‘Glicked’ Fans Rejoice in Bloodshed and Broadway Songs

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” which opened on Friday, drew moviegoers who attended a double feature that emulated the rage over “Barbenheimer” last year.

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Charli xcx fans rejoice: ‘Brat’ chosen as Collins word of the year

A new definition of the word was sparked by the pop star’s summer album title, and made it a term that ‘resonated with people globally’, the dictionary says. Most have us have long moved on from “ ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

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 - 3 days ago

Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country

For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...

World - ABC News - November 7

Wall Street rejoices as the bell tolls for Biden-era regulation

Bankers, private equity executives and money managers anticipate change in personnel and tone

World - Financial Times - November 7

‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Gladdington and Glicked: will these weird, wild double bills beat Barbenheimer?

There are a lot of big movies out this November, including Gladiator 2, Paddington 3 and Wicked. So should you watch them all in one afternoon?. Name: Glicked and Gladdington.. Age: Extremely ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

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 - 8 hours ago

Glicked double bill may not match Barbenheimer buzz, experts say

Gladiator II and Wicked filling up theatres but unlikely to replicate phenomenon of Barbie-Oppenheimer release. The great Barbenheimer clash of summer 2023 – when Barbie came out on the same day ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

7 Days in the Cultural Life of a Broadway Stage Manager

When he’s not herding performers at “Once Upon a Mattress,” Cody Renard Richard is bowling, catching up with theater friends and, to his surprise, bumping into Beyoncé.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

14 Essential Quincy Jones Songs

As a producer, arranger, composer, bandleader and recording artist, he made a powerful mark on nearly every genre he touched. He died Sunday, at 91.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

The prodigies, the master and their journeys beyond in song

The two youngest people to write a Disney song score and one of the most-nominated female songwriters in Oscar history are in this year's original song mix.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Babooshkas rejoice! Kate Bush is every woman’s teenage soul – which is why men don’t get her | Barbara Ellen

Only female fans can truly appreciate the singer’s allure, and the thrill that talk of a new album brings. Rejoice, for Kate Bush has risen again. Heart-popping excitement (my own, and maybe yours ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger received standing ovations in Broadway debut

Nicole Scherzinger, former pop star of the Pussycat Dolls and "The X Factor" judge, received a six-minute standing ovation for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."

Nicole Scherzinger, Kit Connor Headline a Week of Buzzy Broadway Openings

Actors, directors and influencers gathered for a Gen-Z-infused “Romeo + Juliet,” and a stripped-back revival of “Sunset Boulevard.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

How ‘McNeal,’ a Play About A.I., Lured Robert Downey Jr. to Broadway

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Shaina Taub on making Broadway history and "TIME 100 Next" recognition

Broadway's Shaina Taub made history with her hit musical Suffs, earning her a Tony for both best book and best score. She's been named to the TIME100 Next list and collaborated with Elton John on ...

Delia Ephron on bringing "Left on Tenth" from page to Broadway

Acclaimed author and screenwriter Delia Ephron, known for "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "You've Got Mail," shares her journey to Broadway with her new play "Left on Tenth."

'We're very connected': Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone on friendship and Broadway

Appearing together in 'The Roommate,' Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow bring their star power to Broadway and discuss friendship and longevity in theater.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.

Tech - The New York Times - November 13

Chauffeured Cars and Broadway Tickets: Inside the National Realtors Group

The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Liam Payne song postponed to 'let family mourn'

Singer Sam Pounds, who worked with Payne on Do No Wrong, says "it's not the time yet" to release it.

Quincy Jones: The songs that showcase his musical brilliance

The musician, who has died aged 91, was one of the most consequential producers in jazz and pop.

A timeline of Quincy Jones' career in 15 essential songs

The musician and producer known for his groundbreaking work with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra died Sunday at age 91. Here are 15 of his essential songs.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Will.i.am drops new song in endorsement of Harris

Rapper Will.i.am dropped a single Sunday night called “YES SHE CAN” while endorsing Vice President Harris in her race for the White House. “Something's going on in America / People entertained by ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Sailor Song: The unexpected success of Gigi Perez

One year after being dropped by her record label, Gigi Perez topped the UK charts. How did it happen?

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Petition to Ecuador’s copyright office is first legal attempt to recognise an ecosystem’s moral authorship. A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Marti Pellow: 'I can't get out of a building without singing that song'

The Wet Wet Wet star says love is still all around for his biggest hit.

Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.

The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – as promised, ‘very, very doom and gloom’

(Fiction) The band’s first album in 16 years finds Robert Smith and co on reliably melancholy form – with the exception of one out-and-out pop banger. The Cure have long dwelled in a kind of ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Remembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy

Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most musicians are not the prodigious producer Quincy Jones

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

"Most mysterious song on the internet" identified after 17 years

The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 6

Top of the pips: Fiona Apple’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!

As her classic album When the Pawn … turns 25, we pick the best of a singer-songwriter whose portraits of love and selfhood are unforgettably vivid. You could easily fill a Top 20 with Apple’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Anger is an energy! Stars and writers on the songs that define punk spirit

As Patti Smith’s debut single turns 50, punk musicians and music writers pick the songs that define the genre’s resistance, rebellion and refusal. Chosen by Phoebe Lunny , singer/guitarist of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39

Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor known for his roles in K-dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Queen Woo,” was found dead at his home in Seoul

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

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