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Ariana Grande Dazzles on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Improv Challenge
Ariana Grande made a notable appearance on a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, showcasing her impressive vocal talents in a lively and unexpected setting.
During the show, host Jimmy Kimmel introduced the Grammy-winning artist with an exciting challenge: to perform a song she had never seen the lyrics of or heard the music beforehand. Grande humorously responded, “It’s too late. I can’t turn back,” accepting the challenge with good spirits.
With only a piano accompanying her, Kimmel presented a series of cue cards featuring lyrics crafted by his team. Among the playful phrases were humorous references to Grande’s petite stature, including lines like “10 of me stacked up equals one of Shaq.” The lyrics also paid homage to the musical Wicked, in which Grande stars alongside Cynthia Erivo. One notable lyric was, “You’ll never see me frown ’cause I’m defying gravity and you can’t pull me down.” True to form, Grande triumphed in this spontaneous musical endeavor and was rewarded with a bouquet of flowers from Guillermo Rodriguez, the show’s beloved sidekick.
As a nod to her soon-to-be-released film, the musical Wicked has garnered significant attention, receiving ten nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, which include Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Sound, and Best Production Design. Both Grande and Erivo have received acting nominations, with Grande competing for Best Supporting Actress.
In a recent interaction, Grande was interviewed by fellow artist Billie Eilish after a screening of Wicked at the Directors Guild of America’s theater in Los Angeles. The two celebrated each other’s work and expressed a desire to collaborate on music in the future, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration present in the industry.
Looking ahead, fans of the franchise can anticipate the sequel, Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled to premiere on November 21.
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