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Wacko Wicked Press Tour Put on Ice After Erivo’s Voice Fails and Grande Opts Out “In Solidarity”
That Park Place ^ | 18 Nov 2025 | Marvin Montanero

Posted on 11/19/2025 6:44:29 PM PST by Rummyfan

The Wicked: For Good press tour was abruptly suspended in New York City just days before the movie’s release, with Hollywood outlets claiming Cynthia Erivo “lost her voice” and Ariana Grande refused to continue press appearances without her.

But the official narrative isn’t sitting well with online observers. After all, since when does a singer temporarily losing her voice require a full-blown solidarity pact from her co-star, complete with the studio shutting down scheduled interviews?

It’s a question fans, influencers, and industry watchers have been asking nonstop since the news broke. Speculation has only intensified because the Wicked press tour had already become something of a spectacle for reasons Universal probably didn’t anticipate.

Long before the Wicked: For Good press tour was pulled, fans noticed something unusual about the promotional circuit. Instead of straightforward discussions about the film, fans were treated to a highlight reel of baffling moments featuring Grande and Erivo seemingly locked in their own private wavelength — one that didn’t always translate to the rest of the audience. Or, you know, Planet Earth…

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Society; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: hollywood; movies; oz

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How the heck is Cynthia Erivo a movie star?

1 posted on 11/19/2025 6:44:29 PM PST by Rummyfan
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To: Rummyfan

Her full name: Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo

She is not a star per se, but someone who fits the role. She does have an extensive resume.

She Nigerian via England, born in Stockwell, London, England.


2 posted on 11/19/2025 6:57:56 PM PST by Steven Scharf
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To: Rummyfan
Grande is also just coming off a fundraiser by starving African children concerned about her malnutrition.

I recall that they pooled together $50.

3 posted on 11/19/2025 7:00:07 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Steven Scharf

That’s not a name. It’s an eye chart.


4 posted on 11/19/2025 7:00:38 PM PST by ConservaTexan (February 6, 1911/June 14, 1944)
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To: Rummyfan

Those two just creep me out


5 posted on 11/19/2025 7:35:40 PM PST by iamgalt
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To: Rummyfan

For her own reasons, Ariana G. seems to like chumming around with ugly or visually unappealing people.
Her most recent fiance resembled a smiling Troll. Her new best black friend resembles Gandi, but with a nose ring and in a ball gown. Everyone has a type, if they are allowed to find one.


6 posted on 11/19/2025 7:56:41 PM PST by lee martell
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To: lee martell
Danny Gatton - Ugly Man
7 posted on 11/19/2025 8:09:36 PM PST by jurroppi1 (The Left doesn't have ideas, it has cliches. H/T Flick Lives)
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To: Rummyfan

Is there a reason that Eriva has no hair? Does she have cancer?


8 posted on 11/19/2025 8:18:59 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Rummyfan

Overexposure.
That’s what’s going on.


9 posted on 11/19/2025 8:26:00 PM PST by right way right (“May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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To: Rummyfan

The title of the movie is creepy, the actors are creepy...

Best to leave the movie alone for your own good.


10 posted on 11/19/2025 10:25:12 PM PST by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the LORD. ~ Psalm 33:12)
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To: Rummyfan

I watched a few minutes of Wicked last night.
The green witch looked like Shreck’s daughter if he had one.
The whole thing was 3.5 hours, no thanks.


11 posted on 11/20/2025 3:07:40 AM PST by Doctor Congo
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To: lee martell

Probably because she’s so sickly and cadaverous looking she’s trying to make herself look good by comparison. I can’t see her as ever posing a threat to the likes of Sydney Sweeny, but your mileage may vary.


12 posted on 11/20/2025 4:57:39 AM PST by Clarancebeaks (T)
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To: Rummyfan

who who who pays to see these dumbass movies


13 posted on 11/20/2025 5:02:36 AM PST by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity / )
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To: Clarancebeaks

Sydney has a great body, neck down, butterface!
I can easily see how her features will develop as she ages.
All that said, she’s having a moment in Hollywood right now, so I’m glad for her. I would guess about 97.5% of young actors never do have their “moment” of fame on that level, having talent and skill is only a part of the battle to become a known Brand.


14 posted on 11/20/2025 5:21:42 AM PST by lee martell
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To: Steven Scharf

SURE WOULD LIKE TO SEE HOW THEY PUT THAT ON A DRIVER’S LICENSE


15 posted on 11/20/2025 2:12:54 PM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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