Ariana Grande’s boyfriend Ethan Slater reacts to her ‘Wicked’ acting — and cringey press tour with Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend Ethan Slater reacts to her ‘Wicked’ acting — and cringey press tour with Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande is dancing through life — and Ethan Slater is here for it. The 32-year-old recently spoke about his girlfriend, 31, and costar Cynthia Erivo’s emotional press tour for “Wicked” and their highly-praised acting chops. “They wear their heart on their sleeves, you know? Their ability to be so connected to their emotions in this … Read more

Ariana Grande refused to sing hip-hop version of ‘Wicked’ hit ‘Popular’: ‘Absolutely not’

Ariana Grande refused to sing hip-hop version of ‘Wicked’ hit ‘Popular’: ‘Absolutely not’

Ariana Grande is not that girl. The Grammy winner, 31, isn’t looking to change the long beloved song “Popular” from “Wicked” despite being pitched a different and new version of the tune. “In the spirit of being open to new things for the movie, my music team and I thought, let’s refresh the rhythm. Let’s, … Read more

Universal addresses rumor Ariana Grande was paid $15M for ‘Wicked’ — while Cynthia Erivo got a measly $1M

Universal addresses rumor Ariana Grande was paid M for ‘Wicked’ — while Cynthia Erivo got a measly M

Dancing through lies. The rumor about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” paychecks has been cleared up. It was reported online that Grande, 31, was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the … Read more

‘Wicked’ star Ariana Grande thinks Glinda is ‘a little in the closet’

‘Wicked’ star Ariana Grande thinks Glinda is ‘a little in the closet’

Ariana Grande is sharing a popular opinion. The actress, 31, reflected on the relationship her character Glinda has with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in the newly released “Wicked” movie. Grande noted that their friendship could be interpreted as a queer allegory, along with other aspects of the movie and the film where it all started, the “Wizard of Oz.” … Read more

‘Wicked’ costume designer reveals which Ariana Grande Glinda dress was the most ‘challenging’ to make — and her 1 request

‘Wicked’ costume designer reveals which Ariana Grande Glinda dress was the most ‘challenging’ to make — and her 1 request

She’s going to be popular! Paul Tazewell used his own magic to create the incredible costumes in “Wicked.” But making one iconic outfit — worn by Ariana Grande’s Glinda the Good Witch — was not an easy feat for the 60-year-old costume designer. “I would say that the bubble dress that we first see Glinda … Read more

Disney World has rules about spreading ashes at the parks — even for Ariana Grande

Disney World has rules about spreading ashes at the parks — even for Ariana Grande

Disney is for spreading magic, not ashes. On an episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, Ariana Grande revealed her mom’s wishes to have her ashes spread at Disney World — but her wish will likely never be fulfilled. Grande, 31, was discussing landmark attractions at Disneyland and Disney World with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt … Read more

Cynthia Erivo shades actresses who auditioned for Glinda in ‘Wicked’: ‘Thank goodness’ Ariana Grande was cast

Cynthia Erivo shades actresses who auditioned for Glinda in ‘Wicked’: ‘Thank goodness’ Ariana Grande was cast

Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process. Asked how they reacted after learning the other one had … Read more

Ariana Grande reveals surprise career move that’ll ‘scare the absolute s–t’ out of fans: ‘They’ll deal’

Ariana Grande reveals surprise career move that’ll ‘scare the absolute s–t’ out of fans: ‘They’ll deal’

Is Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music? The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical … Read more

Ariana Grande used her full ‘little girl’ name in ‘Wicked’ movie credits — here’s why

Ariana Grande used her full ‘little girl’ name in ‘Wicked’ movie credits — here’s why

Ariana Grande has shared why she chose to be credited under her full name, “Ariana Grande-Butera,” in the upcoming “Wicked” film adaptation. The pop star, 31, plays Glinda the Good Witch in the first part of the two-film series, set to hit theaters on Nov. 22. Though known professionally as “Ariana Grande,” the singer surprised … Read more

Ariana Grande imitates Britney Spears, transforms into Jennifer Coolidge during ‘SNL’ return

Ariana Grande imitates Britney Spears, transforms into Jennifer Coolidge during ‘SNL’ return

Ariana Grande has taste. The 31-year-old pop star channeled several iconic women in Hollywood while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. During her opening monologue, Grande joked that she was only there to host and wanted to be “low key” during the episode. Ariana Grande during her opening monologue on “SNL.” “I just want to … Read more

Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty x ‘Wicked’ collab is now available to shop

Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty x ‘Wicked’ collab is now available to shop

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. How Ozmopolitan — r.e.m. beauty’s new collection inspired by the Broadway show-turned-movie “Wicked” is now available to shop online! r.e.m. beauty is, of course, the cosmetics and skincare line by Ariana Grande, who will star in “Wicked” as … Read more

Ariana Grande breaks silence on backlash over Ethan Slater romance, denies she’s ‘an evil diva’

Ariana Grande breaks silence on backlash over Ethan Slater romance, denies she’s ‘an evil diva’

So wicked. Ariana Grande fiercely defended her relationship with boyfriend Ethan Slater in a new interview with Vanity Fair. The 31-year-old singer began dating Slater, 32, last year after they met on set of the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked” (set to hit theaters in November) around the time that they split from their respective spouses. “The most … Read more

Ariana Grande slammed by Jeffrey Dahmer victim’s family for saying serial killer was her dream dinner guest

Ariana Grande slammed by Jeffrey Dahmer victim’s family for saying serial killer was her dream dinner guest

The family of one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims slammed “sick” Ariana Grande for once saying that the prolific killer was her dream dinner guest. Appearing on the “Podcrushed” podcast earlier this month, the “We Can’t Be Friends” hitmaker, 31, recalled telling a group of kids during a Q&A that she was interested in sitting down … Read more

Scooter Braun retiring from music management after losing Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber as clients

Scooter Braun retiring from music management after losing Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber as clients

Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to his career in music management. The 42-year-old announced on Instagram Monday that after 23 years he’s retiring from music management but is keeping his position as CEO of HYBE America, the South Korean entertainment corporation behind K-pop megastars BTS. This comes after Braun parted ways with some of his biggest … Read more

Ariana DeBose, Tonys Host, Just Might Be the Busiest Woman on Broadway

Ariana DeBose, Tonys Host, Just Might Be the Busiest Woman on Broadway

“Baby,” Ariana DeBose confided, “you are always on.” DeBose, an Oscar winner and a longtime Broadway phenom, was speaking of herself, in the second person, last Saturday evening. Dressed in a beige ribbed tank, athletic shorts and chunky heeled boots, she was still glistening from a rehearsal for Sunday’s Tony Awards broadcast. “On” is an … Read more

Celebs can’t get enough of Maison Margiela — Zendaya, Ariana Grande

Celebs can’t get enough of  Maison Margiela — Zendaya, Ariana Grande

French luxury house Maison Margiela, founded in 1988, is known for pushing the envelope with couture creations that highlight the dark, romantic and whimsical. John Galliano — the label’s current creative directory and a veteran of iconic labels Dior and Givenchy — cranked up the heat for multiple custom confections at the 2024 Met Gala’s … Read more

Ariana Madix storms off ‘VPR’ as cast sides with Tom Sandoval in chilling Season 11 finale

Ariana Madix storms off ‘VPR’ as cast sides with Tom Sandoval in chilling Season 11 finale

This could be the end of Ariana Madix on “Vanderpump Rules.” Madix, 38, walked off the Season 11 finale that aired Tuesday after her ex, Tom Sandoval, tried approaching her on camera. The “Chicago” star took her mic off and prepared to leave the cast event in San Francisco with her boyfriend, Daniel Wai — … Read more

Easter egg hunt: Reading between the lyrics of Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake

Easter egg hunt: Reading between the lyrics of Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake

It’s an egg-cellent time to be a pop fan. And while Taylor Swift may be music’s boss bunny when it comes to burrowing those Easter eggs for us to dig out and dissect — a tunneling trend that will no doubt continue when she drops “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19 — she isn’t … Read more

Listening to Ariana Grande, Drake and Eminem in your car can make you a better driver: study

Listening to Ariana Grande, Drake and Eminem in your car can make you a better driver: study

New research has found that listening to popular artists like Drake, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Harry Styles can make you a better driver. A study by Autotrader tested car operators, who were subjected to 20 popular artists while their “hazard perception” was being tested on the road. A new study suggested that … Read more

Ariana Grande hits the bright spot with the breakup bops on ‘Eternal Sunshine’: review

Ariana Grande hits the bright spot with the breakup bops on ‘Eternal Sunshine’: review

The new Ariana Grande album is, as the kids say, a vibe. And the mood of “Eternal Sunshine” — the octave-leaping diva’s first LP since 2020’s “Positions” — is a forever forecast of cloud-busting, post-breakup bliss. Whether it’s self-renewal or a romantic one, Grande’s seventh studio set is the kind of spring awakening that we … Read more