Broadway mega-hit 'Wicked' faces unexpected Oscar song eligibility issues, shaking up the music race for the coveted Academy Awards.
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The film adaptation of 'Wicked' won't be able to submit its iconic songs like 'Defying Gravity' for the 2025 Oscars due to a little-known Academy rule.
Insiders say the decision is a major blow, as 'Wicked's' showstopping musical numbers were widely expected to dominate the Original Song category.