Why are people 'holding space' for Wicked? What's behind the viral moment
What does holding space mean and what does it have to do with Wicked? We asked the author who helped popularize the term.
Viral ‘Wicked’ journalist reveals what ‘holding space’ means — and she’s already looking to cash in on ‘wild’ backlash
Gilchrist, who has been mocked by the internet for creating the completely nonsensical now-viral phrase, told Variety on Monday that the interview was conducted a day and a half after the Nov. 5 presidential election, and that she went into the sit-down with “sincere” intentions.
Wicked's Ariana Grande responds to "holding space" meme
Ariana Grande has responded to the viral "holding space" moment from the Wicked press tour. The singer and actor, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the musical movie, commented a response to a recreation of the famous "holding space" interview moment featuring the original interviewer, Out reporter Tracy E. Gilchrist.
The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?
Gilchrist asked the film’s leads how it felt to see audiences react to the musical’s iconic song, Defying Gravity.“I’ve seen this week people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that and feeling power in that,
This wacky ‘Wicked’ interview about ‘holding space’ has perplexed the entire internet
At one point, star Cynthia Erivo clasped her hand to her chest, visibly emotionally bowled-over by her interviewer’s inscrutable assemblage of nouns and verbs.
What Does ‘Holding Space’ for ‘Defying Gravity’ Mean, Really? The Viral Meme, Explained
If you are still desperate to make sense of the notion of “holding space for the lyrics to ‘Defying Gravity,’” the patron saint of queer media herself has since clarified what she meant in this specific context.
A bizarre moment from the Wicked press tour about 'holding space' with Defying Gravity is now a meme
Let’s set the scene! A reporter from Out.com told Erivo this: “I’ve seen this week, people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that.” Erivo got very emotional, saying she didn’t know that had happened and that it was extremely powerful. Grande then held her … finger.
Are you holding space for all these ‘Defying Gravity’ Wicked memes?
The phrase “holding space” in the context of the Wicked song “Defying Gravity” comes from Out Magazine reporter Tracey E. Gilchrist as she interviewed Erivo and Ariana Grande during the press tour. “I’ve seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that,” she said. “And feeling power in that.”
Psychologist explains true meaning of 'holding space' after clip of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande goes viral
The internet was set ablaze this week when one reporter told Wicked star Cynthia Erivo that fans were 'holding space' with 'Defying Gravity'
Are you 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity'? Here's what the concept actually means, from a psychologist
A recent interview with "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande spurred discussion on what the phrase "holding space" really means.
Ariana Grande reacts to Out's iconic 'holding space' Wicked meme
After over a week of Wicked fans taking the lyrics of "Defying Gravity" and really holding space and feeling power with that, star of the blockbuster film Ariana Grande has responded to the now iconic meme.
How Much Space Did You Hold for Memes in November?
Add them up when you get to the end to see if you’re firmly employed or if the space you hold for memes is unlimited.
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REVIEW: Goodness knows I’m holding space for ‘Wicked’
Stephen Schwartz’s musical “Wicked” — after two decades of acclaim, rumors and anticipation — has finally been adapted for ...