Buckle up because Ariana Grande is officially done with the hater brigade. Seriously, she’s had it up to her impeccably styled ponytail with all the shade being thrown her way.
So, what’s got everyone’s knickers in a twist? Well, apparently, some people have taken issue with the fact that Ariana’s voice has morphed a bit. And why, you ask? Because she’s been busy belting out tunes as Glinda in the upcoming mega-musical extravaganza, *Wicked*.
In a fresh-off-the-press interview, Ariana did what any self-respecting pop diva would do: she clapped back at the critics with the precision of a well-timed high note. “Voice changing is, like, totally normal,” she said, flipping her hair in what we can only imagine was the sassiest manner possible. “Especially if you have a range as wide as the Grand Canyon.”
Let’s break it down. Ariana’s been playing Glinda every single day. Imagine having to sing like a sugary sweet witch non-stop. It’s like living in a musical Groundhog Day. “Muscle memory is real, people,” Ariana explained on the Shut Up Evan podcast. “I’ve been training my voice to do Glinda things for ages. My vocal cords probably think they’re in Oz right now.”
But wait, there’s more! Ariana didn’t just stop at defending her vocal evolution. She went straight for the jugular of double standards in Hollywood. “Look, if a guy actor gains 50 pounds for a role, he’s called ‘dedicated’ and ‘brilliant.’ But if I so much as sneeze like Glinda, suddenly I’m ‘crazy.’” Insert dramatic eye-roll here. “It’s the weirdest thing!”
And don’t even get her started on vocal health. It’s like the holy grail for singers. “Taking care of your voice is a full-time gig,” Ariana said, probably while sipping some fancy herbal tea. “It’s not like you can just stick it in a box and forget about it. This is a 24/7 commitment.”
Ariana Grande, schooling the haters one high note at a time. And if you need more of her Glinda magic, *Wicked: Part One* is set to hit theaters on November 22. Mark your calendars, because it’s going to be wickedly awesome.
