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.
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 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'.
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 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
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Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
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‘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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Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2024 - Where to Watch MARIA, the BEETLEJUICE Sequel, & More
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‘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 ...
Renowned composer behind ‘Wicked’ is a Carnegie Mellon University alum
PITTSBURGH — Did you know that the renowned composer and lyricist behind “Wicked,” Stephen Schwartz, is a Carnegie Mellon ...