Inside the 'Wicked' musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar

Ariana Grande proves herself a 'modern-day Lucille Ball' with 'Popular,' the funniest number in 'Wicked.' The film's creative team explains how it all came together.

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A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Ariana Grande channelled her loss into Wicked role

The adaptation of Broadway show Wicked has a star-studded cast of Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Oz

Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Ariana Grande celebrates romance with co-star Ethan Slater as 'Wicked' premieres Down Under

Ariana Grande makes her relationship with 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater Instagram-official with a photo from the film's Australian premiere.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Wicked review – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a blast in sugar-rush Wizard of Oz fantasy

Stephen Schwartz’s musical prequel has been brought to the big screen, with Erivo’s charismatic Elphaba exerting a planetary pull over a star-studded cast. As Kermit the Frog and the Hulk ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

AP PHOTOS: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cut a 'Wicked' swath around the world

In “Wicked,” Elphaba and Glinda travel from Shiz University to the Emerald City on a glistening green train to meet the wizard. In real life, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have traveled much ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

WATCH: Watch this 'popular' video of Ariana Grande taking her grandma to see 'Wicked'

Thank goodness Ariana Grande captured her Nonna's reaction to her performance as Glinda.

Reinventing the ‘Theater Kid’ Label With Help From Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga

For stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, showmanship is a virtue. That’s a big change from the days when Anne Hathaway was vilified for her effortful work.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical

The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.

Why these four Oscar contenders go the musical route

Sometimes a song is the only way to express the highs and lows of human emotions, say these film directors

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Lawsuit against UK security agency by survivors of Ariana Grande concert bombing is rejected

A special tribunal has rejected a legal claim against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency by more than 300 survivors of a bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Lawsuit against UK security agency by survivors of Ariana Grande concert bombing is rejected

A special tribunal has rejected a legal claim against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency by more than 300 survivors of a bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Could this be a historic year for trans representation at the Oscars?

Films like Emilia Pérez and Will & Harper make for vastly different yet similarly unprecedented awards contenders. Strangely, improbably, as we move toward Oscar season, there are two trans films ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Angelina Jolie could reach another Oscar high note

Angelina Jolie's performance as legendary opera singer Maria Callas in director Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' seems likely to return her to serious acting awards contention.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office. What is this feeling? After years of speculation, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Inside Trump's win in Pennsylvania

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Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

“Wicked” lovers, prepare your pink outfits – and your green ones

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

With 'Dune' and 'Gladiator' sequels in the mix, are we back to hits winning the top Oscar?

Here are the 10 best picture winners with the highest box-office grosses

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Colman Domingo on his Emmy win, Oscar nod and starring in "The Madness"

From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."

Colman Domingo on his Emmy win, Oscar nod and starring in "The Madness"

From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."

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These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open

“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Littler wins Grand Slam to go fifth in world rankings

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Major Garrett breaks down the election numbers behind Trump's projected win

Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the data behind Trump's projected win and looks at the key states and voter demographics that shaped the election outcome.

85: Can OKC’s defense win them the NBA title? | The Big Number

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Oscar flashback: Jamie Foxx wins his first and so far only golden guy as Ray Charles

The actor turned his win into a family affair in his speech.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Sylvester Stallone says Mike Tyson gave 'one of the great Oscar-winning performances' in Jake Paul fight

The 'Rocky' star seems to believe Tyson pulled some punches against Paul

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring 'life-changing money' for Venice family

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How could striking deep inside Russia change the war?

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Young Dodgers fan who caught Freddie Freeman's Game 1-winning grand slam ball reflects on emotional experience

Before snagging the souvenir of a lifetime, the 10-year-old didn't even know he was attending the game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Carlos Sainz’s Emotional Mexico Grand Prix Win Sets Up the ‘Perfect Goodbye’

The Ferrari driver is the first to win the race from pole in 8 years. He heads to Williams Racing next season, a team trying to rebuild.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Amber Glenn overcomes a fall to win her first Grand Prix figure skating title

Amber Glenn has overcome a fall and her own doubts to win a maiden Grand Prix figure skating title at the Grand Prix de France

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Formula 1: Max Verstappen clinches 4th straight title as George Russell wins Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton drove from 10th to second behind his Mercedes teammate as Verstappen finished fifth ahead of Lando Norris in sixth.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in a row – live

George Russell takes race victory on Las Vegas strip Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @joeylynchy Off the track, Russell is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Max Verstappen wins 4th consecutive Formula 1 driver championship with 5th-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

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