Ariana Grande's Absence and 'Wicked: For Good' Snub at the Oscars: What Went Wrong?
The Oscars this year had a different vibe compared to last year, with Ariana Grande notably missing from the red carpet. Despite her previous nominations for the film "Wicked," the sequel "Wicked: For Good" did not receive any nods this year. The new original songs from the movie were also left out of the Best Original Song category, which featured songs from other popular films like "Sinners." While the production design and costume design of the film were recognized, the overall feeling was that the movie did not offer anything new to the Oscars voters.
Ariana Grande, who performed at the previous Oscars, did not attend this year's event. She had previously performed a medley of "Wicked" tracks with Cynthia Erivo and changed into a sparkly red gown with a ruby slipper design as a nod to the project. Grande also chose to skip the Grammys and the Actor Awards but attended the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards earlier in the year.
The absence of Ariana Grande and the lack of nominations for "Wicked: For Good" at this year's Oscars left fans and critics wondering about the reasons behind the snubs. Despite the success of the previous film, the sequel did not make a significant impact on the Oscars voters. It will be interesting to see how Grande and the "Wicked" franchise move forward after this year's awards season.