Wicked” still knows about popular. Universal Pictures’ musical sequel “For Good” swept up a spectacular $68.6 million across Friday and preview screenings from 4,115 locations in North America. That puts it on pace for a $151.

And that manifested itself in unscripted parts of what many fans will consider to be the most emotional moment of director Jon M. Chu's "Wicked: For Good:" Elphaba and Glinda's final scene together, in which they sing about how their friendship has changed them in the song "For Good."

With Wicked: For Good now in theaters nationwide, those unspoiled by Wicked the stage musical are finally getting to see what happens to estranged friends Elphaba ( Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda ( Ariana ...

Grande and Erivo recently concluded the press tour for their new movie, the hotly awaited “Wicked: For Good.” The pair spent this journey again displaying how close they are. Grande underscored their partnership this time by sitting out interviews at the New York premiere of the film when Erivo wasn’t feeling well;