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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 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 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.
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'
Fact Check: Unfounded Rumor Says Ariana Grande Received Cancer Diagnosis While Filming 'Wicked'
Ariana Grande received a cancer diagnosis during filming of the screen adaptation of the "Wicked" musical. Rating: Unfounded (About this rating?) 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) while filming the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked.
The Wickedly magical world of Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Leave it to creative genius Jon M. Chu to be able to create a world so magical and enchanting that the universe has been tinted pink and green for several days already with the critical and box office success of the musical fantasy film "Wicked.
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 ...
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 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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The Wicked movie’s version of ‘Popular’ almost sounded very different. Then Ariana Grande stepped in
Ariana Grande put her foot down when it came to making one major change in the film adaptation of Wicked. But while the ...
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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 ...
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 ...