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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.
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 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:
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.
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.
Wicked star Ariana Grande says starring in film has taught her 'people pleaser' life lesson
Singer Ariana Grande, 31, said playing the iconic witch in the big screen adaptation of Wicked has changed her and taught her to stop being a 'people pleaser'
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 ...
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People found a moment in Wicked where Ariana Grande breaks character and it’s hilarious
Before she had even auditioned for Wicked, or actually, before Wicked had even become a musical, Ariana Grande was already in ...
Cynthia Erivo details her physical connection with Ariana Grande after cringey ‘Wicked’ press tour
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s bond is a popular subject. The “Wicked” stars have continued to showcase their strong ...
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 ...
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.” ...