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Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding Wicked: For Good is inescapable. Following a hectic press tour for the initial installment, attention is now on the stars and the latest chapter in the beloved franchise.

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually

Last year's promotional tour was famous for the strong connection between the two stars. Tearful interviews and expressions of affection captured significant attention. Despite teasing about being “annoying,” their friendship appears unbreakable. During the recent event, one star opted to skip interviews to rest her vocals, while Grande allegedly did the same in solidarity. Inquiring about their emotions before the film's finale, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that one star lost her voice and would not be doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Ariana Grande also skipped media appearances to stand with her.

2. … and Often, They Are ‘Holding a Hand’

The sight of accomplished women in their thirties constantly fussing over each other has fueled online speculation. Both have multiple identical ink related to the franchise, including “For good” inside their hands. In a recent show, Grande commented that their goal is to “take care of each other” and that she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far

During the Singapore premiere, an individual breached the red carpet and attempted to grab one of the stars. Her co-star quickly intervened to shield her before security restrained the assailant. Identified as an admitted “prankster,” he later shared video of the incident on social media, which was strong criticism. Subsequent penalties and received to prison time.

{4. Grande and Slater Are Reportedly ‘Doing Great!!!’

The star's boyfriend, Ethan Slater, also appears in the film. The couple met during production of the original, during prior relationships. Despite social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and appeared separated in public appearances, leading to breakup speculation. But, insiders familiar with the pair have dismissed these rumors, stating that everything is “great” between them.

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

A co-star, portraying The Wizard of Oz, recently revealed that working on the project prompted him to stop eating meat. The two stars are longtime plant-based, and Michelle Yeoh adheres to a vegan lifestyle. It encouraged animal rights groups to campaign to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to convince them to switch to a plant-based lifestyle. To date, Bailey remains non-committal but applauded the film's message of tolerance.

{6. The Path to Success Is Paved With Gold …

Pre-sale sales for the sequel are reportedly surpassing those of the original. British cinemas, passes are selling at more than twice the pace. It has also inspired numerous product tie-ins, including drinks to TV events. In London also showcased a promotional yellow brick installation with song lyrics. With such success, fans have talk about a potential next installment.

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

The singer has suggested that her upcoming concert series—her first in almost a decade—might be her last for a “very long time.” She appears to be shifting toward acting, including an anticipated movie with renowned actors. Meanwhile, she has cultivated hobbies like observing birds and expressing curiosity in studying insects. For fans hoping for new music, it might be a lengthy wait.