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  • Ariana Grande refused to sing a popular hip-hop version of a song in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked"
  • Grande is set to play the role of Glinda in the movie
  • The decision was made to keep the song true to its original Broadway roots
  • Grande's decision reflects her desire to honor the original material and stay true to the character she is portraying
  • The article discusses the importance of staying faithful to the source material in adaptations Tone: informative and respectful
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Wicked
  Variety     7 hours ago
Wicked Team Considered Making Popular More Hip-Hop. Ariana Grande Refused: Absolutely Not. I Want To Be Glinda, Not Ariana Playing Glinda
“Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that he pitched Ariana Grande on a different version of “Popular” for the film adaptation that she instantly turned down. The Grammy winner was adamant that her Glinda could not have any traces of her own music career, so she […]
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