Ariana Grande Calls Out OfficialWickedFilm Account for Posting Wrong Lyrics to Her Song 'Popular'

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Grande in July 2024.Photo:Matthew Stockman/Getty

Ariana Grande attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

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Have the lyrics toWickedchanged for good? The answer is no, according toAriana Grande.

On Nov. 13, the officialWickedfilm account on Instagramteased Grande’s version of Galinda/Glinda’s well-known song “Popular"in a video featuring lyrics and clips from the scene in the upcoming musical film. However, the star then left a comment calling out the account for apparently sharing an incorrect lyric.

In the video, Grande’s character sings the song to costarCynthia Erivoas Elphaba, and the lyrics read: “Popular, you’re gonna be popular / I’ll teach you the proper poise when you talk to boys / Little ways to flirt and flounce, ooh!”

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The official ‘Wicked’ film account on Instagram.Wicked Movie/Instagram

Ariana Grande Calls Out Official Wicked Film Account for Posting Wrong Lyrics to Her Song Popular

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Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters Nov. 22. The film also starsJonathan Baileyas Fiyero,Jeff Goldblumas the Wizard, Marissa Bode as Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee,Keala Settleas Miss Coddle,Ethan Slateras Boq andMichelle Yeohas Madame Morrible.

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Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande in New York City in October 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande attend an Special Cast and Filmmakers Screening Of WICKED at DGA Theater on October 28, 2024 in New York City.

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In a recent interview with PEOPLE,Kristin Chenoweth— who originated the role of Galinda/Glinda on Broadway — said she “can’t wait” for the world to see Grande in the role.

“I couldn’t be more excited for her, and I can’t wait for the world to see what I know, which is how funny she is,” she said. “She’s wickedly funny, a fantastic actor and she’s going to get the opportunity to show it in this part.”

Chenoweth, 56, also revealed the advice she gave Grande. “I told her, ‘You need to do your version of Glinda and I’m giving you permission. And that’s the only way I’ve helped her,” she explained. “I let go of the reins.”

source: people.com