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Feb 2025
1h 15m

Ariana Grande - 'Wicked'

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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One of the biggest pop stars on the planet, who is now an Oscar-nominated actress, reflects on how she broke into showbiz as a kid, each of her studio albums, how music has helped her through tough times, why she yearned for years to play Glinda, how her fame helped her to understand the pros and cons of being "Popular," plus much more. Learn more about your ... Show More
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