Grammy- and Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), actress-director Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Emmy-nominated industry veteran Marla Gibbs (227) and Emmy-nominated creator, writer and-producer Raamla Mohamed (Reasonable Doubt) are 2025's honorees for the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo just landed her third Oscar nomination with a Best Actress nod, giving her a new chance to become the youngest person to earn an EGOT after previous Emmy, Grammy, and Tony wins.

Taking a brief break from the enchanted land of Oz, Erivo visited “ Jimmy Kimmel Live ” on Tuesday. During the segment, Kimmel asked about the actor’s legendary “ war cry ” riff from the film’s hit song, “Defying Gravity.” Kimmel was curious if fans imitate the “war cry” at her.

Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Demi Moore are among the many stars reacting to their 2025 Oscar nominations. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday,

Cynthia Erivo is celebrating her nomination for best actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Elphaba in 'Wicked.' See her post here.

From Colman Domingo in 'Sing Sing' to Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in 'Wicked,' the Academy has announced nominees for the 2025 Oscars.

Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to the coveted EGOT status with her 2025 Oscars best actress nomination for "Wicked."

On a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wicked star Cynthia Erivo talked about receiving an Oscar nomination for her performance, how she made Elphaba's songs her own, and more. Watch the interview here!

Colman Domingo received his first nomination for “Sing Sing” as nominations for the 97th Oscars were announced.

Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best picture category.

Erivo was styled by Jason Bolden for the occasion, who has helped define Erivo’s take on Elphaba’s style throughout the “Wicked” press tour. Bolden also curated Erivo’s sculptural leather coat dress look for a November appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” sourced from Salon 1884’s spring 2025 collection.