Rosalía‘s ambitious fourth album, Lux, doesn’t officially drop until Friday (Nov. 7), but the Barcelona-born singer has already gotten the co-sign of a lifetime from an artist who knows a thing or two about musical transformations.

On Wednesday morning (Nov. 5) Madonna posted an image of the album’s provocative cover — on which Rosalía wears a nun’s habit and hugs herself from under her white shirt — on her Instagram Story with the message, “Thank you @Rosalia. I can’t stop listening! You are a true visionary!!!

The high praise comes as Rosalía gears up to release the follow-up to 2022’s Motomami, which found her dipping into pop, reggaetón, hip-hop, electronic and other genres, landing the singer her first album to chart on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at No. 33. Lux is yet another hard turn into an experimental zone, an orchestral, operatic epic recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra that mashes together history and spirituality across 18 tracks on which the singer Rosalía sings in 13 different languages including her native Spanish, as well as Catalan, English, Latin, Sicilian, Ukrainian, Arabic and German, among others.

She spent three years on writing the LP’s lyrics and instrumentation, which reference notable women from Saint Rosalia of Palermo to Chinese Taoist master/poet Sun Bu’er, the biblical figure of Miriam, sister of Moses, and punk godmother Patti Smith. “In general, just to be in this world is a lot; sometimes it’s overwhelming,” she says in her new Billboard cover story. “In the best-case scenario, the idea would be that whoever hears it feels light and feels hope. Because that was how it was made and where it was made from.”

Fans got their first taste of the results last month when Rosalía dropped the single “Berghain,” which features Björk and Yves Tumor and a string orchestra introduction, followed by a Carmina Burana-esque chorus and Rosalía singing in an operatic soprano in three languages. “This album has a completely different sound than any of the projects that I’ve done before. It was a challenge for me to do a more orchestral project and learn how to use an orchestra, understand all the instruments, all the possibilities, and learn and study from amazing composers in history and say, ‘OK, that’s what’s been done. What can I do that feels personal and honest for me?,’” she says about the intensive recording and writing process.

The genre-hopping project has also earned high praise from “Berghain”collaborator Björk, who tweeted out her enthusiasm last week on X, writing, “so extremely honoured to be on this song with rosalía ! it is so thrilling to watch this woman grow : congratulations to her with this incredible album switching genre kung-fu style this concept is fierce !”

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Wicked made major moves upon its release back in 2024. Now, with the second half of the series, Wicked: For Good, almost upon us, it’s time to start shopping.

The sequel will drop in theaters on Nov. 21, giving us barely a few weeks left until its arrival. If you’re looking to prep for the occasion, ShopBillboard is here to help Wicked fans ready themselves for their journey back to the Land of Oz. To help prepare for the trip, we’ve collected a list of the cutest Wicked-themed merchandise to shop before (and after) the film drops.

From headphones and speakers to sweatshirts, shoes, luggage, beauty essentials and other goodies, see below for a collection of merch that’ll help you channel the magical energy of Wicked.

What would make Monopoly more fun? Wicked, of course. Retailing for $25.23, this Wicked-themed Monopoly board integrates classic Monopoly gameplay with art, storylines and characters from the Wicked film, including locations like Shiz University and Emerald City. Everything, down to the buyable properties to the little objects you can move around the board, is Wicked-afied.

If you’re looking to add a little Wicked flair to your home, Ruggable has got you covered. The brand just dropped a whole collection of Wicked-inspired rugs, runners and doormats, about ten styles to be exact. Each style is equipped with detailed graphics to mirror either Glinda, Elphaba or motifs from the land of Oz. Prospective buyers can pick between different sizing, which will reflect the price paid.

Whether you’re trying to conjure up a ball gown or get your tree looking glitzy and glamorous, this Swarovski Wicked-inspired ornament is sure to be a hit this holiday season. Retailing for $179, this striking glittery motif is inspired by the end of Glinda’s wand, a key fixture of the character’s persona. It’s all things that we’d think Glinda would gravitate towards. It’s shiny and pink. Duh.

While there are a slew of Wicked-themed dolls around, this one from Tonies is a new addition, and it does much more than your average collectible. Retailing for $19.99, the figure depicts Elphaba with her broomstick and is compatible with all Tonieboxes. If you didn’t know, a Toniebox is a screen-free audio player for children that uses figurines called Tonies to play stories, music and more. This figure plays some of our favorite toe-tapping tracks from “The Wizard and I” to “What Is This Feeling?”

Who says your dog can’t join in on all the Wicked fun? Now your dog can channel their own inner witch for just $7.47. This doggy-sized Glinda dress is available in sizes XS to XL for dogs of all sizes, and features a little tulle skirt and sleeveless top with bow adornments.

Are you a Glinda or an Elphaba person? Whichever you are, Target currently features mugs depicting both the Ozian witches for just $8.99. These Zak Designs mugs hold 15oz of liquid and come with whimsical illustrations of both characters. Pick your favorite or snag both for a complete collection.

This Wicked x Swiffer collab is the closest we’ll be getting to having our very own witches broom a la Elphaba. The limted edition mop and sweeping kit comes in pink or green, letting users channel their inner Elphaba or Glinda while cleaning the house. It retails for $19.94 and comes with the Swiffer and both wet and dry pads.

Snuggle up with this Wicked-themed teddy bear from Build-A-Bear. Retailing for $36, this bear is bright green, like Elphaba, and comes with Wicked branding throughout. Keep in mind that this bear is just a base. You can dress it up to your heart’s content in witchy attire inspired by Elphaba and Glinda, also available at Build-A-Bear.

Get like Glinda with this Her Universe Wicked Glinda Embroidered Girls Cardigan, currently available at Hot Topic for $59.90. The cozy style is a perfect cold-weather piece, keeping you both warm and fashionable all fall long. The style is pink with an embroidered “G” on the breast, a nod to Glinda, accompanied by whimsical floral and bubble motifs on the sleeves. Sizing is available from XS to 3XL.

If you’re ready to cozy up and watch Wicked and Wicked: For Good back to back, you’ll need a cozy ensemble to do it. Old Navy has a unisex Universal Wicked™ Hoodie that might just do the trick. The best part? The style is currently a whopping 50% off. The unisex style is black and features Wicked graphics on the front and back.

Bombas’ Wicked socks are a darling addition to your boring old sock drawer. You can snag a single pair for $20 or grab the whole collection for $80, a set that includes all four styles. The calf-height socks are made with a comfy, cozy cushioned footbed and seamless toes for a comfortable fit.

Get ready to get wickedly clean with this Wicked-inspired Farmacy set retailing for $39. The limited-edition set comes with Farmacy’s best-selling cleansing balms in pink and green. These cleansers are great for all skin types, from dry to combination, and helps thoroughly clean the skin while allegedly reducing pore size and smoothing your skins uneven texture. The balm formula turn into oil when coming in contact with the heat of your skin, breaking down everything from makeup to dirt on you skin’s surface.

Wet Brush’s detangle brushes went extremely viral for their de-tangling abilities. Now, the brand is bringing Wicked fans a full-on detangling kit that’s here to save your hair for good, pun intended. The kit currently retails for $19.99 and comes with a wet brush and two butterfly-shaped bobbi pins. The secret to Wet Brush’s success? It’s the ultra-soft IntelliFlex bristles that glide through tangles with ease while minimizing pain. The brush itself has been Wicked-afided with a pink, silver and blue print inspired by Glinda.​

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Well, whichever witch you are, this Elphaba fashion doll is sure to please. Retailing for $43.19, the toy is equipped with a true-to-the-movie gown with textured, striped black and white cape. You can further accessorize Elphaba’s look with an accompanying broom, hat, satchel and boots. The doll’s long, dark tresses are braided down her back.

Looking to beautify your hair like Glinda? This Scünci Wicked Glinda Gold Hair Pin should do the trick! Retailing for $12, this pin is adorned with a high-shine rhinestone adornment, similar to the sheen of Glinda’s crown. The Wicked-inspired style is simplistic but will elevate any updo thanks to the shiny accents. In case you were wondering, this is a French pin. To use, you’ll want to gather your hair in a twist and insert the pin horizontally into the twist with the curve facing away from your head. The resulting updo is slightly unkempt, relaxed and so chic, a certified French girl style.

This Glinda perfume, from Ariana Grande’s fragrance line, is a Floral Gourmand, as you’d expect. The decorative fragrance currently retails for $72. The fragrance’s top notes include pink sparkle apple, blush nectarine and pink pepper, which gives the scent a fruity and slightly peppery hit. The middle notes are straight-up floral with what Grande describes as charming princess tulip and dewy peony. On the bottom, you’ve got creamy cedarwood/blond woods, sandalwood and sugared musks which smell musky and woody, as you’d expect. Added all together this scent is sweet with a hint of something musky and earthy, making the scent more complex.

Starting with the beauty aisle, Grande’s R.E.M. Beauty unveiled a Wicked collection of dazzling eyeshadows, eye masks, lip oils, glittery glow drops and other beauty must-haves. The collection is available at Target, Ulta and rembeauty.com.

Step into the magic of Wicked in limited-edition Crocs. The Wicked x Crocs collection includes the Elphaba Classic Clog ($69.99), Glinda Siren Clog ($94.99) and Wicked-themed jibbitz ($24.99).

Vera Bradley’s Wicked collection features this lovely duffle bag (available in pink or green). The roomy bag is sized just right for traveling, or hitting the gym.

Give your nails a touch of Wicked. This set from Opi’s Wicked collection pairs bright pink and dark green gel polish. You also get a few other shades in there all inspired by Oz.

Light things up with this candle set from the Wicked x Voluspa collab. The candle coupling features 8.5oz candles: Elphaba’s Bewitching Banyan Forest and Glinda’s Perfectly Pink Yuzu.

Build your very own Emerald City! The Welcome to the Emerald City Lego Set has 945 piece and Lego minis of Glinda, Elphaba, The Wizard, Madame Morrible and Fiyero.

With the press of a button, Mattel’s singing Elphaba doll belts out “Defying Grafity.” Shop more Wicked dolls here.

Head of the class! The Glinda at Shiz University doll is ready for school with her pink school bag and Shiz textbooks.

Play a Wicked round of Monopoly with this movie-themed board game. It comes complete with munchkin homes, emerald castles, Defy Gravity and Total Ozmopolitan cards and six tokens: Elphaba’s hat, Elphaba’s Broom, Elphaba’s Bottle, Glinda’s Crown, Glinda’s Trunks, and The Grimmerie.

A former manager of Guns N’ Roses claims in a new lawsuit that the band has unfairly blocked the release of his autobiography by threatening to sue him and his publisher as he tries to “tell his story.”

Alan Niven, who managed the iconic rock band during its late 80s heyday, claims that GNR has wrongfully invoked a confidentiality clause in his 1991 termination contract and made “repeated threats” of legal action over the memoir, Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.

“Due to GNR’s threats, Sound N’ Fury languishes in a warehouse,” Niven’s attorneys write in the lawsuit, which was obtained by Billboard. “Thousands of copies of Sound N’ Fury have been printed and continue to incur storage expenses.”

Niven says his book “includes stories involving the members” of the band like Axl Rose and Slash, but that the contract is clearly unenforceable. He says that GNR members have also repeatedly discussed his role in the band’s history – meaning he’s allowed to speak about it too as a matter of free speech.

“These public disclosures by defendant’s members and agents have collectively placed the relevant facts of the band’s relationship with plaintiff into the public domain and made them matters of public interest,” Niven’s lawyers write. “Enforcement of the confidentiality provision would be illegal and in violation of the Constitutional protection of free expression.”

A rep for Guns N’ Roses did not immediately return a request for comment on Wednesday.

Niven started managing Guns N’ Roses in 1985, shortly after the band solidified its best-known lineup: Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler. And he was there for GNR’s rise to stardom with the chart-topping Appetite for Destruction, which featured smash hit singles like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” Niven was fired in 1991 by Rose, who reportedly refused to release the band’s next album until Niven was gone.

As Niven tells it in his lawsuit, he was instrumental in the band’s success: “Niven’s work with GNR is the stuff of legends, as he took them from nowhere to headlining Wembley Stadium in less than six years.”

After he was “betrayed” and fired by the band, Niven admits that he signed a “buy out” agreement covering the terms of his exit. He says it contained a “privacy/confidentiality” provision that required both sides to avoid sharing information about the other learned during their long partnership.

But Niven says that in the years since, GNR members have made “many references” to him, including “inflammatory or even defamatory” ones. He specifically cites several examples, including a 2008 magazine interview in which Rose suggested that Niven was “always tryin’ to convince someone they should fire me” and was seeking a “a personal pay day” from their record label.

“Members of GNR have mentioned Niven, sometimes in a derogatory [way], starting at least as far back 1991,” his lawyers write. “Niven’s comments about the band are thus justified by the agreement, which allows him to comment on matters raised by the band first.”

He also claims the agreement is void for an even simpler reason: That Hudson, McKagan and Stradlin signed the deal, but that Axl himself never did so: “It is unclear who is attempting to enforce the agreement now, and whether they have standing to do so,” his attorneys say. “Rose did not sign the agreement, and one signatory (Stradlin) has remained silent.”

In technical terms, Niven is seeking a “declaratory judgment” that the 1991 contract is unenforceable, or that he is not violating the terms of it by releasing his book. He is also suing the band for damages over accusations that it “intimidated” his publisher into delaying the books release.

“Defendants’ interference has resulted in damages to Niven from lost sales and lost reputation in the market for his book and life story, only a fraction of which has anything to do with Defendants’ rock group,” he says. “Individual advance orders have been cancelled. The books have incurred storage fees. Niven’s momentum in the press has been destroyed.”