Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been turning heads with their method of theater-kid energy during their press tour. Their viral interview with Tracy E. Gilchrist for EqualPride launched the “holding space for Defying Gravity” meme on TikTok and got many talking about their commitment to their characters. Erivo and Grande’s commitment runs deeper than […]
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In Today’s Political Climate, The Message of Wicked is More Powerful Than Ever
After holding space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” musical theater fans worldwide have begun to notice striking parallels between the events in the land of Oz and the real-life shift toward conservatism in governments around the globe. In the film’s second half, the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum, confides in Elphaba, “The […]
Wicked Brings Beloved Broadway Musical to Screen
Two decades ago, Wicked, the reimagined story of The Wizard of Oz, made its Broadway debut, starring Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. Translated into six languages, performed in over 100 cities, and seen by more than 65 million, Wicked is a phenomenon, and today, it’s hitting another milestone with the release […]
The Biggest Grammy Nominee Surprises for 2025
One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Grammy nominations is the number of women in the pop category. Female artists exclusively made up the Best Solo Performance and Best Vocal Album nominees this year. The stunning lineup of women includes Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Charlie XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter. […]
Ariana Grande’s new album was released Friday, here is my review of it (Op-Ed)
Pop superstar Ariana Grande, 30, just released her new album Eternal Sunshine this past Friday, March 8, 2024. I must say I am pretty impressed with the production of the album, Ariana’s stunning voice (as usual), her creativity, and her manner of displaying raw emotions through her lyrics. For starters, the album cover is just […]
“yes, and?” is the wrong message for blocking out criticism (Op-Ed)
Ariana Grande has been a long-time household name for pop enthusiasts. Throughout the last decade plus, she’s released well-received, undeniably catchy hits such as “thank u, next”, “Side to Side”, “dangerous woman” and more, empowering her listeners to assert control of their femininity, their sexuality, and their identities. Through the lyricism of her songs and […]
Ariana Grande has announced plans to release her first album since 2020
Since the release of her last album in 2020, Ariana Grande has been depriving her fans of any new music. After the release of her newest song, “yes, and?”, in 2023, Ariana posted a somewhat hidden message for her fans, uploading a picture with the caption reading, “see you next year.” After the release of […]
Lady Gaga Ft. Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Video of the Month for July 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoAm4om0wTs&ab_channel=LadyGagaVEVO It’s no surprise that the song “Rain on me”, a collaboration between Lady Gaga and Arianna Grande, is breaking records all around the world. This song belongs to Lady Gaga’s new album Chromatica, which had been long waited by her fans. The video was dropped on May […]
