Ariana Grande is dancing through life — and Ethan Slater is here for it. The 32-year-old recently spoke about his girlfriend, 31, and costar Cynthia Erivo’s emotional press tour for “Wicked” and their highly-praised acting chops. “They wear their heart on their sleeves, you know? Their ability to be so connected to their emotions in this … Read more
The Rockford Peaches together again? Well, some would call that a home run. The stars of the 1992 film “A League of Their Own,” including Geena Davis, Lori Petty and Rosie O’Donnell, had a mini reunion at Chicago’s Donald Stephens Convention Center for the Chicago Sports Spectacular on Sunday. The trio spent the day signing memorabilia and snapping photos with fans … Read more
Ariana Grande is not that girl. The Grammy winner, 31, isn’t looking to change the long beloved song “Popular” from “Wicked” despite being pitched a different and new version of the tune. “In the spirit of being open to new things for the movie, my music team and I thought, let’s refresh the rhythm. Let’s, … Read more
Get ready to do your turkey trot. Thanksgiving 2024 is here, and whether you’re with a large family or having a more quiet holiday, there’s plenty to watch on TV. From old classics to recent movies to new shows, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your essential guide for what to watch this turkey day. “Macy’s … Read more
movie review OUR LITTLE SECRET Running time:101 minutes. Rated TV-14. On Netflix. It’s another holiday with Lindsay. In her three-picture deal with Netflix, Lindsay Lohan has been churning out braincell-bursting seasonal movies since 2022. There was the unbearable “Falling for Christmas,” in which an injury causes a stuck-up hotel heiress to lose her memory. She’s … Read more
Whoopi Goldberg was hoping for one short day when it came to “Wicked” talk. On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the 69-year-old pretended to sleep as the group discussed a “Wicked” meme involving stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Goldberg placed her chin firmly into her palm after introducing the viral interview moment during the Hot Topics segment. Whoopi Goldberg … Read more
movie review MOANA 2 Running time: 90 minutes. Rated PG (action/peril). In theaters Nov. 27. Well, at least it’s not “Wish.” “Moana 2,” the sequel to the 2016 animated film about an oceanic adventurer, is 20,000 leagues better than Disney’s congealed Thanksgiving leftovers from last year. But that’s a low, low bar. The studio’s latest … Read more
Dancing through lies. The rumor about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” paychecks has been cleared up. It was reported online that Grande, 31, was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the … Read more
This was an unpopular move for Ken Jennings. “Jeopardy!” viewers were not pleased with the 50-year-old host during a recent episode. Paul Clauson, a tax analyst from Madison Heights, Michigan, returned to the game hoping to extend his one-day earnings of $15,201. He went up against a product manager Jonelle Lonergan from Boston, Massachusetts, … Read more
Her video is popular. The woman responsible for the “Wicked” interview about “holding space” has finally clarified what the hell she was talking about. Tracy Gilchrist for Out magazine told Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that fans of the movie “are holding space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” which sparked an emotional reaction from … Read more
Elizabeth Swann has spoken. Keira Knightley has shared that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, which helped propel her career, were also the reason she was “taken down publicly.” The “Atonement” actress, 39, discussed how the Disney franchise positively and negatively impacted her life during a recent interview with the Times. “It’s a funny thing … Read more
Alec Baldwin has no plans to watch the final cut of his film “Rust” following the tragic on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “Only because this is obviously the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life,” the actor, 66, told Variety at Italy’s Torino Film Festival on Monday. “Beyond the victims themselves, … Read more
Everyone is holding space for that bizarre interview from the “Wicked” press tour. A clip from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s sit-down with an Out magazine reporter has been shared tens of millions of times online because of the confusion over the reporter’s claim that fans “are holding space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” which … Read more
movie review BLITZ Running time: 120 minutes. Rated PG-13 (thematic elements including some racism, violence, some strong language, brief sexuality and smoking). On AppleTV+. There is an undeniably old-fashioned quality to Steve McQueen’s World War II drama “Blitz” on AppleTV+ — a rather unexpected one for the director of “12 Years A Slave” and “Shame.” … Read more
Wicked shade. Frances Hannon, the makeup and hair designer on “Wicked,” is proud she worked on a movie that mainly used practical set designs — instead of CGI or green screens. The same can’t be said, she noted, for Marvel movies. Frances Hannon at the LA premiere of “Wicked” on November 9. FilmMagic “I was … Read more
As I entered a sold-out cinema for a “Wicked: Part One” preview event in Sydney this week, I had a terrifying thought: What if people started to sing along? Moments into the film and just seconds into the first song, my worst fear was realized. A group of musical theater kids, who fancied themselves more talented than … Read more
Lindsay Lohan knows her worth. During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Wednesday, the 38-year-old actress shared that she had the perfect comeback to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who mistakenly thought she had a sister because of her dual roles in “The Parent Trap.” “Where’s your twin?” she recalled … Read more
But where’s the Wormers? “Now and Then” stars Demi Moore, Rita Wilson, Rosie O’Donnell and Melanie Griffith reunited at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. The foursome, who starred in the 1995 coming-of-age dramedy, came together to celebrate Moore, 62, one of the honorees at the event. Rita Wilson, Demi Moore, … Read more
By the pricking of my thumbs, something “Wicked” this way comes… Successor to the coveted role of Elphaba — originated in “Wicked” on Broadway by Idina Menzel in 2003 — Cynthia Erivo has taken up the mantle in the long-awaited film adaptation. Channeling the witchy woman across red carpets and the occasional yellow brick road, the … Read more
Yeah, baby, yeah! Being known for a plethora of legendary characters over the decades, Mike Myers’ stint on “Saturday Night Live” is also an iconic time not to be forgotten. And now, the 61-year-old is reflecting on a sketch he did with the late Quincy Jones on the variety show before he left the series … Read more