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Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms

Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms

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Hollywood’s awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit musical “Wicked: For Good,” Shakespeare family tragedy “Hamnet” and period horror movie “Sinners” leading the charge. Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged “One Battle After Another,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and mid-century sports dramedy “Marty Supreme,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, are also top contenders. The Globes, set for January 11, are widely seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards, and the top Globes hopefuls are already on many insider short lists for the Oscars. The Golden Globes offer separate awards for dramas and comedies/musicals widening the field of stars who could walk the red carpet, and fueling the suspense. “The headline of this year is: Comedy is where the drama is,” Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis told AFP. “Wicked: For Good” will battle for top comedy-musical honors with “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme.” Also in the comedy mix is apocalyptic satire “Bugonia,” the latest …

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?

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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 …

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’

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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 …

Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms

Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

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Just in time for the theatrical release of “Wicked: For Good,” fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, “The Wizard of Oz,” and one item is especially witchy. Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction Heritage Auctions is putting an iconic black hat that Margaret Hamilton wore as the Wicked Witch of the West up for sale. The wool hat is quite large, measuring nearly 14-inches high with a 19.5-inch diameter brim. It also has a 22-inch elastic chin strap worn by Hamilton during flying scenes to keep it secure. Designed by costume designer Adrian Adolph Greenburg, who went by Gilbert Adrian professionally, the hat was put to use after filming began because the one originally chosen didn’t appear scary enough. “When Dorothy Gale becomes Dorothy of Oz, it’s when she puts on the ruby slippers,” said Joe Maddalena, EVP of Heritage Auctions. “When the Wicked Witch becomes the Wicked Witch, she puts on the hat. …

Freakier Friday to M3GAN 2.0: Hollywood chick flick sequels you can’t miss in 2025

Freakier Friday to M3GAN 2.0: Hollywood chick flick sequels you can’t miss in 2025

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Let’s face it — 2025 might not be shaping up to be the smoothest year for everyone, but if you’re a chick flick fan, things are looking very good for you! Get ready to put on your cosiest pyjamas, grab your favourite snacks and plan a series of unforgettable girls’ nights in! From heartwarming romances to wild adventures and toe-tapping musicals, here are five must-watch chick flick sequels hitting theatres (and streaming services) in 2025 that are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and feel all the feels. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freakier Friday Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The iconic Bridget Jones is back, but this time, she’s trading her quirky single life for a new chapter. In the latest instalment of the beloved rom-com franchise, Bridget, now a widowed single mom (RIP, Colin Firth!), is navigating the world of dating once again. This time, she finds herself swept up by a charming younger man, played by Leo Woodall (who you might recognize from The White Lotus). Can Bridget juggle …