Ariana Grande Would 'Absolutely Not' Sing New Version Of This 'Wicked' Song, Composer Says
Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist behind the musical film, said Grande wanted no part of a remixed take on the song.
Ariana Grande Rejected ‘Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz's Idea of Wanting to Make a Hip-Hop Version of "Popular"
"Absolutely not, don't do it. I want to be Glinda, not Ariana Grande playing Glinda," the singer, who stars in the Universal movie adaptation of the musical, said.
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 change a classic Wicked song
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has revealed that Ariana Grande refused to make a suggested change to a classic song.
Ariana Grande shot down controversial idea for Wicked movie: "Absolutely not"
Ariana Grande wanted to make sure Wicked stuck to its roots as she took on the role of Glinda in the buzzy movie adaptation of the iconic musical.
Ariana Grande Refused to Change One Major Scene from 'Wicked'
Ariana said, "Absolutely not, don’t do it." 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.
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Stephen Schwartz May Add WICKED Movie's New 'Popular' Ending to Stage Show
Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz reveals that he might integrate the extended ending of 'Popular' from the new ...
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Wicked's Stephen Schwartz & Winnie Holzman Reveal How They Split Their Broadway Classic Into Two Movies
Wicked has been a cultural phenomenon for over two decades, since its Broadway debut in 2003, in no small parts thanks to the ...
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Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
Menzel and Chenoweth’s cameo occurs toward the end of the film, during Glinda and Elphaba’s memorable duet, “One Short Day,” ...
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What’s next for Wicked? Key details on part 2’s 2025 release
Fans of “Wicked” won’t have to wait long to return to the magical Land of Oz. The highly anticipated second part of the film ...
‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ Album Review: Stephen Schwartz’s World-Beating Song Score Gets Its Due, and So Do the Divas Who Deliver It
The 'Wicked' soundtrack album merits separate listens, to really take in a Stephen Schwartz score that sends Ariana Grande ...
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Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2024 - Where to Watch MARIA, the BEETLEJUICE Sequel, & More
December sees the streaming debut of the highly anticipated Maria Callas biopic featuring Angelina Jolie, the 60th ...
14 'Wicked' easter eggs you may have missed, from big cameos to subtle 'Wizard of Oz' references
The "Wicked" movie references the musical and "The Wizard of Oz." You probably caught its biggest cameos, but you may have ...