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Ariana Grande says the first day on the set of 'Wicked' was one of the most "emotional" experiences of her life. The 30-year-old star plays Galinda the Good Witch in Jon M. Chu's upcoming two-part movie adaptation of the popular stage musical and recalled how she was moved to tears as she embraced the director and her co-star Cynthia Erivo for the first time. Speaking to Variety at the Met Gala on Monday (06.05.24) night, Ariana said: "My first day on set for 'Wicked' was the most emotional day of my life. All I remember was holding hands with Cynthia and Jon and crying. And (Jon) saying, 'Wel...
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Jon M. Chu says that "destiny" enabled him to cast Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in 'Wicked'. The 44-year-old filmmaker is helming the two-part film adaptation of the hit stage musical and is grateful to have the stars featuring in the roles of witches Elphaba and Glinda respectively. Speaking at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday (11.04.24), Jon said: "When you find those two, you know it's destiny." The 'Crazy Rich Asians' director explained how Cynthia, Ariana and himself have all incorporated "personal things" to add extra emotion to the film – the first part of which will be released in...
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Peter Dinklage is set to voice Dr. Dillamond in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Wicked'. Jim Orr, Universal Pictures President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, shared the news about the 54-year-old 'Game of Thrones' star's casting during the studio's CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Wednesday (10.04.24). Dillamond is a goat professor at Shiz University and a mentor to protagonist Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who sings the song 'Something Bad' to warn her dark forces threatening the speaking animals of the Land of Oz. In the original Broadway musical in 2003, William Youmans had th...
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are "getting more serious". The 'We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)' singer, 30, started dating her 'Wicked' co-star, 31, last summer, long before her divorce to realtor Dalton Gomez was finalised last week. And, according to a source, the couple are excited about their future together. The insider told ET: “Ethan has been by her side, supporting her both personally and professionally. “They’re looking towards the future and everything that’s in store for them as a couple and as individuals. “Things have been getting more serious.” The pop superstar was rec...
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Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have officially divorced. The 30-year-old pop star and the 28-year-old estate agent have finalised their divorce after nearly three years of marriage. Ariana filed for a divorce six months ago, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their break-up. The agreement was finalised by a Los Angeles court on Tuesday (19.03.24), Sky News reports. As part of their settlement, the pop star has made a one-off payment of $1.25 million to her ex-husband. The estate agent will also receive half of the profits from the sale of their home in Los Angeles. What's more...
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Kristin Chenoweth "always wanted" Ariana Grande to become a movie star. The 55-year-old actress originated the role of Glinda in the smash-hit Broadway musical 'Wicked' in 2003 when the then-10-year-old Ariana met her backstage and now that the 'Into You' hitmaker is playing the role of the good witch in the upcoming film adaptation, Kristin thinks the world will get to see a "different side" to the multi-million selling pop star. She told the Sarasota Herald Tribune: "Oh, well, I’ve known her since she was 10, so I wanted this to happen. I just think the world needs to get ready, because I th...
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Ariana Grande has urged fans to stop sending "hateful messages" to "people in [her] life" following the release of her new album. The 30-year-old singer released 'Eternal Sunshine' - which features songs about her divorce from Dalton Gomez - on Friday (08.03.24) and the following day, she appealed to her supporters to "listen more closely" and understand the record is filled with "deep, sincere love" because she is unhappy with the way some people have responded. She wrote on her Instagram Story: "Hi, I just wanted to say anyone that is sending hateful messages to the people in my life based o...
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Ariana Grande plans to share "her side of the story" regarding her love life on her new album. The 30-year-old pop star split from Dalton Gomez in 2023, and Ariana intends to tell her truth on 'Eternal Sunshine', her much-anticipated new studio album. A source told Us Weekly: "Ariana thinks these songs will provide a lot of insight for her fans." The upcoming album will also explore Ariana's subsequent romance with Ethan Slater. The insider shared: "[It’s] her side of the story regarding Dalton and Ethan." On the other hand, another source has described 'Eternal Sunshine' as a "concept album"....
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Film fans were given a treat during the Super Bowl on Sunday night (11.02.24) when trailers for 'Wicked' and 'Deadpool and Wolverine' aired. The huge football game is often used to promote new movies during the ad breaks and this year's clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers was no exception - with viewers being given a first look at the new movie version of the hit stage show starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. In the trailer, Ariana was seen in costume as Glinda the Good Witch alongside Cynthia as Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West. The film has been made in...
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A man who broke into Ariana Grande's home almost 100 times has pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, residential burglary and making criminal threats. Aharon Zebulun Israel Brown admitted the charges stemming from incidents in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles County dating from 2021 and is now facing three years and eight months in a California state prison when he is sentenced in May. TMZ.com reports Santa Barbara County District D.A. John T. Savrnoch confirmed the sentence in a statement released on Thursday (11.01.24) and stated Brown will banned from having any contact with the pop star for ...
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