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Ariana Grande didn't want to make "Popular" more hip hop - AV Club
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Pop superstar Ariana Grande shuns hip-hop for a more wholesome Glinda in Wicked film adaptation
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- Grande reportedly told Wicked composer that she wants to embody the character, not just play her as 'Ariana Grande'
- The singer's commitment to authenticity could set her up for critical acclaim, despite her massive mainstream appeal
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Ariana Grande, Wicked, Popular, Wicked