![Ariana Grande poses surrounded by natural beauty to launch her new fragrance “God is a Woman”. Inspired by “the power of nature”, God is a Woman is composed of 91% naturally derived clean ingredients and is 100% vegan and cruelty free. In the first two weeks after its launch, a contribution from every qualifying purchase of the fragrance will be donated to global ocean clean up initiatives. Ariana said: “I’m beyond thrilled to celebrate the release of our first ever clean fragrance. “We have, of course, been cruelty free but taking this next step moving into clean, with responsibly sourced materials and vegan ingredients, is something we are all very proud of. “I really adore this fragrance and hope it makes everyone wearing it feel beautiful and empowered.” Ariana launched her first fragrance in 2015 and has since achieved unprecedented retails sails of more than $750 million. God is a Woman launched exclusively on Ulta.com and is now available at Ulta Beauty stores across the United States, with suggested retail prices from $45 (USD) to $65. It will be released globally later this year. The fragrance comes in a translucent lavender glass, with the bottle set inside a stone-like holder. *BYLINE MUST CREDIT: LUXE Brands/Mega. 02 Aug 2021 Pictured: Ariana Grande launches her new fragrance"God is a Woman", BYLINE MUST CREDIT: LUXE Brands/Mega. Photo credit: LUXE Brands/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA775863_002.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MEGA775863_002.jpg?quality=100&w=440)
Ariana Grande, 28, and Cynthia Erivo, 35, have become fast friends on the set of the Wicked film adaptation. The duo posed in an adorable mirror selfie that Ariana posted to Instagram within a carousel of behind-the-scenes pics on October 11. The “7 Rings” hitmaker wore a black dress as she sat behind Cynthia, who was dressed in a long-sleeved black shirt, matching sweatpants, and a green beanie. Both ladies sat on the ground in what appeared to be the rehearsal studio.
Ariana posted more snapshots from the set of the upcoming two-part film, which is based on the iconic Broadway play and will see Ariana starring as Glinda the Good Witch opposite Cynthia as Elphaba (later Wicked Witch of the West). In one photo, Ariana placed her feet beside a rug that says “The Witch Is In.” She also captured a shot of her feet in ballet slippers next to Cynthia who is wearing green socks in her black ballet shoes to resemble Elphaba.
Choreographer Will Loftis also popped up in some of Ariana’s footage. It seems that Will is teaching Ariana and Cynthia their dance performances in the upcoming movie. Last but not least, Ariana snagged a black-and-white shot of her husband Dalton Gomez, 27, cuddling with their adorable dog. Cynthia commented “Ilysm” on the post. Other celebs like Rachel Zegler and Lin Manuel Miranda also excitedly reacted to the behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Wicked set.
Jon M. Chu is directing the Wicked movie which will be released in two parts, on Christmas Day in 2024 and 2025. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has been cast as Fiyero, Elphaba’s love interest. Wicked is the prequel to The Wizard of Oz and centers around Elphaba and Glinda, who were played by Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in the original Broadway run.
Ariana and Cynthia were officially cast in the Wicked film adaptation on November 4, 2021, and they both excitedly reacted to the news on social media. Ariana even sent Cynthia a stunning pink-and-green flower arrangement. “Honored doesn’t even begin to cover it. I cannot wait to hug you. See you in Oz. All my love, Ari,” the Grammy winner signed off in the handwritten card.