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 'Wicked'.
Ariana Grande Would 'Absolutely Not' Sing New Version Of This 'Wicked' Song, Composer Says
Ariana Grande, who stars as Glinda in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” reportedly didn’t want to perform a new version of “Popular” in the musical film. Stephen Schwartz — the composer and lyricist of the original Broadway musical as well as the movie of the same name — recently told the Los Angeles Times that he and his music team considered refreshing the “rhythm” of the number in the spirit of “being open to new things” for the film.
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 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.
Ariana Grande fans all have same reaction as they spot strange Wicked tattoo
Ariana Grande has a massive hand tattoo in tribute to her role as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked - but some fans have claimed they could barely make out the inking.
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 Rejected ‘Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz's Idea of Wanting to Make a Hip-Hop Version of "Popular"
Ariana Grande was not going to let the original Wicked song "Popular" turn into a hip-hop version. Stephen Schwartz, the ...
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Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
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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 ...
‘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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What’s next for Wicked? Key details on part 2’s 2025 release
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WICKED Score Album by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell Drops in December
Get ready for more Wicked music! In an Instagram post, John Powell has confirmed that a score album, featuring instrumental ...
‘Wicked’ good! How the new movie made this musical theatre fan reconsider the show
The writer has long resented composer Stephen Schwartz for how his score forced the show's leads to blow their voices night ...