially Diverse Remake
Kenya Barris says he'll write and direct a version that will reflect where the world is now.
September 26, 2022
Arrests Made in Wicked Gay Bashing
Jean Claude Manseau and Jake Heaton were victims of a homophobic attack in England because someone didn't like the idea of gay men singing show tunes.
December 4, 2014
How this queer writer held space for Wicked, Challengers, Love Lies Bleeding, and more in 2024
The viral holding space moment with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was just one of dozens of interviews in which queer journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist held space with actors, artists, and activists in 2024.
January 13, 2025
Being Wicked
The smash Broadway hit is in Los Angeles on its way around the country, and there's a lot in it for gays and lesbians to relate to
July 5, 2005
Adam Lambert and Cynthia Erivo join forces for a biblical showdown
After stealing the show in Cabaret, Lambert’s next act might be his most electric yet.
May 5, 2025
WATCH: Tennessee Rep Says God Called Him to Stop Same-Sex Marriages
Rep. Mark Pody is trying to rally support for his bill to nullify marriage equality in Tennessee.
December 16, 2015
'We're All a Little Green'
Broadway's cast of Wicked -- together with stars from other Broadway shows and a slew of A-listers --will come together next week in a star-studded fight for marriage equality.
February 20, 2009
'Rent,' Take Two
Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway hopes to erase memories of that ill-received Hollywood adaptation, and as Maureen, Eden Espinosa has just the stuff to make it happen.
February 17, 2009
Defying Expectations
Broadway belle Idina Menzel flies solo with a new album and concert tour.
August 11, 2008
Idina Menzel and the Inspiration She Finds From the LGBTQ+ Community
A new documentary follows the Tony Award-winner as she pursues her dream of performing in Madison Square Garden.
December 8, 2022