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Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty ImagesSomething wicked this way comes. And by wicked, we mean it in the best possible way.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo announced Thursday night (Nov. 4) that they're set to star in a movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked."
"Thank goodness," Grande captioned in a series of photos, echoing what her entire fanbase was thinking.
Grande's affection for Wicked goes deep, and includes her appearance in "The Wizard and I" on NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween back in 2018.
Grande will play Glinda, Erivo will portray Elphaba for Jon M. Chu’s cinematic adaptation.
Like magic, the Twittersphere lit up on the announcement as fans shared their thoughts with messages and memes.
Check out some of the top tweets below.
Sade will not be attending their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this week.
The English group, made up of Sade Adu, Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, and Andrew Hale, are among this year's inductees into the prestigious institution. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this Saturday.
However, a representative for Sade confirmed on Tuesday through the band's official website that none of the members would be attending the event.
"We're sorry that we won't be able to join everyone in person to celebrate alongside the other artists. However, our absence does not lessen how deeply this recognition means to us," they stated. "Being welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a wonderful honour and a meaningful opportunity to express our gratitude, not just to everyone who voted for us, but to every person who has made our music part of their lives."
The representative also acknowledged their manager Roger Davies for his support and paid tribute to the late engineer and co-producer Mike Pela, who passed away in 2022.
"We owe so much to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey," they continued, before signing the message: "Sade, Stuart, Andrew, and Paul. Mike Pela, the fifth member of Sade... This recognition belongs to you just as much as it does to us, Mike. You will always be our soul mate."
Sade will be joining Oasis among the artists missing this year's ceremony. Liam Gallagher previously addressed his absence in a message on X, saying the journey was "too far" for him to make just "for the night".
The other musicians being recognised at this weekend's ceremony include Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, the late Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
