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Did Ariana Grande Receive Cancer Diagnosis During 'Wicked' Filming?
In November 2024, a series of TikTok posts alleged that singer and actress Ariana Grande was diagnosed with cancer (with some posts suggesting it was specifically lung cancer) whi
Here's Why Ariana Grande Said ‘No' to a Hip-Hop Version of ‘Popular' in ‘Wicked'
Critics and fans alike have been raving about Ariana Grande‘s performance as Glinda in the new film adaptation of Wicked. But according to the show's original composer, one of her most pivotal scenes almost sounded very different.
Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’
The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”
Ariana Grande refused to sing hip-hop version of ‘Wicked’ hit ‘Popular’: ‘Absolutely not’
Meanwhile, fans have been in a frenzy over rumors that Grande was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
Ariana Grande Refused to Change One Major Scene from 'Wicked'
It's truly impossible to pick a favorite scene from Wicked, but—aside from every time Jonathan Bailey furrows his brow—Ariana Grande's rendition of "Popular" has to be up there. And apparently it was almost completely different. Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz says he pitched Ariana Grande a new version of "Popular," and she fully shut it down.
Inside the ‘Wicked’ musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar
Ariana Grande proves herself a 'modern-day Lucille Ball' with 'Popular,' the funniest number in 'Wicked.' The film's creative team explains how it all came together.
Cynthia Erivo on "Wicked," building trust with co-star Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo opens up about her bond with co-star Ariana Grande while filming "Wicked," sharing how their early friendship and promise to support each other shaped their on-screen chemistry as Elphaba and Glinda.
We Found Under-$100 Dupes of Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' Necklace
But! There's a glimmer of hope for those of us desperate to channel Glinda's pretty-in-pink aesthetic: Her sparkly necklace from "Dancing Through Life" appears to be Swarovski—at least according to fans (via The Mirror) who ID'd it: I mean,
Ariana Grande Turned Down Hip-Hop Version Of ‘Popular’ While Making ‘Wicked’: “Absolutely Not”
When it came to her take on Glinda, Ariana Grande didn't want to stray too far from the original Broadway musical version of ...
Ariana Grande Shut Down A Hip-Hop Version Of ‘Popular’ But Did OK Another ‘Wicked’ Song Change
In a new Los Angeles Times oral history, Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz explains: ...
Ariana Grande Admits She ‘Scared’ Herself With Aggressive Delivery of ‘Popular’ Lyric That’s Gone Viral on TikTok
Ariana Grande even managed to scare herself with her aggressive line delivery while performing "Popular" in the "Wicked" film ...
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Wicked’s Ariana Grande Rejected Offer To Revise ‘Popular’ With More Hip-Hop: ‘Absolutely Not’
Wicked’s Ariana Grande turned down an offer to add more hip-hop to “Popular.” Wicked, which stars Grande as Galinda ...
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An insanely long list of times Ariana Grande sang a Wicked song before starring as Glinda
If you can make it through this long video, Ariana and her Victorious co-star Elizabeth Gillies were messing around on ...
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Wicked fans are obsessed with Ariana Grande's huge lyric change in 'Popular'
In the immortal words of Glinda "it's all about popular!" Now, that Jon M. Chu's Wicked movie is out, we officially have ...
Wicked's Ariana Grande says appearing in hit film has taught her 'people pleaser' life lesson
Ariana Grande has opened up about life lessons she's learnt from playing Glinda in the big screen adaptation of the stage ...