Ariana Grande Misses São Paulo ‘Wicked: Part 2’ Premiere After Flight Is Grounded

Overview

• Grande said she and her team disembarked when the aircraft required maintenance for a safety issue, delaying departure until the next morning.
• She wrote that searches for overnight, early-morning, connecting and commercial options, plus private charters, could not get her to São Paulo in time, with private flights requiring permits.
• The premiere went ahead without her in São Paulo, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and director Jon M. Chu.
• At the event a video message from Grande apologized to attendees as online reaction ranged from disappointment to criticism, with her name trending on X.
• She later urged fans not to wish harm on her or her crew as the promotional tour heads to Paris, London, Singapore and New York, with Brazil’s release set for November 20.