The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two,” to critical favorites like “Nickel Boys” and “The Substance.”

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo skyrocketed to fame for her role as Celie in the Broadway production of The Color Purple. With her role as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the musical Wicked, more and more people are aware of her massive talent—and find they’re also curious about her personal life.

The 97th Oscars awards took place on March 3, with the stars of Hollywood turning out to celebrate the talents of the film industry

Hostin said the grace Grande showed Erivo is something "the world needs" amid a time of division.The View cohost Sunny Hostin is holding space for the way Wicked actress Ariana Grande made space for Cynthia Erivo on the 2025 Oscars stage.

As the biggest and most extravagant awards show of the year, the Oscars red carpet delivers plenty of striking fashion moments and statement formal wear — some fresh off the couture runways, others pulled from iconic archives or made as one-of-a-kind custom looks for the night.

Performers were added to the bill Monday, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Blackpink's Lisa, Doja Cat and RAYE. Presenters include Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, and last year ...