John M. Chu tells the tale of how he snuck into the Oscars in 2000 while working the red carpet Sunday night as the director of best picture nominee "Wicked."

Jon M. Chu, director of movie-musical smash hit "Wicked," describes the pressure, community, and process of bringing Oz to life, and the writing your own legacy in Hollywood. This interview aired on the 'Live from the Oscars' KTLA 5 special on March 2,

Chu will be presented with the kudo at the MPA ’s fourth annual awards program, which will also feature 2025 Industry Champion Awards presented to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.). The ceremony will be at the lobbying group’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.

Ariana Grande was saved by Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu after her dress got stuck at the Tokyo premiere of Wicked. Get the details.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dueted a magical performance at the Oscars on March 2, singing "Defying Gravity" from the Oscar-nominated film Wicked.