Ariana Grande has confirmed she tested positive for COVID-19 while promoting her upcoming film \u201cWicked: For Good.\u201d The diagnosis forces her to cancel multiple appearances in the final stretch of the movie\u2019s global rollout, adding another setback to a press tour already disrupted by illnesses and security issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pop star Ariana Grande has announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an abrupt pause to her promotional schedule for the highly anticipated film \u201cWicked: For Good.\u201d The singer revealed her diagnosis in an Instagram Story, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from her recent Tonight Show appearance with the caption \u201cmoments before Covid,\u201d offering fans a candid glimpse into the unexpected disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grande had been scheduled for several major interviews, performances and press events leading up to the film\u2019s release, including a guest appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show and multiple cast Q&As. According to sources close to the production\u2019s publicity team, all remaining public engagements have been pulled until she recovers, with no timeline yet confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This marks yet another health-related twist surrounding the film’s promotional efforts. Earlier in the tour, co-star Cynthia Erivo also fell ill, forcing cancellations in Europe. Security issues at international premieres have added further complications, creating a turbulent backdrop for one of the year\u2019s biggest Hollywood rollouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the disruptions, studio representatives say the film\u2019s release schedule remains unchanged. Grande assured fans she is resting and recovering, expressing disappointment at missing final promotional milestones that she described as \u201cspecial moments I was looking forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industry analysts note that high-profile COVID cases rarely derail entire campaigns in 2025, but they can significantly impact momentum and visibility during critical marketing windows. For a blockbuster franchise like \u201cWicked,\u201d the star\u2019s absence in the final days could shift both fan expectations and media attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As fans send waves of support online, the focus now turns to Grande\u2019s recovery and whether she will be able to participate in premiere-week events. With anticipation for \u201cWicked: For Good\u201d still surging, the timing of her return may shape the final chapter of the film\u2019s global rollout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" STAR PULLS OUT OF PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AS FILM PREMIERE APPROACHES Ariana Grande has confirmed she tested positive for COVID-19 while promoting her upcoming film \u201cWicked: For Good.\u201d The diagnosis forces her to cancel multiple appearances in the final stretch of the movie\u2019s global rollout, adding another setback to a press tour already disrupted by illnesses […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[947,729,949,951,948,946,950],"class_list":["post-2963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-arianagrande","tag-breakingnews","tag-covid19","tag-entertainmentnews","tag-hollywoodupdate","tag-moviepremiere","tag-wickedmovie"],"yoast_head":"\n