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Regardless of your interest, the excitement surrounding Wicked: For Good is unavoidable. After a hectic press tour for the initial installment, attention is now on the stars and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

They Are Still to Support Each Other Mutually

The previous promotional tour was famous for the strong connection between the two stars. Their emotional interviews and expressions of friendship captured significant attention. Despite teasing about being “annoying,” their relationship remains strong. At the recent event, Erivo opted to skip interviews to rest her vocals, while Grande allegedly joined her as a show of support. Inquiring about their emotions before the film's finale, they expressed “overwhelming gratitude.”

Reports indicate that one star lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the movie premiere. Ariana Grande opted out of interviews to stand with her.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

The sight of two successful women in their thirties frequently fussing over each other has sparked theories. They share multiple matching tattoos inspired by the franchise, including “For good” inside their hands. On a podcast, one star explained that their goal is to “take care of each other” and that she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the Singapore premiere, an individual jumped over the red carpet and rushed toward Ariana Grande. Cynthia Erivo quickly stepped in to protect her before security restrained the assailant. Named as an admitted “troll,” he later shared footage of the incident online, prompting strong criticism. He faced penalties and was sentenced to jail.

{4. Grande and Slater Are Said to Be ‘Doing Great!!!’

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, features in the sequel. The couple connected during production of the original, during prior relationships. Even with online sharing, the pair not done joint press and appeared apart in group photos, fueling breakup speculation. But, insiders familiar with the pair recently dismissed these claims, affirming that everything is “fine” between them.

{5. The Film Is Encouraging Stars to Go Vegan ‘Permanently’

Jeff Goldblum, who plays The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that working on the movie prompted him to give up meat. The two stars are dedicated plant-based, and Michelle Yeoh adheres to a vegan lifestyle. This has motivated animal rights groups to reach out to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to switch to a vegan diet. To date, he has remains non-committal but applauded the movie's themes of tolerance.

{6. The Yellow-Brick Road Is Paved With Gold …

Pre-sale numbers for Wicked: For Good are reportedly surpassing those of the first film. In the UK theaters, passes are selling at over double the rate. It has additionally inspired numerous promotional partnerships, from drinks to television specials. In London also featured a promotional yellow brick display with song lyrics. Given the success, there is talk about a potential next installment.

{7. … and Could Be Leading Grande Away From Music

Ariana Grande has suggested that her forthcoming tour—the initial in almost a decade—could be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be shifting to acting, including an anticipated project with Robert De Niro. Additionally, she has developed hobbies like birdwatching and showing interest in entomology. Listeners eagerly awaiting new music, it might be a long delay.