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Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging

Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging

Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging

Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.

'Wicked' director Jon Chu says all the Oz works have come at big historical shifts

“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu reflected on how the feature film might have greater meaning in the wake of the election.

What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV series

The animated movie “Spellbound” with a heroine voiced by Rachel Zegler and Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm directing August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” for Netflix are some of this week’s new ...

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

How 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'the perfect green'

In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in combined ticket sales.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

'Wicked' tallies $19M in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200M opening weekend

The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red.

The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas

Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

‘BBL Drizzy’ Was the Beginning of the Future of AI Music

Will Hatcher got internet famous when Metro Boomin sampled his AI-generated song for a diss track released during the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef. That was just the beginning.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Technics SC-CX700 Review: Faithful Musical Reproduction

These gorgeous powered speakers bring some much-needed competition to KEF’s LS50 line.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Watch: Harris campaigns in Wisconsin with special music guests

Vice President Harris held a campaign rally in the critical swing state of Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, featuring musical guests Mumford & Sons. Artists Gracie Abrams and The National's Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Sean Combs Is a Chance to Remake the Music Industry

Music hasn’t had its #MeToo moment. But a transformation in how the industry works means toxic gatekeepers no longer wield the power they once did.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Quincy Jones has died at age 91

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

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