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Ariana Grande jokingly shouts out ‘Botox and Juvederm’ while accepting award

‘I never thought at the age of 31 I would be hearing the words ‘rising star’ again,’ actor jokes

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande to keep her Wicked speaking voice

Ariana Grande has declared her 'Wicked' speaking voice might "stay" for good after she went through months of vocal training to perfect her tone to play Galinda in the big screen adaptation of the hit stage show.

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu demanded Ariana Grande ‘overcome her pop star image’ to play Glinda

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu demanded Ariana Grande had to "overcome" her pop star image during her audition process for Glinda.

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Wicked director reveals original idea for Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth cameo

Jon M Chu has revealed his original ideas for bringing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth into 'Wicked'.

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Britney Spears ‘convinced son Jayden James Federline has future in music’

After they reunited for Christmas, Britney Spears is said to be convinced her son Jayden James Federline has a future in music.

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Britney Spears to be honoured as ‘human icon’ in upcoming biopic

In a new interview with the director of the project Jon M Chu, the filmmaker has said Britney Spears will be honoured as a “human icon” in her upcoming biopic.

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Don’t Look Up director predicts Wicked could be banned ‘if America keeps going on the track it is’

Adam McKay called ‘Wicked Part 1’ one of the ‘most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made’

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Chenoweth defends Wicked from 1 Mil Moms

As a Christian woman, Chenoweth calls out "all the silliness that these women spew out of hate"

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Kristin Chenoweth defends Wicked against accusations it’s too gay: ‘They are spewing hate’

A conservative group is calling for parents to boycott the movie

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande 'worked hard' with a vocal coach for Wicked

Pop star Ariana Grande has confessed she "worked really hard" with a vocal coach for her role in 'Wicked' because she wanted to perfect the "operatic" style of her character's singing voice because it's very different to how she usually performs.

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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager criticize Golden Globes for snubbing Wicked director Jon M. Chu

‘Wicked’ was nominated for four Golden Globes on Monday, December 9

The Independent UK

Golden Globes snubs and surprises: Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal and Blitz miss out

Many hit projects and stars were overlooked in the shortlist, and others were unexpectedly recognised.

Evening Standard

Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn Wicked role

‘I was like, there’s no way she’s prepared for this,’ the director said

The Independent UK

'Wicked' Wins Big At National Board Of Review Awards

National Board of Review awards 'Wicked' as best film, with Jon M. Chu winning best director. Other winners include Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman. Excitem...

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The Independent UK

'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

The National Board of Review put its full support behind John M

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Wicked’s Marissa Bode Says There’s Plot Changes Involving Her Character’s Disability In Part 2

“We changed this part in this way so that it felt less like a fixing moment.”

The Guardian - US

‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel

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“This Made Me Believe In Miracles”: Internet Speechless After Old ‘Wicked’ Prediction Goes Viral

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Part of 'Wicked’s Magic? Its Cinematographer, Alice Brooks

The ‘Wicked’ director of photography had an extensive process for creating an Oz like movie audiences have never seen before.

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Ariana Grande refused to make Wicked song more 'hip-hop'

Chart star Ariana Grande refused to make one of her 'Wicked' songs more 'hip-hop' because she didn't want to be seen as a pop singer playing a character.

The Independent UK

Wicked director defends film’s colour grading after ‘washed out’ appearance divides fans

‘There’s colour all over it’ the director hit back

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Jeff Goldblum compares Wicked’s Wizard to ‘self-glorifying nincompoop’ MCU role

Jeff Goldblum thinks his Wizard of Oz from 'Wicked' and Grandmaster role from 'Thor: Ragnarok' are similar because both characters are "self-glorifying nincompoops".

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu wants cinema volume turned up

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu has insisted cinemas need to turn up the volume for screenings of his new movie-musical to allow audiences to watch the film as it was "intended".

The Independent UK

Crazy Rich Asians director shares update about sequel: ‘The bar is too high’

The sequel was announced in 2018

The Guardian - AU

Wicked director tells audience members to ask cinemas to turn up the volume

Jon M Chu encouraged fans to take their audio experience into their own hands, ahead of the film’s opening weekend

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