PopBase's post announces that "Defying Gravity" by Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande has won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammys.

This is the performance of the iconic song from the Wicked movie soundtrack (the first film in the two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical). The track features Erivo as Elphaba and Grande as Glinda, and it became a massive cultural moment following the film's huge box-office success in late 2024.
  • Ariana Grande now has 3 Grammy wins in her career.
  • Cynthia Erivo has 2 Grammy wins.
The award was one of the first handed out during the Premiere Ceremony (pre-telecast portion) on February 1, 2026, and neither artist was present to accept it in person (Erivo was reportedly in London for another event).The category was competitive, with nominees including:
  • "Golden" (from KPop Demon Hunters) — Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
  • "Gabriela" — KATSEYE
  • "Apt." — Rosé & Bruno Mars
  • "30 for 30" — SZA with Kendrick Lamar
The win sparked huge excitement online, with the PopBase post alone getting over 32,000 likes and thousands of reposts/quotes celebrating the moment. Fans called it a well-deserved recognition for the powerful vocal showcase and the song's enduring legacy (originally from Stephen Schwartz's musical score).Congratulations to both artists! 🎤🏆 This further cements Wicked's impact across film, music, and awards season.