Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande have been changed for good thanks to Wicked. As the Broadway star gushed at the film’s Los Angeles premiere Nov. 9, getting the chance to see Ariana take on the role of Glinda, which Kristin originated in the Broadway version over two decades ago, has been a dream come true. “When she was 10 she told me, ‘I want to be you. I want to play Glinda.’ In that same voice,” Kristin told Zuri Hall and Justin...
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Explain Why They Chose to Sing Live in ‘Wicked’ (Exclusive) Ariana Grande‘s latest look is going to be popular. After all, the Wicked star, who portrays Glinda in the film, attended the Los Angeles premiere at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in a pink and white Thom Browne dress, complete with matching gloves, a bow and sparkling crystal heels. “I was inspired by the Wizard of Oz,” Grande told E! News‘ Justin Sylvester and Zuri...
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reveal the Magical Duo They Spent the Day With! Michelle Yeoh is proving that blondes have more fun. Indeed, the actress, who portrays Madame Morrible alongside Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba and Ariana Grande‘s Glinda in Wicked, attended the film’s Los Angeles premiere Nov. 9 sporting a brand new blonde bob. The Oscar winner paired her new tresses with a sparkly black Balenciaga gown, featuring a witchy motif in honor of her character. She...
Kim Kardashian Hosts Elaborate ‘Wicked’ Screening Party At Home With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Oh, what a celebration Jon M. Chu is having today. The Wicked director was MIA from the film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, as his wife Kristin Hodge is preparing to give birth to their fifth baby. But, just because he wasn’t there physically at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, doesn’t mean Jon didn’t pop into the Land of Oz in...
“I can’t think of anybody better to be completely honest,” Normani said of the movie’s leads. “What better iconic duo: Cynthia and Ari. I’m so proud of her. Especially the fact that she’s just pushing her limits and stepping into a completely different territory. I honestly feel like she thrives in this space and I honestly can’t think of a better person to take on [the role].” And she made sure to emphasize her support,...
And it goes without saying that Chenoweth and Menzel feel the exact same, especially considering Grande’s turn as Glinda serves as a full-circle moment for the singer. “When she was 10 she told me, ‘I want to be you. I want to play Glinda.’ In that same voice,” Chenoweth explained on the red carpet. “Obviously, we are close. I’ve known her since she was 10.” Noting that when the “7 Rings” singer got the audition,...
Just call her Jenny from Oz. Jennifer Lopez surprised and delighted fans alike at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked Nov. 9. And of course the “Let’s Get Loud” singer provided the ultimate fashion moment. For the occasion at the historic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the “Jenny from the Block” singer donned a jaw-dropping brown and cream gown, complete with intricate beadwork all over. The halter top dress featured two cutouts—showing off her always toned abs—as well as a slit, perfect for posing....
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reveal the Magical Duo They Spent the Day With! Ariana Grande‘s biggest fans? Her family. The actress, who portrays Glinda in Wicked, had her loved ones, including her mom Joan Grande and dad Edward Butera, on hand to celebrate at the Los Angeles premiere of the film. In fact, the entire family—including her brother Frankie Grande and his husband Hale Leon—posed together on the Nov. 9 red carpet, marking an...
The stars were also pros at juggling their busy schedules while filming. “In the beginning, I literally had a separate phone,” Grande shared. “The only numbers were Cynthia and Jon. I was like, ‘Hi, family? I will speak to you on Sunday.’” “For me, for my bandwidth, I need to have healthy boundaries sometimes because I sponge up everything,” the R.E.M Beauty founder told Vanity Fair. “I can offer myself to this better if something...
Frankie Grande knows his sister Ariana Grande is truly that girl. In fact, when the Grammy winner told her loved ones she landed the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, they simply felt like dancing through life. “So, she told me in person, we were at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood,” Frankie told E! News‘ Justin Sylvester and Zuri Hall on the red carpet at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Nov. 9. “I was about to perform...
