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Ariana Grande Misses 'Wicked: For Good' São Paulo Premiere After Flight Grounded

She cites a safety-related maintenance delay that left no viable commercial or private route to arrive on time.

Overview

  • Grande said her plane was grounded for maintenance due to a safety issue and would not depart until 1 a.m. the next day.
  • She apologized to fans and confirmed there was no way to reach the São Paulo premiere in time.
  • Her team and Universal exhausted commercial, connecting, and private flight options without success.
  • A private charter would have required a permit that could not be obtained quickly.
  • Reports say the safety problem was not detailed, and the rollout continues with premieres in Paris on Nov. 7, London on Nov. 10, and Singapore on Nov. 13.