Ariana Grande's Whirlwind Week: Wicked Premiere, VMAs, and New Movie Roles

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Ariana Grande has been everywhere these past few days with headlines bouncing between music, movies, and the occasional hiccup on her jam-packed calendar. The biggest story making waves is her cancellation of the highly anticipated world premiere of Wicked For Good in São Paulo, Brazil. Grande posted an emotional Instagram update early Tuesday morning explaining that a last-minute aircraft safety issue forced her and her team off the plane. With maintenance delays, there was simply no way to make it to Brazil in time, and her heartfelt message to devastated Brazilian fans caught attention across social media. Grande plays Glinda in Wicked’s film adaptation opposite Cynthia Erivo, marking one of the most high-profile acting opportunities of her career according to coverage from IMDb News.

While one spotlight dimmed, another fired up as Grande made a surprise—some might say triumphant—appearance on the 2025 VMAs red carpet. After a short hiatus from red carpet events to focus on Wicked’s press activities, she stunned fans wearing a Fendi polka dot ensemble with Swarovski accents. Styled by Law Roach, Grande snagged a slew of VMA nominations this year, most notably for her hit Brighter Days Ahead, which is up for Video of the Year and several technical categories. In a behind-the-scenes feature with AOL, Grande described the video’s inspiration as reflections on childhood pain and healing through music, emphasizing how artistic expression and therapy have shaped her life.

Wicked For Good remains the center of attention as NBC gears up for its broadcast special, Wicked One Wonderful Night, airing November 6. Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform For Good live, offering fans a taste of what’s to come when the film releases November 21. NBC Insider dropped teasers of Grande’s duet with Erivo, highlighting the emotional depth this sequel brings and quoting director Jon M. Chu on how both stars are maturing as actors in this story that continues to reframe their beloved characters.

Grande’s acting streak is also thriving, with teasers for her upcoming role in Focker In-Law, the fourth entry in the Meet The Parents series. Sharing behind-the-scenes photos alongside Ben Stiller and other cast members, Grande announced on Instagram that filming wrapped and the movie is set to premiere next November. Fans praised her for this next big step, reflecting her growing success on the big screen as reported by The Times of India.

Social media went wild reacting to all the news, especially the Brazilian premiere debacle, the VMAs look, and excitement for her next film. Philadelphia is hosting an Ariana Grande drag brunch later this month, showing just how much her influence radiates beyond music and movies—her eras are being celebrated everywhere. There’s always speculation when her schedule shifts unexpectedly, but her personal updates have kept rumors in check and the headlines focused on the facts.

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