Ariana Grande Turned Down a Hip-Hop Version of 'Popular'

Ariana Grande refused to sing hip-hop version of ‘Wicked’ hit ‘Popular’: ‘Absolutely not’
Meanwhile, fans have been in a frenzy over rumors that Grande was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
Here's Why Ariana Grande Said ‘No' to a Hip-Hop Version of ‘Popular' in ‘Wicked'
Critics and fans alike have been raving about Ariana Grande‘s performance as Glinda in the new film adaptation of Wicked. But according to the show's original composer, one of her most pivotal scenes almost sounded very different.
Ariana Grande foreshadowed her Wicked role because she released Popular 12 years ago!?
It’s also probably the worst pop song that’s ever touched my ears – but who cares! It’s for the plot. For the lore. Here’s the story of how Ariana Grande foreshadowed her Glinda role in Wicked with Popular Song all the way back in 2012. ariana grande sampling ‘popular’ from ‘wicked’ for her song popular song, 2013 pic.twitter.com/2J5DVmvOdC
‘Wicked' Team Considered Making ‘Popular' More Hip-Hop. Ariana Grande Refused: ‘Absolutely Not. I Want to Be Glinda, Not Ariana Playing Glinda'
Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that he pitched Ariana Grande on a different version of “Popular” for the film adaptation that she instantly turned down.
Ariana Grande Shut Down A Hip-Hop Version Of ‘Popular’ But Did OK Another ‘Wicked’ Song Change
In a new Los Angeles Times oral history, Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz explains:
Ariana Grande Rejected A Hip-Hop Version Of “Popular”
When 'Wicked's composer and lyricist suggested a hip-hop version of "Popular" for the movie, Ariana Grande put a stop to it. Here's why she rejected the idea.
Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’
The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”
Ariana Grande refused to change her stance regarding 'Wicked' character
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Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma
Ariana Grande is sharing the magic of “Wicked” with her grandmother Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, even if just for one night.
The Wicked movie’s version of ‘Popular’ almost sounded very different. Then Ariana Grande stepped in
While some have hit out at the movie’s “washed out” appearance, it has generally been received positively, breaking box office records in the process. Wicked, based on the Broadway stage adaptation, is also an adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West ,
Ariana Grande Admits She ‘Scared’ Herself With Aggressive Delivery of ‘Popular’ Lyric That’s Gone Viral on TikTok
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Ariana Grande makes confession about viral ‘RIGHT!’ soundbite from ‘Wicked’
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Ariana Grande Responded To Her Lyric Change In Wicked
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