The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for the top prize at the Academy Awards.

After earning her second best actress Oscar nomination for playing Elphaba, Erivo got a second chance at an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) sweep.

Ariana Grande is floating on air after scoring her first-ever Oscar nomination, and boyfriend Ethan Slater was quick to celebrate her supporting actress nod. "Picking my head up in between sobs to say ...