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Oscar Nominees Makeup Got Real in 2025: “The Substance,” “Wicked” and More

This year’s Oscar nominees for makeup and hairstyling, for movies such as “The Substance,” “Wicked” and “A Different Man,” showcased prosthetics and special effects.

The New York Times - 10h

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...

The Guardian - 6d

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview: Style and Substance

Tam and Lucy recently went hands on with Sandfall Interactive’s upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is a love letter to JRPGs, Sekiro, and France.

GameSpot - 1h

Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir suspended after testing positive for banned substances

AIU reveals ‘presence/use of EPO, furosemide’ in tests He previously won marathons in Sydney and Frankfurt The Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been suspended provisionally, after he ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

How ‘The Substance’ Helped Mubi Become a Streaming Success Story

The niche movie streaming service has become a real Hollywood player thanks to the success of the body horror film.

The New York Times - 2d

'Wicked' choice: Cynthia Erivo will host the Tony Awards in June

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, will next be handing them out

ABC News - Feb. 19

Sifu Movie Moving Ahead At Netflix With John Wick Veteran

A movie based on the video game Sifu was first revealed back in 2022 , and now it's gathering steam. It was confirmed today that Netflix has signed the movie, which is based on the Slocap game and ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

WATCH: Our hearts are melting over twin sisters acting out 'Wicked'

They really are "Dancing Through Life" together.

ABC News - Feb. 20

A Wicked shame! In 2025, blockbuster success spells Oscars failure

The Oz-set blockbuster, plus the Inside Out and Dune sequels, packed out cinemas but won’t win best picture at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Box-office success is a strong indicator of Oscars failure at ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo perform 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Wicked' songs at the Oscars

The Oscar nominees opened the ceremony with a soaring medley of Oz songs, including a ballad from 'The Wiz.'

Los Angeles Times - 14h

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Continue ‘Wicked’ Theme at Oscars Red Carpet

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo spent months holding true to a theme during interviews and at awards shows, and they saved stunning options for the Oscars.

The New York Times - 15h

WATCH: Behind Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s ‘Wicked’ performance at the Oscars

The leading ladies showcased their extraordinary voices onstage for a medley that included “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked.”

ABC News - 1h

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Sag awards red carpet 2025: Wicked drama and men without ties – in pictures

On a fairly subdued red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild awards, the cast of Wicked stood out in full fantasy regalia. Here’s a look at what the stars wore – including Ariana Grande, Cynthia ...