Ariana Grande Archives

‘Wicked: For Good’ makes changes for the better

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

“Wicked: For Good,” the long-awaited second act of “Wicked,” hit theaters on Nov. 21 with a bang. The movie brought in $150 million in the U.S. for its opening weekend. Many new elements were introduced in this movie with surprising artistic choices involving lyrical changes and plot changes, making this goodbye to the “Wicked” movies quite memorable.

‘Wicked’ is holding space for fans but not for musical-cynics

By Mariana Contreras, Newsletter Editor • December 3, 2024

One of the most awaited films of the year made its debut in theaters Nov. 22, with fans restlessly preparing to see the green-pink duo in “Wicked.” Ironically and a little tediously, the movie opens with a voiceover where Glinda addresses the Munchkins, and the audience, to address any rumors and speculations and “tell [them] the whole story.” It’s hard to measure the movie’s success and mass appeal without accounting for the existing fanbase.

‘Eternal Sunshine’ has something to say about the myth of eternal love

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

Ariana Grande balances vulnerability with confidence on her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine.” This emotional and fun pop project, released March 8, showcases Grande’s artistry at a new level, as she co-produced every single track and self-wrote the lyrics on six of the 13 songs on the project, both things she has never done before. Production wise, overall Grande steps into a pop and R&B genre blend that steps away from the trap-based tracks that dominated some of her most popular works, like “Sweetener” and “thank you, next.” Although “Eternal Sunshine,” sounds like a blend of all of Grande’s previous releases, the more complex, dance-infused production makes the album standout.