Although James Marsden was able to nab a guest role on NBC’s “30 Rock,” he failed to become a regular at the studio after botching his “Saturday Night Live” try-out. The “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” star said on a Dec. 18 episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” that he once auditioned for the prolific …

How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked ” uses subtle nuances to hint at Elphaba’s growing powers, but also nod to Black women.

Alongside popstar Ariana Grande - who plays Glinda the 'Good Witch', the pair portray Elphaba and Glinda's relationship as youngsters, prior to their colossal 'falling out', which is celebrated in the 1939 blockbuster.

Cynthia asked Wicked ’s director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.

Cynthia Erivo has made history as the second Black actress to portray Elphaba in a major production of the beloved musical “Wicked.”

Cynthia Erivo explains why she chose for her "Wicked" character to have micro-braids, using the hairstyle to honor Black women.

Cynthia Erivo had one request when it came to Elphaba’s hair. Erivo, 37, opened up about the micro braids she donned while playing Elphaba in Wicked, while chatting with Variety on Tuesday7. While other actresses who played Elphaba wore their hair in black waves,