Wicked’s Ariana Grande Rejected Offer To Revise ‘Popular’ With More Hip-Hop: ‘Absolutely Not’

Story by Brandon Schreur

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Ariana Grande stands her ground, rejecting a 'hip-hop' remix of 'Popular' in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation.

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Grande was adamant about staying true to the role of Glinda, refusing to let the iconic song be 'refreshed' with a more modern, hip-hop sound.
Cinematographer Alice Brooks reveals the creative approach to capturing the dazzling 'Popular' number in the intimate dorm room set, using a skylight to create the perfect 'spotlight' for Grande.

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Ariana Grande, Stephen Schwartz, Alice Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Wicked, Wicked, Wicked: Part Two

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