Early on, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell decided that the beauty of Oz needed to be reflected in the wardrobes of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). This would help define their identities as part of the magical world envisioned by director Jon M. Chu. He took inspiration from “Oz,” the “ Wicked ” novel, and nature.

Wicked director Jon M Chu has explained why he decided to cut an emotional scene between Elphaba and Glinda.

Ariana Grande asked that question last night, when she slipped into an archival gown from the label to attend Variety’s 10 Directors To Watch & Creative Impact Awards. For the occasion, she wore a gothic design complete with a voluminous skirt—perhaps a nod not just to her Wicked character,

Ariana Grande also stated a brand-new song written for the Wicked sequel comes at “a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey” during her recent appearance on the Awards Circuit Podcast (via Comic Book ).

For Good and performing a brand-new Glinda song in the movie.In a conversation with Variety’s Award Circuit Podcast, Grande shared

Genuinely counting down the days until Wicked: For Good comes out and we get to do this entire press cycle all over again—and apparently the movie has some surprises. Specifically, a brand new Glinda song by composer Stephen Schwartz.

Grande says that the new song is an "important and pivotal moment for Glinda" and "it's a decision making moment." Ariana Grande attends The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani ...

Mattel's official Wicked collection features dolls inspired by Grande, Erivo and Marissa Bode's characters from the hit movie musical.

The Prada store at Ion Orchard includes a cafe, which will officially open in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Costumes from the hit movie musical "Wicked" are on display at a North Texas Museum in a new exhibit open today.

A four-year-old girl has come up with some unique names for her grandparents' 32 farm animals - including Beans, Glinda, Sadness and Grandad. Miranda Bosher, 32, from Fort Wort, Texas, USA took her daughter,