Ariana Grande Turned Down Hip-Hop Version Of ‘Popular’ While Making ‘Wicked’: “Absolutely Not”

When it came to her take on Glinda,Ariana Grandedidnt want to stray too far from the original.

Ariana said, Absolutely not, dont do it.

I want to be Glinda, not Ariana Grande playing Glinda.'

Ariana Grande as Glinda in ‘Wicked’.

Ariana Grande in ‘Wicked’ (2024). ph:Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

I had this idea for a new vocal ending, added Schwartz.

Breakingmultiple box office records,Wickedhad a$164.2 million worldwide opening.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Granda as Glinda in ‘Wicked’Universal