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United We Swirl: Thursday, November 7th, 2024

2024/11/7
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Why is Ariana Grande shifting her focus to acting and musical theater?

Ariana Grande is shifting her focus to acting and musical theater because she loves these forms of expression and finds them more fulfilling than the relentless pace of pop stardom. Wicked has reignited her passion for musical theater, which she started in as a child. She also wants to explore roles that use different aspects of her talent, like comedy, and avoid constantly reliving personal pain through songwriting.

Why did Luke Combs feel embarrassed after his Fast Car cover?

Luke Combs felt embarrassed after his Fast Car cover because he realized he had sung a lyric incorrectly on the recorded version. Tracy Chapman pointed out the mistake, making him feel like he wanted to crawl into a hole. Despite the error, he continues to perform the song, always mindful of the incorrect lyric.

Why are the CMA Awards featuring crossover artists like Post Malone and Shaboosie?

The CMA Awards are featuring crossover artists like Post Malone and Shaboosie to capitalize on the crossover success of the year and attract a broader audience. These artists bring a unique sound and appeal that can help expand the reach of country music.

Why is Dave Portnoy escalating his feud with Zach Bryan?

Dave Portnoy is escalating his feud with Zach Bryan because his diss track about Bryan was taken down due to copyright issues, which angered him. He sees this as an act of cowardice by Warner Music Group and Zach Bryan, vowing to continue releasing more diss tracks.

Why were big names like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti considered for the role of Michael Scott in The Office?

Big names like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti were considered for the role of Michael Scott in The Office because NBC wanted to cast well-known actors to closely reflect the original British series. At the time, TV comedy was not considered prestigious, so the showrunners aimed to attract big names to elevate the project.

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Ariana Grande discusses her future career plans, including a shift towards musical theater and acting, which she believes will 'scare the absolute shit out of her fans.'
  • Ariana Grande plans to focus more on acting and musical theater.
  • She feels musical theater feeds her in a different way than songwriting.
  • Grande's fans might be surprised by her career shift.

Shownotes Transcript

  • Ariana Grande Reveals Next 10 Years of Her Career Will "Scare the Absolutely S--t" Out of Her Fans (E! News) (20:51)
  • Luke Combs 'Wanted to Crawl Into a Hole' After Tracy Chapman Pointed Out His 'Fast Car' Cover Mistake (PEOPLE) (30:27)
  • Post Malone, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Lainey Wilson Among Performers Set for CMA Awards (Variety) (35:46)
  • Dave Portnoy reveals twist in vicious Zach Bryan feud (NY Post) (46:55)
  • The Office Casting Director Says NBC Wanted Philip Seymour Hoffman or Paul Giamatti to Play Michael Scott (PEOPLE) (53:49)

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