Everyone needs a friend like Bowen Yang. Not only is he hilariously talented (hello, he's on SNL), but he’s also the ultimate hype man. And if you need proof, just ask his Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo.

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo was seen defying gravity in Massachusetts this week, stopping to eat at a Boston-area pizza shop on Wednesday.

Cynthia Erivo is already going to the Oscars as a best actress nominee for “ Wicked ,” but some have expected the star to have a bigger spotlight during the ceremony. As reported by Puck, the Academy is looking to open the telecast with a medley of “Wicked” songs performed by Erivo and her co-star Ariana Grande.

Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo is being feted as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.

Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals officially honored their Woman of the Year, Cynthia Erivo​, with a parade through Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Grammy and Tony winning actress-singer Cynthia Erivo catches up with Elvis at Sundance about how she found out she was Oscar-nominated for “Wicked.”