Jonathan Bailey is looking beyond “Wicked.” The actor, 36, revealed he’s hoping to become a dad when his busy life settles. Talking to British Vogue in an interview published on Thursday, Dec. 12, Bailey, who stars as Prince Fiyero in the hit film alongside Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), discussed his desire to grow his … Read more
Drew Barrymore and Cynthia Erivo get candid on physical communication. The “Wicked” star, 37, explained on Tuesday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” why she and costar Ariana Grande, 31, are continuously in close physical contact and how they use it as a way to deliver messages to each other during subtly during conversations. “Is it true that [Grande] is as touchy? I’m … Read more
They’re seeing red over Bloomies’ green Santa. As part of a “holiday partnership” with the cinematic event “Wicked,” Santaland at the Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship has been “Oz-ified” to be more Emerald City than North Pole. There are pink Christmas trees, wand lollipops instead of candy canes, “Wicked”-themed bracelets and jolly old St. Nick wears … Read more
The stars of the hit movie “Wicked” have finally addressed their strangest interview moment from a pre-release press tour loaded with awkward viral clips. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande raised the internet’s collective eyebrows with their response to a bizarre statement by Out magazine reporter Tracy Gilchrist last month, who told the duo she had … Read more
It’s still Rock-ing the box office. In its second Friday in theaters, “Moana 2” remained in the No. 1 spot, with sales of $11.7 million, according to The Numbers. The animated musical adventure, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is projected to enjoy earnings of $50.8 million this weekend and a $600 million total since its debut, according … Read more
Cynthia Erivo is standing up for her co-star. The “Wicked” actress, 37, was asked about Ariana Grande’s comments on being bullied online while at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival and didn’t hold back with her response. “I think cyberbullying is quite dangerous, to be honest, because it’s easy to be behind the computer and … Read more
Let the waterworks flow! Drew Barrymore and Ariana Grande shared a moment that ended in tears when they discussed the “dark and ugly” side of Hollywood during the “Wicked” star’s appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” Wednesday. The exchange started when Grande, 31, interrupted Barrymore’s praise for “Wicked” to honor the actress-turned-talk show host, 49. … Read more
“Wicked” has claimed victory at one of the first major stops on the road to the 2025 Oscars. As the opening lyric of Stephen Schwartz’s musical goes, “Good news!” Or is it? “Wicked” won the top prize from the National Board of Review. AP On Wednesday, the National Board of Review named the big-budget adaptation … Read more
Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to a pornographic website on packaging for dolls tied to the blockbuster movie “Wicked.” In a proposed class action filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson said she bought a “Wicked” doll for her daughter, who then visited an … Read more
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s bond is a popular subject. The “Wicked” stars have continued to showcase their strong connection while promoting the musical movie, and now Erivo, 37, is speaking on how the pair communicate through touch. “I think I’m sort of used to it now,” the actress said in a teaser clip for her Dec. 10 … Read more
No one mourns the wicked — and no kid should read it either. Before there was the “Wicked” movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, there was the Broadway musical “Wicked,” which is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” based on L. Frank Baum’s … Read more
Wheelchair-bound “Wicked” actress Mariss Bode has hit back after being subjected to nasty jokes about her disability following the release of the blockbuster movie. The 24-year-old, who has been confined to a wheelchair since her involvement in a car crash at the age of 11, plays protagonist Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose, in the big-screen adaptation of … Read more
Disney did it again. The animated musical adventure “Moana 2” took first place at the box office on Friday, its first day in theaters, with $54.5 million in revenue, according to The Numbers. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked,” which made history as the highest domestically grossing film based on a Broadway musical. ©Universal/Courtesy … Read more
They’re defying gravity — and testing my patience. The new movie “Wicked,” based on the long-running Broadway show, is doing big business at the domestic box office. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the musical “Wizard of Oz” riff is expected to gross more than $100 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend, adding to … Read more
She’s that girl. Cynthia Erivo transformed into Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in “Wicked” thanks to the film’s makeup artist and hairstylist Frances Hannon. Hannon told The Post her work on Erivo, 37, and the rest of the cast started with researching the world of Oz. Frances Hannon at the “Wicked” UK premiere … Read more
Al Roker did Something Bad. On Thursday morning, the “Today” show co-host accidentally revealed a major spoiler of the “Wicked” movie, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Roker hosted an early morning portion of the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Idina Menzel, 53, when he let her secret slip. Al Roker hosted an … Read more
This movie theater chain won’t be so “Popular” anymore. Overly zealous “Wicked” fans who paint themselves to match Elphaba’s shade of green are likely to be barred from entering the theater, as two unfortunate AMC ticket holders discovered. This week, Jamie Forst went to her local AMC theater in Burbank, Calif., dressed in pink like … Read more
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
Hi, This is Jon M. Chu and I am the director of “Wicked.” “And Elfie. Can I call you Elfie?” “Well, it’s a little bit perky.” So we’re about midpoint in the movie. And these two roommates, who are very different from each other, have moved into this semi-small dorm room. And it’s Glinda and … 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