Ariana Grande’s Oscars 2025 Look: Glinda Glam Tease Stuns Fans!

Ariana Grande is rejoicifying over what is sure to be a swankified look.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m thrilled to share that I, much like the enchanting star, am already meticulously planning my ensemble for the 2025 Oscars, which will unfold in the city of angels on March 2. The reason behind this anticipation? I find myself recognized among the Supporting Actress nominees for my captivating portrayal of Glinda. Can’t wait to strut my stuff on the red carpet!

Ariana remained tight-lipped about the details of her attire, but she did reveal that she’s already designing her outfit for the upcoming event. Speaking with TopMob News at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 9th, she said, “I’m quite excited about it and I can’t wait to wear it.

However, when asked about her potential Academy Awards outfit drawing inspiration from “Wicked”, she simply replied, “I can’t reveal anything else yet. It’s too early!” (Don’t forget to catch Ariana on TopMob News tonight, February 10th at 11 p.m.)

One point that could use a bit more clarification is the continuation of the story, specifically “Wicked Part Two,” which is titled “Wicked: For Good“. This musical production is scheduled for release on Thanksgiving this year. In it, Ariana Grande will reprise her role as Glinda, and she’ll be sharing the stage with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba as they deal with the aftermath of their journey to Oz from the end of part one.

Ariana acknowledged that the films vary significantly. “In an emotional sense, they are really distinct,” she said. “Glinda experiences a lot and we witness her growth, delving deeper into her transformation, which becomes more complete.

In her own words, at age 31, she expressed, “Many might wonder if she’s virtuous or villainous, but she truly embodies goodness. Through this story, we follow her transformation into Glinda the Kind, and it’s an enchanting journey.

However, prior to setting off for the promotional tour of the second and concluding part of “Wicked”, featuring co-stars such as Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum, they first had to attend the Oscars ceremony. There, the film received nine awards in total, alongside Ariana’s nomination.

As soon as she found out about her nomination, Ariana exclaimed with delight, “What a breathtaking experience! It’s a unique and unprepared-for moment.

After the nomination event, where her fellow actor Bowen Yang served as host, Ariana graciously acknowledged her appreciation.

Taking a moment amid sobs to express my heartfelt gratitude to @theacademy for this extraordinary acknowledgement,” the Grammy winner posted on Instagram January 23. “I can’t stop crying, as expected. I feel incredibly humbled and deeply honored to be among such illustrious company and sharing this with little Ari who was recently watching Judy Garland sing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ before the magnificent bubble appeared.

She expressed to Cynthia, who’s been nominated for Best Actress, “I am incredibly proud of my Elphie, my sister, my dearest @cynthiaerivo. Your talent is boundless and you truly deserve every tulip in every garden. I love you without reservation, forever.

For more on Wicked, keep reading.

– Reporting by Nikki Novak

In the original book “Wicked,” there was a significant character named the Time Dragon Clock, which was actually a traveling puppet show. This feature debuted in the Broadway production at the beginning but went by the name Time Dragon Clock. Contrastingly, in the movie version, it is merely hinted at when Ariana Grande’s character, Glinda, informs the people of Oz about Cynthia Erivo’s character, Elphaba’s, demise.

In the stage version, we only get hints about Elphaba’s childhood and early life, but no scenes actually depict her as a young child. Contrastingly, the movie provides a detailed look at Elphaba’s upbringing and even shows her exhibiting magical abilities from a tender age. The film also introduces Dulcibear, a talking bear character played by Sharon D. Clarke, who is present at Elphaba’s birth and takes on the role of raising her when her father, the governor of Munchkinland (portrayed by Andy Nyman), is shocked by her green skin. Additionally, Dulcibear offers insights into why Elphaba becomes so passionately protective of animals and their rights to communicate, a key theme in both the film and the musical.

In the Broadway musical, I was already a student at Shiz University, attending to care for my sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode). In the film, I merely went there to drop her off. However, when Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) witnessed my show of power, she persuaded me to enroll instead. The events that followed were largely similar, with Glinda inadvertently agreeing to share a room with me, and the musical version suggesting that perhaps my room assignment had been overlooked.

In both the film and the play, a character named Doctor Dillamond (voiced by Peter Dinklage in the movie) is a goat who can talk and serves as the history teacher at Shiz University. He informs students about the ongoing threat against animals in Oz. The movie also presents other talking animal characters who seem to be part of an animal resistance group, but these characters don’t appear in the play. In the play, the song “Something Bad” takes place in Doctor Dillamond’s classroom, whereas in the movie it is sung by him and Elphaba in his private living quarters.

In both the musical and film adaptation, a love triangle is presented among Glinda, Elphaba, and the character named Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero). Despite this similarity, the way Fiyero meets Elphaba varies between the stage production and the movie. In the play, Fiyero nearly runs over Elphaba with his carriage upon arrival at Shiz, delivered by a servant. On the other hand, in the film, Fiyero almost steps on Elphaba while riding his horse through the woods close to the university, with him jokingly commenting that she was hard to spot amidst the foliage due to her camouflage.

Upon hearing Doctor Dillamond’s dismissal from Shiz, a fresh professor steps in, showcasing innovative cages for animals. In my perspective, these cages were heartbreaking, particularly when I observed a sorrowful lion cub confined within one. Elphaba, driven by fury, uses her powers to instigate chaos among the students and the professor, ultimately freeing the cub and leading it to safety in the stage production. In the film adaptation, instead of causing uncontrollable movements, she employs poppies to put everyone into a peaceful slumber, a clever nod to the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, where she had similarly lulled Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion to sleep in a field of poppies.

In the movie version of the story, a minor alteration occurs as Elphaba departs to meet the Wizard: Instead of bidding farewell in the musical, her father appears at the train station and is introduced by Nessarose to Boq (Ethan Slater) there.

In this movie adaptation, you’ll find additional insights about the Grimmerie, a centuries-old tome of enchantments, penned in a language no longer understood by contemporary Ozians. Although the film doesn’t introduce any entirely new songs, it does expand upon “One Short Day.” The extended edition enriches the Wizard’s mythos, suggesting he is the sole individual who can decipher the Grimmerie, supposedly fulfilling an Ozian prophecy long anticipated (which turns out to be untrue, as he cannot read it, but Elphaba ultimately demonstrates this ability).

In addition to being the song undergoing the most transformation from the stage to the film, “One Short Day” also includes an unexpected element. A brand-new section in the movie features guest stars who played original characters in the Broadway production – Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. They are billed as Wiz-O-Mania Super Stars, portraying roles that were not present in the stage version but serve to delight fans of the musical by offering a double dose of nostalgia as they intermingle with Erivo and Grande in the Emerald City.

In both adaptations of Wicked, the Wizard initially enchants Elphaba and Glinda. Unlike the book, in the movie he uses a large replica of Oz to cast the spell, claiming it will be the foundation for a path to the Emerald City. He even grants them the power to choose the color of this road, resulting in the well-known Yellow Brick Road.

In the movie adaptation, Elphaba’s major musical number is extended compared to the stage production, featuring a brief glimpse of her past self in a vision, which encourages her to depart and rename herself. This moment, a flashback not present in the play, contributes to her decision to leave the Wizard and Glinda behind.

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