Ariana Grande
Opinion
Feminism
Wicked unveils the tyranny of feminine niceness – and that’s why your daughters must see it
The new blockbuster movie of the stage show Wicked calculates the cost of female niceness and has radical things to say about the way women are cast into rigid roles.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Latest
The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?
While the press tour for the movie adaptation of Wicked has made the term go viral, holding space isn’t new. Here’s what it means.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Ariana Grande holds Cynthia Erivo’s fingernail: A modern guide to movie promotion
They’re crying together in interviews, embracing each other on red carpets, and holding each other’s fingernails. Is this the new normal for movie promotion?
- by Nell Geraets
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Review
Perfectly cast, Wicked is made bigger and better on screen
Director Jon M. Chu has taken a successfully radical approach to the beloved Broadway musical, smoothing out the kinks in the narrative.
- by Sandra Hall
The Land of Oz and Ariana Grande land in Oz for Wicked premiere
The stars were out for the blockbuster adaptation of the hit stage musical, which premiered at the State Theatre on Sunday.
- by Robert Moran
‘Wildest, most offensive thing’: Why Cynthia Erivo doesn’t like your ‘Wicked’ fan art
A fan edited the film’s promotional poster, triggering major upset from one of its leading ladies, and a broader conversation around the ethics behind fan art.
- by Nell Geraets
Islamic State material ‘found at suspect’s home in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows’
Security officials allege the suspects wanted to commit an attack outside the stadium, killing as many people as possible using knives or self-made explosives.
- by Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich
The glamour games: Celebrities take over the Paris Olympics
Stars like Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Lady Gaga have flocked to France to catch a glimpse of Games.
- by Gemma Grant
If Zendaya and Sabrina Carpenter can be sexy, why can’t other former child stars?
Making the transition from child star to adulthood is hard enough without the judgement placed on young women embracing their sexuality.
- by Nell Geraets
Analysis
Streaming
TikTok in the sights as Universal and Spotify announce new partnership
A new Universal deal is aimed squarely at TikTok’s sweet spot, promising to “amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences” via Spotify.
- by Karl Quinn
Why are major pop stars turning their backs on Scooter Braun?
He had a famous falling out with Taylor Swift, now Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato are cutting ties with music mogul Scott ‘Scooter’ Braun.
- by Martin Boulton
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