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How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical
The movie and musical versions of “Wicked” are based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, following the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda.
Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album 'GNX'
“GNX” features 12 new tracks, including “squabble up,” which was teased in the music video for Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.”
Malala Yousafzai-produced documentary emphasizes Afghan women's fight for freedom
“Bread & Roses,” which follows several women in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021, debuts Friday on Apple TV+.
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How the lives of human smugglers surprised this award-winning author
National Book Award nonfiction winner Jason De León says writing about human smugglers taught him unexpected lessons — as immigration remains a political flashpoint.
'The Simpsons' voice actor behind Milhouse character retires from show
Pamela Hayden announced she is departing after 35 years of voicing several of the show's most memorable characters.
One Direction bandmates mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral
The private event was held in southeast England on Wednesday, just more than a month after the singer died in a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires at the age of 31.
Barbie releases Rita Moreno doll to honor the legendary actress and trailblazer
The Latina actress turns 93 on Dec. 11, and the new Barbie Tribute Collection doll is being released ahead of her birthday to celebrate her life and career.
'Despacito' star Luis Fonsi pivots to a lead role in the rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer'
The global superstar initially thought he'd just "stick to the music thing" — until he read the movie's script.
'Gladiator II' director claims gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut 'didn't happen'
In a recent interview with Gayetey, Washington said, “I actually kissed a man in the film but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken."
Nearly a quarter of adults get their news from social influencers, Pew report shows
Across platforms, male news influencers outnumber women, and creators with explicit political orientations lean conservative.
Whoopi Goldberg is beefing with a small bakery in latest culture war battle
A Staten Island bakery denied Goldberg’s suggestion that it refused to serve her because of her politics. Supporters have since flocked to the bakery as local officials called on Goldberg to apologize.
