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Ariana Grande 'Heartbroken' to Miss 'Wicked' Brazil Premiere Due to Travel Troubles

On Nov 4, 2025, Ariana Grande missed the São Paulo Wicked: For Good premiere where she stars as Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo due to flight maintenance delays.
Grande's team said the flight required maintenance and will not take off until 11 a.m. the next day, and despite efforts, permit requirements blocked private flight alternatives.
In Instagram Stories Grande wrote she was "beyond devastated" and apologised on Nov. 4, 2025, urging fans to support Grande's castmates and pleading against wishing 'danger' on her team.
The Sao Paulo premiere served as the film's first international debut and kicked off the official press tour, with subsequent stops in Paris , London , and Singapore .
Wicked: For Good hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, and a concert special featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will air on NBC and Peacock on Nov. 6, 2025.

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