The "Wicked" stars took to the stage to perform a medley of "Wizard of Oz" themed songs for the opening number.

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The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.” ...

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And to wrap up the Oz-focused opener, Grande and Erivo dueted on their best picture-nominated movie’s soaring theme song, “Defying Gravity.” Rarely has the Oscars' first minutes been this good.

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