Pop star Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo were the center of attention as they arrived at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, August 26th.
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After years of anticipation, the iconic Broadway musical Wicked is finally gracing the silver screen. With an A-list cast featuring Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, the film promises to bring the beloved story to life in spectacular fashion. But that’s not all – Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, Ethan Slater, and Keala Settle join the ensemble, adding even more star power and talent to this highly anticipated adaptation. The musical’s original creators, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, are collaborating on the screenplays, ensuring that the film remains faithful to the stage version while expanding its world and characters. Composer Stephen Schwartz has also penned the new songs for the film, promising a musical extravaganza that will delight fans and newcomers alike.
Universal Pictures has released the official trailer for its highly anticipated adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, Wicked. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as Elphaba and Glinda, two young women who form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Together, they navigate the complexities of their friendship and their own identities, ultimately transforming into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, respectively. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu and adapted from Gregory Maguire’s novel, promises to captivate audiences with its dazzling visuals and beloved musical numbers. Wicked is set to hit theaters in two parts, with the first part arriving on November 27, 2024.
Baz Luhrmann’s enchanting interpretation of the Met Gala exhibition, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, transported guests into a whimsical forest filled with dancers, a choir, and an orchestra. The elaborate production showcased glittering beauty, with gold leaf hair accents and natural textures for the dancers. The makeup, inspired by John Galliano and Pat McGrath, featured bold glitter and trippy Tinkerbell eyes, creating a glamorous and ethereal ambiance.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took the stage at the after-party for the Met Gala, surprising attendees with a magical performance inspired by fairytales. Grande, wearing a custom Maison Margiela Artisanal dress, opened her set with a rendition of “Once Upon a Dream” from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”. She was joined by 30 dancers and a 40-person choir, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. Erivo joined Grande for a duet of “When You Believe”, made famous by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. The performance marked a perfect ending to a glamorous evening celebrating the latest exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Pop superstar Ariana Grande made a dazzling appearance at the 2024 Met Gala, marking her second time attending the prestigious fashion event. She chose a custom Loewe bustier dress in mother of pearl, designed by Jonathan Anderson. The dress featured a hand-pleated, multi-layered silk chiffon skirt inspired by the iridescence of the nacre mineral. Grande’s previous Met Gala appearance in 2018 saw her in a custom Vera Wang gown adorned with imagery from Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgement’. This year, she opted for a lighter, more ethereal look that solidified her status as one of the night’s best-dressed attendees.
Pop star Ariana Grande made a captivating appearance on the Met Gala red carpet, embodying the theme of ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’. Her attire, designed by Anthony, featured ethereal 3-D wings and a stunning mother-of-pearl corset, reflecting the theme’s focus on fantasy and whimsy. Using products from her own line, R.E.M. Beauty, Anthony created a glamorous yet subdued makeup look, using pearlescent skin, sheer pink washes, and the Hypernova Satin Matte Blush in ‘In Your Dream’. Stylist Mimi Cuttrell, hair stylist Alyx Liu, and nail artist Daniel Taverez collaborated to complete the ensemble.
Ariana Grande debuted a floral Oscar de la Renta minidress at CinemaCon, embodying her ‘Wicked’ character Glinda and hinting at this year’s Met Gala’s ‘Sleeping Beauties’ and ‘Garden of Time’ themes. The singer’s over-the-top dress features a yellow center and white petals reminiscent of a blooming flower.
In the wake of the ‘Quiet on Set’ docuseries, which has shed light on disturbing experiences faced by child actors including Drake Bell and Giovonnie Samuels, it has been reported that Ariana Grande, a former child star on the Nickelodeon show ‘Victorious,’ has declined to participate for the time being. According to OK! Magazine, Grande and other former child actors such as Amanda Bynes and Jamie Lynn Spears turned down offers to share their experiences because they are not ready to discuss the topic publicly.