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"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo on soaring to success
The dynamic vocalist who is up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of "Wicked" discusses what she brought to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Go behind a gravity-defying 'Wicked' flight
Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the heart of everything in the film, creating dynamic scenes that connect ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Extended interview: Cynthia Erivo
In this web exclusive, Cynthia Erivo, the Oscar-nominated star of the film 'Wicked," talks with Seth Doane about making and promoting the film version of the hit Broadway musical, and how she ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Cynthia Erivo will be Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will be Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" in August at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.NBC News - 6h -
Cynthia Erivo is Jesus: Here's the Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup, led by 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 season lineup, including Cynthia Erivo in "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as Gustavo Dudamel's penultimate season.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
With the dismantling of USAID, is Trump defying the Constitution?
A constitutional law professor and a former USAID administrator are raising questions about President Trump's actions around USAID and what it could mean about the role of Congress in Washington.CBS News - 2d -
NBA All-Star 2025: How to watch all the events this weekend
Here's how to watch every event at the NBA's All-Star Weekend 2025.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NBA slam dunk contest: How to watch All-Star Weekend 2025
Here's how to watch the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA's All-Star Weekend 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star games tonight
Here's how to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star game this Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How the 2025 NBA All-Star Game format is changing
Festivities for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game get underway on Friday in San Francisco, showcasing some of the league's best and youngest stars. CBS News San Francisco's Kelsi Thorud breaks it down.CBS News - 3d -
Escaping From The Devil With A Car And A Dream Is Wicked Fun In Scaravan 66
If you haven't been paying attention to Lithic Entertainment's Scaravan 66 , you ought to. The car combat-focused roguelike is a fast and frenetic ride through a version of hell informed by 1950s ...GameSpot - 5d -
How Emily Sundberg’s ‘Feed Me’ Newsletter Made Her Into a Rising Substack Star
Emily Sundberg’s business newsletter, Feed Me, has made her a rising Substack star.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence
These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
From begging on the streets to K-pop star - how one North Korean man made it to the US
The first K-pop boy band with North Korean members aims to debut in the US later this year.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
NBA All-Star 2025: Full schedule, rosters, teams, and how the new tourney-style format will work
This year's NBA All-Star festivities will take place in Oakland and San Francisco from Friday-SundayYahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 NBA All-Star Game format: Players discuss how tournament-style event could 'heighten the competition'
The league has turned Sunday night's festivities into a mini tournamentCBS Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA All-Star Game format explained: How new four-team tournament competition works
The NBA is making major changes to the All-Star Game in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
Unrivaled’s Game-Changing Bet: How These WNBA Stars Are Reimagining the Business of Women’s Sports
Co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart raised $34 million to redefine women’s basketball and created the most equitable league in pro sports.Inc. - 13h -
What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?
With Musk flirting with defying court orders or targeting judges, the third branch of government might soon confront an unprecedented scenario in modern history.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants
The federal judge in Rhode Island said the Trump administration had failed to comply with his order unfreezing billions of dollars in federal grants.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Defying Johnson, Graham and Senate G.O.P. Push Their Own Budget Plan
Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who relishes being in the middle of the action, is leapfrogging the House G.O.P., which is still tied in knots over how to pass its budget.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump counselor Alina Habba warns of "repercussions" for defying executive orders
As President Trump signs executive order after executive order, the number of lawsuits the administration faces is also ticking up. Alina Habba, senior counselor to the president, warns that those ...CBS News - 6d -
The costume wizard behind those 'Wicked' outfits has been down the Yellow Brick Road before
Paul Tazewell brought his experience creating costumes for 'The Wiz' four times, as well as 'Hamilton' and 2021's 'West Side Story,' to the massive undertaking.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Here’s how much money NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts can make in Super Bowl bonuses
Every player who wins the Super Bowl will get a $171,000 bonus from the NFL. Some stars will also get bonuses from their team.MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
Eagles star defender says he 'should've' won Super Bowl MVP over Jalen Hurts: Here's how close final vote was
No defensive player has won Super Bowl MVP since Von MillerCBS Sports - 5d -
Victor Wembanyama Reading a Book Before the All-Star Game Isn’t a Joke. It’s a Masterclass in How to Kill Stress Before a Big Event
This neuroscience hack can help you at work, too.Inc. - 6h -
Trump wants to wipe out Gaza’s history. Saving its mosques and churches would defy him | Raja Shehadeh
The US president’s real-estate fantasies rely on the erasure of Gaza’s people and culture. Now we must act to preserve them. It might already be too late to save the homes where many of the people ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Everton’s logic-defying derby leveller reminds us football cannot be tamed | Jonathan Liew
Tarkowski’s goal against Liverpool didn’t undo the mistakes of the past but Goodison sure embraced the madness. Before the actual ending, and then the melee that followed the ending, there was the ...The Guardian - 6d -
The courts separate democracy from autocracy. Will Trump defy them? | Amrit Singh and David Cole
Thus far, the administration has pursued appeals. But remarks from JD Vance and Elon Musk echo authoritarians worldwide. Will the Trump administration defy the courts?. JD Vance’s tweet last ...The Guardian - 2d -
All-Star Weekend: Team Shaq cruises to All-Star Game championship
Here are the live updates and highlights from NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in the Bay Area.ESPN - 1d -
Wemby's first NBA All-Star weekend: Dunks, disqualification for Spurs star
Chronicling the best moments of Wembanyama's busy weekend, from a controversial Skills Challenge to vying for All-Star MVP.ESPN - 3h -
A Met Museum guard becomes a star
Artist Armia Khalil emigrated to the U.S. from Egypt with nothing but $400 and a suitcase of sculpting tools. When his dreams of becoming a professional sculptor didn't work out, he got a job as a ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Red Wings Star Envy Of The League
Every other team would love to have this Detroit Red Wings player on their team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NBA All-Star Weekend is a dud and stars of this era don't care, but rising stars can help the league fix it
How can the actual All-Star Game feel big, important, and cool again?CBS Sports - 3d -
Oilers' Star Defender Doesn't Deserve The Hate
The Edmonton Oilers owe a lot of their success to this one player.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Stars join the King for Italian-themed dinner
King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Michelin-starred restaurant combines art and fine dining
Alain Verzeroli's vision and concepts are spread across his New York, Miami, Geneva and now Houston establishments. His newest restaurant just received a Michelin star, and is uniquely positioned ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
NFL stars and celebrities make their Super Bowl predictions
Who will come out on top in the Super Bowl? NBC News polled some current and former NFL stars for their prediction.NBC News - Feb. 9
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The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break ...CBS News - Jan. 23
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