Early on, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell decided that the beauty of Oz needed to be reflected in the wardrobes of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). This would help define their identities as part of the magical world envisioned by director Jon M. Chu. He took inspiration from “Oz,” the “ Wicked ” novel, and nature.

Costumes from the hit movie musical "Wicked" are on display at a North Texas Museum in a new exhibit open today.

Grande’s longtime vocal coach, Eric Vetro, who’s worked with her since she was 13, played a key role in helping her embody Glinda. Through a series of physical and vocal exercises, Vetro focused on building “muscle memory” to make her transformation feel natural.

Wicked director Jon M Chu has explained why he decided to cut an emotional scene between Elphaba and Glinda.

But in 2024’s Wicked, the majority of the songs, largely sung by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, are just as good as the original recordings featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. Some of the movie tracks, dare I say, are even better than their stage equivalents.

Genuinely counting down the days until Wicked: For Good comes out and we get to do this entire press cycle all over again—and apparently the movie has some surprises. Specifically, a brand new Glinda song by composer Stephen Schwartz.

Grande says that the new song is an "important and pivotal moment for Glinda" and "it's a decision making moment." Ariana Grande attends The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani ...

Ariana Grande's career is one of transformation. She's mastered reinvention from her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping pop career. Now, in her most ambitious turn yet, she's poised to dazzle the Oscars as Glinda,

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently sat down with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, to discuss her experiences creating Glinda for the big screen and what fans can expect from the next installment.

Ariana Grande asked that question last night, when she slipped into an archival gown from the label to attend Variety’s 10 Directors To Watch & Creative Impact Awards. For the occasion, she wore a gothic design complete with a voluminous skirt—perhaps a nod not just to her Wicked character,

Ariana Grande recently spoke with Variety ’s Awards Circuit podcast, where she opened up about preparing for her dream role as Glinda in Wicked and spilled a little bit of tea regarding a new, upcoming deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine and Glinda’s new song in Wicked ’s second installment,