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Elphaba Thropp a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West will be fighting to take down the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked: For Good, and director Jon M. Chu teases the full extent of her plan and character arc. Now, there is massive anticipation for the adaptation of the second act of the Broadway musical following Wicked’s showstopping ending. 2024’s smash hit Wicked defied all expectations, an adaptation of the musical inspired by the book of the same name starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the lead roles of Elphaba and Glinda. Both actresses went on to be nominated…
The sci-fi genre has branched out in the last few decades to encompass a wide range of different styles. Many of the most important sci-fi movies were released in the 1960s and 1970s, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, and Alien. The entire genre has been built on these foundations. The development of new filmmaking technologies has allowed sci-fi to portray far-off worlds and unimaginable futures like never before, but good storytelling will always remain the most crucial element to any sci-fi film. The genre might touch on concepts that don’t exist in our own…
Ana de Armas and Sydney Sweeney’s new R-rated thriller Eden is grounded in a true story about trying to leave society behind, but the movie’s Oscar-winning director explains why the characters’ romantic dream is nearly impossible to realize. De Armas and Sweeney’s 1930s-set drama tells the remarkable true story of what happened when a small island in the Galápagos became home to a group of settlers looking to start a new life after fleeing Europe during the rise of fascism. The physical and mental hardships of forging a life in an isolated place with limited resources are challenge enough for…
Taylor Swift made quite a few jaws drop with the photo shoot for her upcoming Life of a Showgirl album, including Erin Andrews. On the latest episode of the sports commentator’s Calm Down podcast with Charissa Thompson, which was posted to YouTube on Friday (Aug. 22), Andrews revealed what she texted the pop star after seeing some of the risqué snaps. On the cover of the Oct. 3-slated album, Swift appears in a bathtub wearing nothing but a revealing bejeweled leotard, and in companion photos for the project, she showcases her figure in various form-fitting showgirl outfits with stark cutouts.…
“Golden,” from Netflix global smash KPop Demon Hunters, has landed a third week at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart dated Aug. 22. Credited to the film’s animated girl group HUNTR/X, the track is performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, and has extended its run as the longest-running K-pop chart-topper in U.K. chart history. Upon hitting the summit for the first time on Aug. 1, “Golden” became only the second K-pop single ever to hit No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart, following PSY’s 2012 mega-smash “Gangnam Style,” which held the top spot for one week.…
NEED TO KNOW Colton Dixon is celebrating a milestone birthday for his twin daughters, Ava Dior and Athens ElizabethThe American Idol alum tells PEOPLE that his girls have been “the greatest joy” of his and wife Annie’s lifeDixon welcomed his girls in August 2020, revealing the happy news exclusively with PEOPLE Colton Dixon’s twin girls are growing up fast! The American Idol alum, 33, recently celebrated a milestone birthday for his daughters, Ava Dior (or simply Dior as her parents call her) and Athens Elizabeth, sharing exclusive photos with PEOPLE. Dixon, who welcomed his girls with wife Annie, says that…
NEED TO KNOW Cooper Hoffman opened up to GQ about missing his father, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, both as a parent and as an artist“He’s my favorite actor, but he’s also my dad,” he saidCooper’s newest film, The Long Walk, is in theaters Sept. 12 Cooper Hoffman is missing his dad not only as a parent, but as an artist. In an interview with GQ pegged to his new Stephen King film The Long Walk, the 22-year-old actor reflected on his feelings over not being able to connect with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. “He’s my favorite actor, but…
The party is never over for SZA and Drew Barrymore, who continue to support each other years after the former named a song after the latter. In a sweet Instagram post Thursday (Aug. 21), the actress shared a throwback selfie of herself and the Grammy winner on the set of the “Drew Barrymore” music video, which SZA released in 2017. In the snap, both women wear coats while standing on a path lined with buildings, smiling softly at the camera. “Throwback to this ‘pinch me’ moment,” Barrymore wrote in her caption. “I still can’t believe you wrote such a beautiful…
NEED TO KNOW Angela Bassett responded to fan speculation surrounding the death of her on-screen husband played by Peter Krause in 9-1-1Krause’s character, Bobby Nash, died unexpectedly at the end of season 8 on the showBut after viewers never saw Nash’s body, several wondered if the beloved character had actually died Is there any chance of a future for Captain Bobby Nash after his tragic presumed death at the end of season 8 of 9-1-1? Star and executive producer Angela Bassett was recently asked about the possibility of her on-screen husband, played by Peter Krause, returning to the hit series. …
NEED TO KNOW Queen Camilla opened up about a problem at a royal residence this summerThe Queen, 78, said the issue is a “terrible” nuisanceQueen Camilla also spoke about a similar issue at her private home Queen Camilla is buzzing about some trouble at home this summer. On Aug. 21, the Queen, 78, revealed that an infestation of wasps at Sandringham has become a “terrible” nuisance. Sandringham is the royal family’s retreat in Norfolk, where they traditionally spend Christmas, and one of the many properties in King Charles’ portfolio of royal real estate. According to Hello!, the Queen offered the…