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Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater end romance years after meeting on Wicked set

Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater end romance years after meeting on Wicked set

Nearly four years after meeting on the sets of Wicked in 2022 and sparking a romance the following summer, singer-actor Ariana Grande and Broadway star Ethan Slater have called it quits. Reports of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship first broke in July 2023. Theo Wargo/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Theo Wargo / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) While the split has surprised fans, sources close to Ariana say she is “doing great” and is fully focused on her career. Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater split According to several international outlets, including People, TMZ and USA TODAY, Ariana and Ethan have broken up nearly three years after reports of their relationship first emerged. “Ariana and Ethan broke up several months ago but they’ve remained friends since then and have nothing but respect and admiration for one another. This wasn’t a decision they took lightly but realized they were better off friends than in a committed relationship,” Page Six quoted a source as saying. At the moment, as per the …

Inside Her Wicked Paycheck, Business Empire & New Album ‘Petal’

Inside Her Wicked Paycheck, Business Empire & New Album ‘Petal’

Ariana Grande Net Worth 2026 ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) From chart-topping hits to blockbuster movies, Ariana Grande is more than a pop sensation; she’s a full-blown financial powerhouse. And in 2026, her empire is expanding faster than ever. As Wicked becomes a global sensation under her belt, her skincare brand quietly finds success, and her latest album, ‘Petal’, is on the horizon. Grande is on the cusp of a period that feels like a comeback and more of a takeover. So, how is she making her fortune this time? The answer lies in a careful mix of music, movies, and smart business. What Is Ariana Grande’s Net Worth In 2026? As of 2026, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Ariana Grande’s net worth to be around $250 million, placing her as one of the richest pop singers in the world. What makes this impressive is the diversification of her income sources. Her music career remains a major part of her success, with streaming and royalties from past tours contributing significantly. But Grande is more than …

M+ IMAX Debut Sets New Benchmark For Musical & Concert Films, Leaves Wicked For Good Behind!

$24M+ IMAX Debut Sets New Benchmark For Musical & Concert Films, Leaves Wicked For Good Behind!

Michael Box Office: $24M+ IMAX Debut Update (Photo Credit: Instagram) Michael is all that the world is talking about now, and Jaafar Jackson’s phenomenal performance is the main reason. The biopic is truly meant for the biggest and most premium screens, hence the film has set a new record for musicals, concert films, and music biopics in IMAX screenings worldwide. It has posted the biggest global opening in the mentioned genre and has beaten Wicked: For Good’s IMAX global debut numbers in that process. Keep scrolling for the deets. The fan following of the Ling of Pop is greater than the critics’, so it has earned a stellar opening weekend despite the negative reviews. The audience rating is starkly contrasting, and they are the ones who will make this film the ultimate financial winner. To Michael Jackson fans, this film is an entire experience, and it should be seen on the big screen. This film is not just a biopic but a tribute to the late artist. Michael’s global opening weekend in IMAX According to …

Marissa Bode says she was denied boarding flight because of wheelchair

Marissa Bode says she was denied boarding flight because of wheelchair

Los Angeles, “Wicked” actor Marissa Bode recalled the incident when she was denied boarding a flight because of her wheelchair and called it a “blatant segregation”. Marissa Bode says she was denied boarding flight because of wheelchair Bode, a disabled actor, shared a video on her TikTok handle on Thursday, according to the entertainment news website Variety, where she narrated about her flight experience. The 25-year-old actor said her manager spoke to the airline prior, and they were assured that the necessary arrangements would be made. Bode said the staff asked if she was able to get up from the wheelchair and walk the stairs, and after denying it, she wasn’t allowed to board the flight. “So I got to the gate, and I was like, ‘Hey, could you help me locate my boarding pass…And the two people at the gate look at me, and they are like, ‘Can you stand?’ And I said, ‘No.’ And they said, ‘I’m sorry, but because of that, we’re going to have to deny you boarding.’ They proceeded to …

Victim, vamp or just plain wicked? How Bollywood’s female antagonists have evolved over the years | Bollywood News

Victim, vamp or just plain wicked? How Bollywood’s female antagonists have evolved over the years | Bollywood News

Over the past couple of weeks, all we have discussed, watched reels about, or thought about is Dhurandhar The Revenge. Women’s history month was overtaken by a film that was completely dominated by men, their conflicting yet similarly violent aspirations and no female characters of significance, not one. No Indian or Pakistani intelligence agent, politician, mole, no government officials in either country, none. But thankfully, we have OTT platforms that are still creating diverse roles for women. A couple of weeks before the Dhurandhar storm overtook us, I watched Subedaar on Amazon Prime Video and Accused on Netflix. Two completely different films, from two completely different genres, but with one thing in common – both films had unpleasant, entitled women who pushed the people in their lives around and exhibited symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder. In Accused, Konkona Sensharma plays Dr Geetika Sen, a female doctor accused of sexual harassment by over eight women. In addition to being abrasive at work, Geetika is unfaithful to her wife, whom she gaslights and undermines. Mona Singh …

Wicked shut out for good to Sinners making history: Biggest takeaways from the Oscar nominations 2026

Wicked shut out for good to Sinners making history: Biggest takeaways from the Oscar nominations 2026

The nominations are here for the 98th Academy Awards, and this year, it offered multiple surprises and snubs, the most obvious being the complete shut-out for Wicked: For Good. The first nomination itself- that of Elle Fanning in the Best Supporting Actress category- offered a surprise for many who thought she would be snubbed. This paved the way for a slew of unpredictable names to appear on the list. Here are the biggest takeaways from the nominations. (Also read: Oscars 2026 full list of nominations: Sinners creates history, becomes most nominated film of all time with 16 nods) The Oscar nominations offered several shake-ups in major categories. Wicked snubbed for Good Last year, Wicked earned 10 Oscar nominations and won two awards. Both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande earned nods in the acting categories. Wicked: For Good was also one of the highest-grossing films of the year, but the Academy has now completely shut out the Jon M Chu film, with even Ariana (who was once a frontrunner in the category) missing the spot. More …

2026 Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Homebound, Wicked 2, Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti, Guillermo del Toro miss out | Hollywood News

2026 Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Homebound, Wicked 2, Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti, Guillermo del Toro miss out | Hollywood News

The nominations for the 2026 Oscars are finally out. Director Ryan Coogler found himself at the top of the mountain as Sinners dominated the nominations. Critically acclaimed feature films and documentary films found themselves rightly acknowledged in the nominations, but a few lost out. The one that broke the hearts of Hindi film fans all over the world was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which failed to make the cut in the Best International Film category. Also Read – Oscars 2026 Nominations Announcement LIVE Updates Universal Pictures’ Wicked 2, which made $522 million worldwide, didn’t get nominated for a single award. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo missed out on Best Actress and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively, and the film didn’t get any nominations for visual effects, screenplay, score, or song. On the other side of the spectrum, Sinners bagged 16 nominations, which is the most in the history of the event. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another bagged 12 nominations, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor. Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, …

Ariana Grande’s Wicked For Good, Homebound & Other Shocking Misses

Ariana Grande’s Wicked For Good, Homebound & Other Shocking Misses

5 Major Oscars 2026 Snubs ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman were seen today announcing the nominations for the Oscars 2026. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien as host. One Battle After Another got a nod under Best Picture, Timothée Chalamet got nominated for Marty Supreme, and Sinners set a new record with 16 nominations, but there were some major misses that will be talked about for a long time. The nomination list had some surprise entries, but a few snubs were noticeable enough. From Ariana Grande missing out on Wicked to it getting no nominations at all, from Odessa A’Zion not getting a nod to Homebound missing out totally on the list – check out 5 major snubs this year. 1. Wicked For Good From every nomination category of the Oscars 2026, Wicked: For Good, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, got snubbed. Even the lead, Ariana Grande, despite getting a nomination for the Wicked OG movie, missed out this …

Wicked: For Good North America Box Office: Ariana Grande’s Sequel Trails Its Predecessor By 0M+, Unlikely To Catch Up

Wicked: For Good North America Box Office: Ariana Grande’s Sequel Trails Its Predecessor By $130M+, Unlikely To Catch Up

Wicked: For Good North America Box Office: Comparison With Wicked (Photo Credit – Instagram) Ariana Grande starrer Wicked: For Good had been lagging behind the OG film’s dailies at the box office. The Wicked sequel is losing the chance to catch up to its predecessor. Among the 2025 releases, it remains strong at the box office; however, since it has been released digitally, box office sales are dwindling. Keep scrolling for the domestic box office collections of the Wicked films. The musical fantasy opened with a much higher collection at the domestic box office than its predecessor. It will also be unable to match Wicked’s global success, partly due to storytelling choices, viewer and critic reactions, and tough competition from other films. How much has the film earned so far at the domestic box office? According to Box Office Mojo’s report, Wicked: For Good collected $142k this Thursday at the box office in North America. It dropped by 88% from last New Year’s Day, boosted on Thursday at the box office. After 53 days of …

Zootopia 2 North America Box Office 36: Steps Into the New Year as 2025’s 5th Highest-Grosser, Overtakes Wicked: For Good

Zootopia 2 North America Box Office 36: Steps Into the New Year as 2025’s 5th Highest-Grosser, Overtakes Wicked: For Good

Zootopia 2 North America Box Office 36 ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The Disney sequel Zootopia 2 has entered 2026 with a new box office achievement. The Zootopia sequel has emerged as 2025’s fifth-highest-grossing film by outgrossing Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good. The sequel is also on track to surpass the original movie, and this achievement is already underway before the film enters the weekend. Keep scrolling for the deets. The animated feature is one of the biggest releases of the past year and will still be rocking the cinemas for a few more weeks. People often tend to go to fun family movies during the holidays, so these kinds of films work well at the box office. The mega hit is on the verge of wrapping up its journey at the box office, but it is still earning solid numbers. Zootopia 2’s box office collection in North America after 36 days According to Box Office Mojo‘s data, Zootopia 2 collected $4.5 million at the domestic box office on its 6th Wednesday. It …