Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has been picked to be the host of this year’s Tony Awards. “I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honour,” Erivo said in a statement.

Cynthia Erivo demands respect as she transforms into Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in the trailer for a new series based on the singer’s life.

Cynthia Erivo has said it was “totally inappropriate” for Bafta to ask her to perform at the 2020 awards after the event was criticised for lacking diversity.