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Jon M. Chu has teased Wicked: For Good has "extra meat". The 45-year-old director has praised Cynthia Erivo, 38, and Ariana Grande, 32, for their portrayals of Elphaba and Glinda respectively and is "excited" to "complete" the story for fans when the second part of the story reaches cinemas next month.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 25

Ariana Grande Reveals How Madonna, Beyoncé, and Mariah Carey Welcomed Her into Pop Stardom

Ariana Grande, the pop superstar and "Wicked" actress, has shared heartfelt memories of how her music idols helped her navigate the early days of her career.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 21

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Recap: Whitney & Jordan Top the Leaderboard Before a Surprise Elimination

Dancing With the Stars fans were changed for good during the show’s first-ever Wicked Night. To celebrate the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good, the remaining couples danced to hits from the beloved Broadway show and film adaptation.

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20 celebrities who inadvertently became viral memes

Celebrity status is one thing, but becoming a viral meme from a single, unscripted moment is a new level of fame. Check out these 20 stars who accidentally became viral memes.

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20 celebrity names you’ve been saying wrong this entire time

You've said their names a thousand times, but it turns out you've probably been getting them wrong all along. From Hollywood A-listers to pop music icons, get ready to relearn some of the most famous names in the business.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 18

Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater Keep Their Breakup Quiet As 'Wicked 2' Release Approaches: 'Romance Is Not Built To Last'

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have quietly stepped out of the spotlight as the release of "Wicked 2" nears, and several insiders say their relationship has run its course.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 17

Wicked: For Good has a secret major cast member, director Jon M. Chu teases

Wicked: For Good features a secret major actor, director Jon M. Chu has said. The upcoming musical blockbuster picks up after the events of 2024’s Wicked and follows Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda, and Chu, 45, has now revealed that The Cowardly Lion is voiced by a major actor.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 24

Wicked For Good Final Trailer Features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Back in Oz

The final trailer for Wicked For Good has dropped, and it promises us plenty of Oz thrills and heartbreak. It also teases that yes, we will be seeing the main quartet from The Wizard of Oz, although they will be unknowingly be sent to defeat the heroine we love.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 24

'Wicked: For Good' trailer: Flying monkeys, soaring songs and angry mobs, oh my!

Wicked: For Good is so close that we can practically feel the wind from Elphaba’s broomstick.

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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 15

Ben Stiller reveals Ariana Grande has 'blended in' on Meet the Parents 4

Ben Stiller has insisted Ariana Grande has "blended in" well on the set of Meet the Parents 4. The 32-year-old pop star has joined the cast of comedy sequel Focker In-Law appearing opposite Ben and Robert De Niro, who have appeared in all three previous movies, and Ben is adamant the singer has fitted in well since joining the project.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 14

Ariana Grande 'incredibly bothered' by ticket touts

Ariana Grande is working to stop secondary ticket resellers profiting off her upcoming tour. The 32-year-old singer is devastated that genuine fans are missing out on tickets to next year’s The Eternal Sunshine Tour, while ticket touts are making money and she revealed she has been working hard on a solution.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 10

Ariana Grande Adds US, Canada Shows to Eternal Sunshine Tour Following Presale Rush

Ariana Grande has added nine new North American dates to her highly anticipated 2026 "Eternal Sunshine" world tour after overwhelming demand during presales.

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21st-century artists who will someday be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Right now, many Gen Xers are starting to feel their bones bend and break a little more than usual as their favorite artists from their youth are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, since nominees are only eligible 25 years after their debut commercial release. Let’s take a look at 21st-century musicians who will likely end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one day.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 8

Ariana Grande Scores Video of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande won big as she scored the Video of the Year award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The honor was for her short film, Brighter Days Ahead, marking her return to the VMAs after a five-year absence.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 8

Ariana Grande thanks therapist and 'gay people' after MTV VMAs success

Ariana Grande thanked her therapist and "gay people" after winning the Best Pop prize at the MTV Music Video Awards (VMAs). The One Last Time hitmaker

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 8

Lady Gaga Dominates 2025 MTV VMAs With Four Wins, Ariana Grande Follows With Three + All the Winners

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards ended with a clear queen of the night: Lady Gaga. The superstar walked away with four trophies, the most of any artist, while Ariana Grande followed close behind with three.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 7

Why Is Ariana Grande at the MTV VMAs After 7 Years? Inside Her Surprise Mariah Carey Tribute

Ariana Grande is done saying “Thank You, Next” to MTV’s Video Music Awards. While Grande was not on the confirmed list of attendees for the VMAs, fans quickly got wind that the Wicked star would be returning to the awards ceremony.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / August 29

Thank U, Next Stop! Ariana announces Grande Eternal Sunshine Tour

Ariana Grande is officially back and bigger than ever - with the announcement of the Eternal Sunshine Tour. No tears left… just tickets for her first tour in six years, and she’s making sure fans won’t miss a moment.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 28

Ariana Grande announces 2026 summer tour

Grande hasn’t hit the road as a musician since 2019, with acting roles and a global pandemic putting her touring days on pause.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25

'Wicked: For Good' director says "the stakes are higher than ever" for Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba

We are officially less than three months away from Wicked: For Good, and director Jon M. Chu is giving a new preview of what is in store for Cynthia Erivo.

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Entertainment News / Music Times / July 17

Ariana Grande Addresses Music Retirement Rumors on Instagram

Ariana Grande has officially shut down questions about retiring from music, making it clear fans will continue to hear her voice. In an Instagram post on July 16, she reassured followers that music remains her "lifeline." According to ENews, the singer posted a video clip of herself performing at the 2024 Met Gala.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 17

Ariana Grande mourns beloved Nonna

Ariana Grande's grandmother has died. The Wicked actress has shared the sad news that her beloved Nonna, Marjorie Grande, has passed away at the age of 99, having spent her final moments surrounded by her family and friends.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 1

Ariana Grande joins the cast of 'Meet the Parents 4'

Ariana Grande officially has her first project post-Wicked, and it's a fun one: Meet the Parents 4.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 28

Ariana Grande closes her 'eternal sunshine' era with pair of new releases

Ariana Grande closes her 'eternal sunshine' era with release of new deluxe album and 'Brighter Days Ahead' short film

Ariana Grande is giving fans a pretty fun release day with eternal sunshine deluxe and brighter days ahead, the short film both dropping today.

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Dolly Parton talks teaming up with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Miley Cyrus

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 11

Ariana Grande is releasing new music later this month

Ariana Grande is releasing her 'Eternal Sunshine' deluxe album later this month. The 31-year-old singer and actress - whose music career has been on hold as she focused on her big screen role in 'Wicked' - has finally confirmed a release date for the special edition of her 2024 record, which will feature new songs.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 3

Kristin Chenoweth, WICKED’S Original Broadway Glinda, Made Matching Jackets for Her and Ariana Grande

Wicked is taking the world by storm, and is a bona fide cultural phenomenon. The cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musical (itself an adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s novel) is now the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation of all time at the domestic box office.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 12

Ariana Grande Begs Disney to Keep TWILIGHT ZONE Tower of Terror in Orlando

Pop superstar Ariana Grande is hoping to channel a little of her Wicked character Glinda’s magic, and cast a spell to save a Disney Parks icon. We’ve learned, via Entertainment Weekly, that while Grande was appearing on Bowen Yang and Matt Roger’s Las Culturistas podcast, she made an impassioned plea to Disney.