Ariana Grande addresses 'concerns' about her body: 'We can look different'

Fans of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked can finally rejoice as the first glimpses of the upcoming film adaptation have been revealed.Even though the (first) movie is still a year and a half away from its release, director Jon Chu took to Twitter to give fans a sneak peek of what they can expect from the highly anticipated film.Chu posted two photos, one of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and another of Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the South.In the caption, Chu teased fans by stating, “You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? Here is your very FIRST LOOK of #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz.”You weren’t told the whole story.

Ariana Grande was pictured in her Glinda attire for the first time as she filmed “Wicked” this week.

Yes, Ariana Granda has called Kristin Chenoweth for advice on playing the upcoming big screen version of Glinda in “Wicked.” And on Wednesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Chenoweth revealed that she told the pop star to take full advantage of making the character her own.Set to release its first part this Thanksgiving, “Wicked” tells the origin story of Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the green girl who would go on to become the Wicked Witch of the West. In the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grande will play Glinda, originated on Broadway by Chenoweth, and Cynthia Erivo will play Elphaba, the role originated by Idina Menzel.Grande and Chenoweth are longtime friends — according to Chenoweth, she’s known the singer since Grande was 10 years old — and even worked together on projects like “Hairspray Live!” and “The Voice.” So, naturally, Grande was nervous taking on the role.“She was really nervous. She said, ‘I want to pay homage to you, but I’m scared.

Ariana Grande is enjoying some time off from filming Wicked.

Ariana Grande is absolutely angelic as Glinda the Good Witch.In raw video from the set of the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical, , Grande, dressed in her Glinda get-up, golden blonde hair and brows included, is seen singing the part of the opening number from the original stage show, «No One Mourns the Wicked.»Sitting on a gold-and-pink throne, Grande — who went full Glinda in a pink, tule ballgown, complete with a sparkling crown and scepter — puts her powerful vocals on display as she belts out lines from the track.The 29-year-old pop star was sure to hit some of her infamous high notes before the director yelled cut. The video also shows her getting notes from the crew as she prepares for another go at the scene.The video also previews an aerial look at the set, which sees a bit of the fantastical village that's been created for the film, including a poster that says, «Beware the Wicked Witch.»Several actors and extras are also seen on set below Grande, who is hoisted high above on her throne as she addresses the townspeople below.The video comes less than a month after Grande gave fans a look inside the world of .In the photos and videos shared to Instagram last month, the singer and her co-star, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, hug as they wear chic dresses and pose for the camera.

Ariana Grande is playing the role of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked movies and she beat out a lot of actresses for the coveted part.

Ariana Grande is in full Glinda The Good Witch mode!

Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.Director Jon M. Chu shared the two stills from the upcoming two-part movies on Instagram.“You weren’t told the whole story.

There is still a long way to go until Wicked film hits theaters and director Jon M. Chu is teasing the musical dropping the first images of the film.

Fans of the Broadway musical "Wicked" are getting their first little taste of the upcoming big screen adaptation. Director John M. Chu, who also directed the hit film "Crazy Rich Asians," tweeted out an image of Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande respectively, in a tease for the movie.

It’s the first look at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked movies!

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Good news! She’s dead. Director Jon M. Chu has revealed the first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of “Wicked.” “You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? FIRST LOOK of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote on Instagram.A post shared by Jon M Chu (@jonmchu) A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts everything that happened before Dorothy sauntered down that iconic yellow brick road — and tells the story of how a green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Erivo and Grande are starring in the film as Elphaba and Glinda, who form an unlikely friendship that is torn apart by external forces. Additional cast members include Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Ethan Slater as Boq.

ultimately went to Ariana Grande. “I definitely went out for it,” Cameron revealed to TheWrap, speaking on the press line at a “Schmigadoon!” Season 2 FYC event in North Hollywood. “I know that for everybody who did go out for it, it was a very long process.

Beijing-based sales agent Rediance has revealed first look stills for Anthony Chen’s The Breaking Ice, which has been selected for the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. 

Ariana Grande is clapping back at those commenting on her appearance.

EXCLUSIVE: Wicked filmmaker Jon M. Chu will direct a new film version of the famed Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Amazon Studios.

after making it clear that she wishes she didn’t have to address these sentiments at all. Grande went on to emphasize that commentary on body and health isn’t helpful, as even seemingly positive takes are unwarranted and potentially harmful.This content can also be viewed on the site it from., commenting on someone’s weight—regardless of intent—places an inordinate amount of focus on appearance as a tie to self-worth and overall value, meaning keeping thoughts and assumptions to oneself is usually the best route. “There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful,” says Grande.

Ariana Grande has opened up about fans’ “concerns” about her body, urging them to be kinder to others.The singer took to TikTok on Tuesday (April 11) to address long-running discussions about her appearance. “I just wanted to address your concerns about my body and talk a little bit about what it means to be a person with a body and to be seen and to be paid such close attention to,” she said as subtitles in the video read.

Ariana Grande has responded to fans’ concerns over her body. On Tuesday the 29-year-old shared an over 3-minute video to TikTok where she was vulnerable with her audience, letting them know she sees the comments about her weight, encouraging the world to be “gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what.”Grande’s Instagram comments on recent images are filled with people talking about her weight, saying she is thinner than she’s ever looked, and they are worried.