That’s really powerful. That’s what I wanted.” The moment left many fans puzzled by the phrase “holding space" for "Defying Gravity," unsure of its deeper meaning. So, what exactly does ...

If there’s one musical theater moment that lives rent-free in all our heads, it’s Elphaba belting out Defying Gravity in Wicked. Now, in true Gen Z fashion, the internet has found a way to ...

Sunday night brought all the stars of music together in Los Angeles as the 67th Grammy Awards celebrated best from last year.

Taylor Swift was holding space for Cynthia Erivo. At the 2025 Grammy Awards , Trevor Noah announced, “Taylor Swift is here!” ...

Gilchrist from Out magazine. At the time, Tracy remarked that people were "taking the lyrics tof Defying Gravity and really holding space with that." This then prompted reactions from Grande and ...

The interviewer mentioned the musical’s iconic song "Defying Gravity" and that people are really “holding space” with its lyrics, but what does that really mean? The virality of the clip led ...

Benedict Cumberbatch recently participated in Variety’s “Know Their Lives” video series and shared some regret over his ...

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The classic musical’s revival has Black queer watchers, old and new, exploring what it means to be misunderstood in a seemingly perfect world, writes Cunningham.

Taylor Swift & Cynthia Erivo recreate viral Holding Space meme at Grammys 2025 as Ariana Grande skips the event.

Ariana Grande has reacted to the viral meme surrounding the phrase “holding space,” admitting that she was just as confused by it as everyone else. During an interview with Cynthia Erivo, the two were ...