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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

The Wicked movie’s version of ‘Popular’ almost sounded very different. Then Ariana Grande stepped in

Ariana Grande put her foot down when it came to making one major change in the film adaptation of Wicked.

The 31-year-old pop star plays Glinda the Good alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp. The story follows two friends whose relationship reaches a crossroads, with the actors drawing some mockery after a series of teary interviews promoting the film.

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