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Gelphie nation, rise! Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande “love you”

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Gelphie fans, wake up! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have a message for you! On 10 November, the world of Oz descended upon the streets of London for the thrillifying premiere of Wicked: For Good. The lavish event, which featured an incredible yellow-brick-road carpet, drew tons of fans and showstopping appearances from the film’s main cast, including Erivo and Grande. Amid the premiere chaos, GAY TIMES chatted with the two icons about all things Wicked: For Good, including the message they had for LGBTQIA+ fans at…

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu on Gelphie: ‘It’s intimate and beautiful’

Fellow Ozians! After rumours and speculation, innuendo and outuendo, Wicked director Jon M. Chu has finally shared his thoughts on ‘Gelphie’. In December, GAY TIMES was invited to Napa Valley, California, to spend ‘One Short Day’ in the Emerald City and sit down with Chu to talk all things Wicked ahead of its home release on 3 January 2025. Since its release in November, the blockbuster has reignited conversations around Oz’s legacy, with fans reflecting on the powerful relationship between Elphaba and Glinda – affectionally dubbed ‘Gelphie’. (It even birthed…

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“It’s true love”: Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on “Gelphie” ship

The relationship between Elphaba and Glinda is “true love”, according to Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. In a recent interview, we came prepared with various rainbow-hued questions, from how their respective experiences as a queer woman and LGBTQIA+ ally impacted their performances, what Pride looks like in Oz and – we had to! – their thoughts on “Gelphie”. Originating from Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn inspired the iconic stage musical and new blockbuster, “Gelphie” is a long-running…

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