Wicked, Popular and Ariana Grande

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. Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz recently revealed that while recording the movie musical’s track ‘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.
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 makes confession about viral ‘RIGHT!’ soundbite from ‘Wicked’
As the motion picture version of “Wicked” continues to have its moment, a soundbite from the movie has gone viral. During the scene Ariana Grande sings “Popular” with her co-star Cynthia Erivo, Grande sings, “Did they have brains or knowledge? Don’t make me laugh. They were…” After Erivo answers, “Popular?” Grande screams, “Right!”
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 do a Wicked change for classic song
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has revealed that Ariana Grande refused to make a suggested change to a classic song. The movie version of the hit musical has just hit cinema screens, showcasing iconic tunes such as 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular'.
Ariana Grande foreshadowed her Wicked role because she released Popular 12 years ago!?
It’s also probably the worst pop song that’s ever touched my ears – but who cares! It’s for the plot. For the lore. Here’s the story of how Ariana Grande foreshadowed her Glinda role in Wicked with Popular Song all the way back in 2012. ariana grande sampling ‘popular’ from ‘wicked’ for her song popular song, 2013 pic.twitter.com/2J5DVmvOdC
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 flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma
Ariana Grande is sharing the magic of “Wicked” with her grandmother Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, even if just for one night.
Ariana Grande Reveals Bold Stance On Controversial Viral Debate
Ariana Grande weighed in on the discussion surrounding movie theater etiquette that sparked after the November 22 premiere of her latest project, Wicked. The 31-year-old star of the film revealed her stance on the controversial debate –– about whether or not movie-goers should sing during the film at theaters –– in an interview with BBC News at the November 18 premiere in London.
Ariana Grande refused to make Wicked song more 'hip-hop'
Chart star Ariana Grande refused to make one of her 'Wicked' songs more 'hip-hop' because she didn't want to be seen as a pop singer playing a character.
Ariana Grande Admits She ‘Scared’ Herself With Aggressive Delivery of ‘Popular’ Lyric That’s Gone Viral on TikTok
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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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Ariana Grande Responded To Her Lyric Change In Wicked
In the days following the premiere of Wicked, fans aren’t just holding ... in which Glinda isn’t cut off and says, “They ...