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A lawyer said his client was allegedly paid to have sex with Matt Gaetz at a 2017 party. A man accused of three fatal stabbings in New York City has an extensive criminal history. Gaetz, a former Republican U.S. representative from Florida, has long denied the allegations against him and has claimed he was the target of an extortion plot. A Trump transition team spokesperson called the allegations “baseless.” Gaetz resigned from Congress last week after Trump announced plans to nominate him for attorney general. The stabbings happened yesterday morning at three separate locations.

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Can you sing along to “Wicked” show tunes in a movie theater? “I don’t want to hear you singing.”The discourse surrounding “Wicked” mirrors other recent conversations about etiquette at public gatherings. However, when it comes to movie theater etiquette, the conversation has largely centered around people using their devices during the film. Williams is among the contingent of “Wicked” fans who think singing along in a theater wouldn’t be the worst offense. “But come a second time and let us sing to you.”“We understand it if you do, and if you don’t,” Grande added.

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☆ The 'Wicked' movie only covers part of the musical. Here's everything we know about the second film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThe "Wicked" movie, coming to theaters on Friday, only covers part of the original musical's plot. A second film is coming in November 2025 to complete the story. Related VideoIt remains true even as Universal is marketing the movie as "Wicked," instead of "Wicked Part One." Elphaba's younger sister, Nessa, has become a cruel governor of Munchkinland and earned the title of the Wicked Witch of the East. There has been no casting announcement to suggest Dorothy will have a larger role in the second film.

Persons: Jon M, Chu, Elphaba, Oz, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Eviro, Michelle Yeoh, Steven Spielberg's, haven't, Marc Platt, Stephen Schwartz, Platt, Jeff Goldblum, Madame Morrible, Giles Keyte, Cynthia Erivo, Glinda, Schwartz, Grande, Dorothy's, Dorothy Organizations: Broadway, Universal, Warner Bros, Entertainment, Grande, Shiz University Locations: Shiz

☆ There's only one problem with 'Wicked' — and it's not Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's stunning performances
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Advertisement"Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu, is a film adaptation of the iconic stage musical — well, just act one. Directed by Jon M. Chu ("Crazy Rich Asians") and starring Broadway and pop music's biggest legends — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, respectively — "Wicked" is a stunning act of adaptation. The stage musical version is also an adaptation, the looser kind, of Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name. AdvertisementAs in the stage musical, Glinda lends Elphaba the ugliest hat in her closet for a party. In the end, though, "Wicked" is one of the best musical adaptations recently put to screen.

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“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu reflected on how the feature film might have greater meaning in the wake of the election. “‘The Wizard of Oz’ was always sort of prophetic in a way,” Chu said. Nina Westervelt / WWD via Getty ImagesNBC News and NBCUniversal, the distributor of “Wicked,” share Comcast as a parent company. Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time. “When ‘Wicked’ came around, it was a re-examination of that,” Chu said.

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☆ Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls. There’s a website listed on the toy box, but instead of linking to the webpage for the movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Mattel has mistakenly listed the URL to a pornographic website. “Hey @Mattel whoever is responsible for your marketing/packaging for the new official Wicked dolls have made a HUGE mistake,” one person wrote on X. “What a dream come true to be realized as Elphaba and Glinda in the form of Sweet Little dolls,” Erivo captioned the post. “Little Cynthia and little Ari are pleased.”Universal Pictures is owned by NBC Universal, the parent company of NBC News.

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☆ Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on ‘Wicked’ movie dolls packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched “Wicked” dolls. “Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the US, which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page,” the company said in a statement sent to CNN on Sunday. People who have already purchased the dolls are advised to discard the packaging or obscure the link, Mattel added. The highly anticipated two-part “Wicked” movie starring singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo is an adaptation of the famed Broadway musical. The story is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” and tells an alternate version of events before Dorothy Gale’s arrival.

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☆ Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mattel apologized for including an X-rated site link on "Wicked" doll packaging. AdvertisementToy maker Mattel has apologized for a printing error on the packaging of a line of "Wicked" dolls that listed an X-rated adult site. Related storiesWalmart confirmed it had paused the sale of the dolls as Mattel works to correct the misprint. A completed eBay listing for a Mattel "Wicked" doll with a URL misprint on the packaging. EbayAlthough the "Wicked" dolls are still visible on the Mattel website, the purchase links didn't yield available results on Monday morning.

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☆ The 'Wicked' cast is embracing method dressing to promote the film. Here are their red-carpet looks, ranked from least to most on theme.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The cast of "Wicked" has been promoting the film ahead of its November 22 release. Many of the stars' looks nod to the film, whether through color scheme or tone. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's green and pink looks celebrating the film have stood out. Much of the "Wicked" cast has been "method dressing" throughout the film's press tour, wearing outfits that nod to themes or plot points in the movie. Take a look at the best "Wicked"-inspired looks from the film's press tour, ranked from least to most on theme.

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande's, —, Zendaya, Margot Robbie, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum Organizations: Service

☆ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are still method dressing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —While some might be growing weary of celebrity method dressing — the styling phenomenon that sees actors match their red carpet garb to their latest movie role — character-based fashion shows no sign of stopping. In the run up to the release of Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis drama “Challengers” this spring, star Zendaya wore almost exclusively white and lime green looks — often adorned with literal tennis balls. Now, it’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s turn. TheStewartofNY/WireImage/Getty ImagesOne of the pair's earliest examples of method dressing took place at the Paris Olympic Games in July. Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesPerhaps, if we’ve reached the peak of method dressing, the trend might evolve to become more subtle, playful and less restrictive.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Andrew Mukamal, Greta Gerwig’s, Barbie, Luca Guadagnino’s, Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, Celine, it’s Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande’s, ”, Matthew Stockman, Erivo, Louis Vuitton, Grande, Glinda, Elphaba, Thom Browne, they’ve, Jonathan, Gilbert Flores, we’ve, Jonathan Bailey, Prince Fiyero Organizations: CNN, Museum of Modern Art, Paris Olympic Games, Los, Academy, Los Angeles, Variety Locations: London, Erivo, New York, Los Angeles

☆ Director Jon M. Chu joins ‘Wicked’ premiere from hospital as wife gives birth to daughter
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Francesca Gariano | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Director Jon M. Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, expanded their family by one more, welcoming the birth of their daughter on Nov. 9. Chu shared several more posts on his Instagram stories, including a snap of his suit for the premiere still in its garment bag. Chu also gave fans a first glimpse of his newborn daughter, sharing a sweet video of his wife holding their baby on her chest in the hospital. “Happy Premiere Day!! You have a lot of witches on your side.”In addition to their newborn daughter, Chu and Hodge are parents to four other children: Willow, 7, Jonathan Heights, 5, Ruby, 3 and Iggy, 1.

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☆ Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

He added a note to his new addition: “Welcome to our world, you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.”“Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo star as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. (From left) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Wicked' in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesChu may not have been able to physically attend the premiere but his presence was felt. According to footage from inside the theater posted online, a video of Chu speaking from the hospital was played before the movie began.

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☆ A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Kyle Buchanan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

“Excuse me,” Ariana Grande said, flagging down an imaginary waiter. “May we have one million tissues please?”It was midway through the fittingly witchy month of October, and Grande and Cynthia Erivo had convened at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles to discuss their new film “Wicked,” adapted from the long-running Broadway musical. With emotions riding high before its Nov. 22 release, both women teared up frequently while talking about what the movie means to them. “The tears would fall every single time,” Erivo said as she recounted shooting a fraught dance sequence with her co-star. “I didn’t have to try for them, they were always there.”

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☆ Hollywood bets on Thanksgiving rebound: Will ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ revive the sluggish Fall box office?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

But multiplex owners are hoping that “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” achieve something close as the pink-and-green musical and the Colosseum-set action epic land in theaters on Nov. 22. “The industry is looking at ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ as a Holy Trinity of moviegoing,” says Robbins. Overall domestic box office revenues are down more than 11% from 2023 and nearly 27% from 2019, according to Comscore. Newer attempts like Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” remake, Chu’s “In the Heights,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Cats” and “The Color Purple” all fizzled at the box office despite being based on popular productions. “Gladiator II,” too, must prove to audiences there’s a reason to return to the arena a quarter century after the first film became a Colosseum-sized blockbuster.

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☆ Academy Museum brings out the stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many entertainment figures who attended. John Travolta presented Tarantino, his “Pulp Fiction” director, with the Luminary Award. “Mugler 🤍🪽+ Tiffany’s 💎 for the Academy Museum Gala,” reads the caption on a series of photos showing her snatched in a white bustier with a matching coat and stunning jewelry. “They’re just two friends…two good friends…two best friends sharing one wonderful night at the Academy Museum,” the caption on the photos of Grande and Erivo reads. The money raised from the gala goes to support exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming at the Los Angeles based museum, which opened in 2021.

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Cynthia Erivo called out a fan-edited "Wicked" poster circulating online, describing it as "offensive" and "deeply hurtful." An official poster for the movie, which hits theaters in November, was released by distributor Universal Pictures earlier this month. "And that is just deeply hurtful.”Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked." She described the edited version of the poster as "the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen," and compared it to two offensive AI-created memes related to the film that have also been widely shared online. Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Bowen Yang star alongside Erivo and Grande.

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☆ Cynthia Erivo blasts ‘Wicked’ memes that obscure her face as ‘deeply hurtful’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the upcoming “Wicked” adaptation, slammed the various memes and fan-made takes on the film’s poster, which she said “degrades” and “erases” her involvement. Many fans considered it an improvement on the official film poster, in which Erivo’s face is fully visible. “And that is just deeply hurtful.”The new "Wicked" poster is an "homage" to the original logo, not an exact copy, Erivo said. None of this is cute,” Erivo wrote. It degrades us.”Erivo, Grande and “Wicked” film director Jon M. Chu all re-shared the official poster on their Instagram stories on Wednesday.

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☆ In Photos: The best fashion, looks and trends from the 2024 Paris Olympics so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Even the Olympic athletes are letting their personalities shine through via arty manicures or spray-painted hair. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool/EPA/ShutterstockBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer wore a Team GB rain jacket to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesLady Gaga wore custom-made Dior during her cabaret-inspired performance at the opening ceremony. John Walton/PAUS track and field athlete Sha'Carri Richardson dazzled the camera with her custom manicure during the opening ceremony. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesModel Kendall Jenner seen wearing Team USA merchandise and high-waisted jeans on August 1.

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☆ Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ give us the new ‘Barbenheimer’? This weekend will be the judge
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

As for a name for this latest prospective double feature, perhaps presciently, “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal thought “Glicked” (pronounced glick-id) was the most suitable portmanteau back in July. The critical and commercial track records for the directors behind “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” are less consistent, Nunan said, which could make a difference in the cultural and box-office impact they have. Universal PicturesDirectors aside, as with “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” before them, “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” both have star power in spades. It's a battle of the internet boyfriends in "Gladiator II." Some magic just can’t be replicated, though “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” do seem poised to drum up the same must-see prestige as the films that dominated the summer of 2023.

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☆ Kristin Chenoweth defends Ariana Grande over rumors that she was dating her 'Wicked' costar
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKristin Chenoweth opened up about her decades-long friendship with Ariana Grande and defended the singer months after she was criticized for reportedly dating her married costar Ethan Slater. Grande stars as Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked," a role which Chenoweth played when the musical debuted on Broadway in 2003. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked." Representatives for Ariana Grande did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: —, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Grande, Glinda, Chenoweth, Slater, Dalton Gomez, Slater —, Lilly Jay, Bruce Glikas, Chenoweth —, AbbVie, I've, She's, Cynthia Erivo, Zach Sang, " Chenoweth Organizations: Service, Broadway, Business, Universal, Forbes, Variety, Daily Mail Locations: New York

☆ Ariana Grande says filming ‘Wicked’ movie was ‘transformative’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —It sounds like Ariana Grande’s experience filming the upcoming “Wicked” movie was rather wonderful. “It was just the most extraordinary, transformative and beautiful experience I’ve ever had in my life,” Grande said on Vogue’s Met Gala red carpet on Monday. They join an impressive legacy of actors who’ve portrayed the roles including Idina Menzel, Michelle Williams and Kristin Chenoweth. Grande wore a light pink gown by designer Jonathan Anderson to the star-studded event. “Wicked: Part 2” will follow in late 2025.

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☆ 6 of the best looks at the Fashion Trust US Awards and 5 that missed the mark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Fashion Trust US Awards were hosted in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. At the annual Fashion Trust US Awards, the nonprofit shared its mission of supporting young artists and helping them achieve global recognition. The brand's founder, MoAnA Luu, accepted the Fashion Trust US Jewelry Award on Tuesday night. Some of it was stunning, while other looks missed the mark.

Persons: Ashley Graham, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Heidi Klum, Storm Reid, —, Cynthia Erivo, MoAnA Luu Organizations: Fashion Trust, Service Locations: Beverly Hills, Nordstrom

☆ 3 presidents, celebrity performances and protester interruptions at Biden campaign's $26M fundraiser
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Mike Memoli | Megan Lebowitz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Actor and comedian Mindy Kaling hosted the program, which ended at around 10 p.m., and late night host Stephen Colbert moderated a conversation with Biden, Clinton and Obama. Colbert acknowledged one protester and asked Biden about the U.S. role in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians. Outside the New York venue Thursday, more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters chanted slogans like "Biden, Biden, you're a liar," and waved Palestinian flags and signs with anti-war messages. Biden and Trump are polling neck-and-neck, with 46% of voters supporting Trump and 45% supporting Biden, according to a March poll by CNBC. During Thursday's moderated discussion, Colbert asked Clinton what he would say to voters who do not feel like the economy is strong.

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Unlike Obama and Clinton before him, Biden is running against a candidate only a few years his junior. It was a twist on how Clinton answered a question about Dole's age during the second presidential debate in 1996. There is not much precedent for the event Biden's campaign is putting on Thursday. Obama, Biden and Clinton will inevitably go down memory lane during a discussion moderated by comedian Stephen Colbert. Aside from private conversations, Biden also often directs his top aides to follow up with Obama or Clinton on various topics of conversation.

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☆ Biden hosts fundraiser with his two-term Democratic presidential predecessors, striving to join their ranks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Michael Williams | Mj Lee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Washington CNN —President Joe Biden on Thursday will join Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, the only living two-term Democratic presidents, aiming to use their star power to woo big-pocketed donors as Biden tries to join their ranks. The fundraiser is being held off-camera, though pool reporters will be able to report on the three presidents’ remarks. The Biden campaign said ahead of the fundraiser it had raised more than $25 million – making it the most successful single political fundraiser ever in terms of dollars raised. The fundraiser on Thursday is expected to be just the beginning of Obama’s involvement in Biden’s campaign. He is expected to take a larger role in Biden’s campaign – including traveling to college campuses and crucial battleground stakes – closer to November.

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