10 minutes ago, JosephStyles said:

Has Wicked actually increased her star power, though? She was already one of the biggest popstars on the planet so I don't see why it would impact on her music career, is there any precedent for this otherwise?

Gaga?

Just now, Scene said:

Gaga?

Ooh yes this one feels like a possible exception to the rule, though I suppose her chart success was dwindling before A Star Is Born happened whereas Ariana's wasn't before Wicked! Her subsequent films haven't had any impact on her chart career though.

Technically Taylor swift has only got bigger since her star making appearances in , The hannah Montana movie, the lorax and even Cats 🤭

I think we all collectively try and forget Cats: The Movie ever existed x

I think Gaga's transition from music to bigger acting gigs was actually super smooth as both Joanne and ASIB soundtrack were produced by Mark Ronson. The career arch was pretty clear there.

Wicked and Ariana's music don't really go together, and while the movies were popular, not sure if they had a positive impact or impact at all how people perceive Ariana as a popstar. The most popular Wicked song Defying Gravity was her 65th most streamed song on Spotify yesterday.

She still has a big fanbase but cannot see this Petal era being any bigger than Eternal Sunshine (that album went platinum so it was a success obvs)

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