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Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s list

Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s list

LONDON — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life. Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s list Elba, who starred as a drug dealer in “The Wire” and the president of the United States in “A House of Dynamite,” was knighted for his services to young people after he and his wife, Sabrina, founded the Elba Hope Foundation to target issues such as knife crime, education and poverty. The actor accepted the honor on behalf of the young people served by the charity. “I hope we can do more to draw attention to the importance of sustained, practical support for young people and to the responsibility we all share to help them find an alternative to violence,” Elba said. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, the ice dancing duo who won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in …

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

NEW YORK — Behind the Wizard of Oz in the two-part “Wicked” movies were people actually pulling the strings. They set the table for the hit double-punch movies long before the cameras ever rolled out: The casting directors, helped pick who made it to Oz. Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry “Our job is to know the actors that are out there or know how to find the actors that we don’t know,” says Bernard Telsey, one of the heavy hitters in the world of casting, who, with Tiffany Little Canfield, populated both “Wicked” movies. Casting will get some Oscar love next year. A new prize for achievement in casting was added to the Academy Awards in March, a step casting directors believe is long overdue. The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on March 15, 2026. “It’s really hard for people to understand what it is that we do because it’s so private,” says Telsey. “It’s only going to make …

Wicked For Good box office: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo film mints 6M; beats Snow White lifetime haul in just 3 days

Wicked For Good box office: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo film mints $226M; beats Snow White lifetime haul in just 3 days

Updated on: Nov 24, 2025 11:42 am IST Wicked For Good box office collection has soared past $200 million worldwide in just its opening weekend. Wicked For Good box office collection: The sequel to Wicked – Wicked: For Good – has surpassed expectations at the box office in its opening weekend. The Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-starrer had been projected to open at $145 million in North America, but soared past that mark easily, and added a substantial amount overseas. Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked: For Good. Wicked for Good opens at $226 million worldwide Wicked: For Good brought in $150 million in the U.S. and Canada in its opening weekend, according to the studio. This is a new record for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical. The film now ranks among the best-performing movie musicals of all time after just its opening weekend. The sequel to Wicked, which reunites Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba with Ariana Grande’s Glinda, has the third-best domestic opening weekend for a musical ever, behind Disney‘s 2019 The Lion King …

Wicked: For Good ending explained- What happens after Dorothy throws water on Elphaba?

Wicked: For Good ending explained- What happens after Dorothy throws water on Elphaba?

Warning Spoilers Ahead. Wicked: For Good (2025) is a sequel to Wicked (2024) and stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey in the lead roles. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the musical fantasy film follows the story of Glinda the Good (Ariana) and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia). Here are the key highlights of the movie, which has now become the biggest worldwide Broadway musical adaptation opener, per Deadline. Wicked: For Good ending explained(Instagram/@wickedmovie) Glinda and Elphaba’s friendship Wicked: For Good tells the narrative of how Glinda became Glinda the Good and Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. In the new film, Elphaba is labelled a fugitive who aims to reveal the Wizard’s deceit and defend the animals of Oz, while Glinda rises to prominence and backs the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). In secret, though, the two continued to be friends. Elphaba’s sister is killed After Glinda learns that her fiancé, Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), is truly in love with Elphaba, everything changes. A devastated and envious Glinda chooses to assist …

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to…

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to…

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to… In recent days, the cast has been very engaged with the promotional activities for Jon M Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’, the second installment in Universal’s adaptation of the beloved book and Broadway show. Ariana is displayed as the Good Witch, known as Glinda, while Erivo is depicted as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. During the ongoing promotions for ‘Wicked: For Good’, lead actress and singer Ariana Grande has been diagnosed with COVID. Ariana posted a photo of herself from her time on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ to her Instagram story, along with a note announcing her positive COVID diagnosis. “Just before Covid,” she penned. The announcement arrived just days after the singer was spotted avoiding interviews at the New York premiere of her movie. Her ‘Wicked’ co-star Cynthia Erivo also mentioned feeling unwell and losing her voice. In the meantime, Ariana has withdrawn from a recorded segment on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ because of her COVID diagnosis …

Wicked For Good Review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Sequel Brings Heart But No Soul

Wicked For Good Review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Sequel Brings Heart But No Soul

Name: Wicked: For Good Director: John M. ChuWriter: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox (based on Wicked by Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire)Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Colman DomingoRating: 2.5/5 Wicked: For Good Plot  This sequel film takes place five years after Elphaba Thropp’s big battle against the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked, in which she takes the upper hand. However, she’s marked as the Wicked Witch of the West soon after her win, and banished to live in hiding, away from all other beings in Oz. A fear is instilled in the citizens’ hearts about her presence, and she’s driven away by Madame Morrible at every chance she gets. However, Glinda Upland is painted as this superior being who speaks for the Wizard and must maintain her demeanor despite knowing the truth about him.  Glinda and Fiyero Tigelaar are set up for marriage, but Elphaba has different plans and wishes to reveal the truth behind the Wonderful Wizard who has …

EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo Reveals How Elphaba Evolves in Wicked For Good With Ariana Grande, ‘More Stoic and Focused’

EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo Reveals How Elphaba Evolves in Wicked For Good With Ariana Grande, ‘More Stoic and Focused’

Wicked: For Good is gearing up to set sail this week. Following the rambunctious response it received for the debut film, Wicked, the movie was confirmed for a part two. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum are reprising their roles in the second part. Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba Thropp, has earned praise for her portrayal as well as an Oscar nomination. Now, the 38-year-old has revealed how her character of Elphaba will change throughout the course of Wicked: For Good, sharing that there are evolutions as she grows. Cynthia Erivo speaks about Elphaba’s growth in Wicked: For Good Exclusively revealing to us about her return to the character, Cynthia Erivo shared how things change up, this time around. “Since the first film, Elphaba has been on her own, carrying the weight of being branded the Wicked Witch while still trying to do as much good as she can,” said the British star, talking about how Elphaba’s past experiences have evolved her into this new version. …

Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe: Power couple’s complete relationship timeline

Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe: Power couple’s complete relationship timeline

Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe are counted among Hollywood’s most beloved couples. But their journey began long before they went public. British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California.(AFP) Their story started at the 2018 Met Gala where they met for the first time. Waithe was engaged to film executive Alana Mayo at that time. So, her connection with Erivo stayed purely platonic. They formed an instant friendship built on creativity, respect and shared industry experiences, according to Cosmopolitan. Through the years, they crossed paths at festivals, premieres and award shows. They often supported each other’s work. Their chemistry was clear to people around them, yet it remained a friendship. Speculation rises after Waithe’s separation In January 2020, Lena Waithe separated from Mayo. Rumors spread online that she may have cheated with Erivo. No evidence supported those claims, as per She Knows. Their friendship timeline came under scrutiny because they had been seen together at events like the Palm Springs International Film Festival shortly before the …

In film’s second act, ‘Wicked’ goes beyond Broadway musical

In film’s second act, ‘Wicked’ goes beyond Broadway musical

When Universal Pictures split its musical adaptation of “Wicked” into two films, the move was derided by some critics as a cynical if spectacularly successful money grab. In film’s second act, ‘Wicked’ goes beyond Broadway musical But with “Wicked: For Good” out in theaters around the world this week, its stars and filmmakers say the decision has freed them up to expand the “Wizard of Oz” prequel far beyond the Broadway musical on which it is based. The result includes an expanded new take on one of the most famous moments in movie history, with the arrival in Oz of a young girl from Kansas called Dorothy. And the additional running time also allows for two brand new songs one of which, “The Girl in the Bubble,” sees Ariana Grande’s popular, pink-clad heroine Glinda confront her unlikely dark past. “It happens in the wings of the Broadway show. You see the before and after moments,” Grande said at a recent press conference. But in the second film, we see “beneath the bubbly, shiny, perfect exterior” …

Cynthia Erivo breaks silence on fan grabbing Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere: ‘We’ve had to deal with stuff’

Cynthia Erivo breaks silence on fan grabbing Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere: ‘We’ve had to deal with stuff’

At the premiere of the movie Wicked: For Good in Singapore, Cynthia Erivo was by Ariana Grande’s side when she was accosted by a fan. Cynthia has now shared her thoughts on the incident involving her and co-star Ariana Grande at the premiere of their movie in Singapore on November 13. Erivo speaks out after fan rushed Ariana Grande at Singapore premiere(AFP) As the two actors were walking the ‘yellow’ carpet, a 26-year-old man named Johnson Wen jumped the barricade and rushed towards Grande. He put his arms around Grande and began jumping up and down, Entertainment Weekly reported. Cynthia Erivo reacts to Ariana Grande’s scary moment “What’s even more wonderful is the fact that there are other people who have seen themselves in this movie, in that character, and also now see themselves and feel safe. That, for me, is the pinnacle of what I could ever wish for from any piece of work I have ever done. And I am so glad that in order to do it, I had to look into …