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☆ Why the Chiefs love Steve Spagnuolo: Exotic blitzes, tough love and home cooking
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Dan Pompei | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

— Before dawn on a fall Friday, Steve Spagnuolo enters the Kansas City Chiefs facility with a large aluminum pan. “He was,” Spagnuolo says, “a man of character.”AdvertisementEgsegian and Spagnuolo had long talks on bleacher benches after practices. Steve and Maria Spagnuolo make Chiefs defenders feel like family. “Steve loves the fellas and likes to show them.”They bring Greek food to Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis, a native of Athens. Jones has called Spagnuolo a father figure, as have Reid, Sneed and others.

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☆ Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Dan Heching | Cheri Mossburg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Bob Parent/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Jones performs with his band in Vienna, Austria, in 1960. brandstaetter images/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Jones works with Frank Sinatra on a soundstage in 1964. Benainous/Reglain/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Jones poses with the six Grammys he won in 1991. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images Jones and Oprah Winfrey appear on the red carpet together at the Academy Awards in 1995. Lois Bernstein/AP Jones poses for a photo with his daughters Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones in 2005. Charley Gallay/Getty Images Jones poses for a portrait during the Toronto Film Festival in 2018.

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☆ Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Amanda Perelli | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSpotify is going after YouTube's video podcast dominance with a new revenue program for creators. The company will also no longer insert ads into video podcasts shown to paid subscribers. Spotify seems to be tired of playing second fiddle to YouTube when it comes to video podcasting. Spotify said payments for non-ad-supported video podcasts would be calculated based on how much a creator's content is viewed. Outside its creator monetization program, Spotify also announced on Wednesday that it rebranded its "Spotify for podcasters" program to "Spotify for creators," signaling a desire to draw in a wider set of video and audio talent to its platform.

Persons: Remi Kent, Daniel Ek Organizations: Insurance, Spotify, YouTube, Cumulus Media, Apple Locations: Canada, Australia, Los Angeles

☆ This city has the largest percentage of $1 million homes—it's not New York
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The number of million-dollar homes is increasing across the U.S., but they're highly concentrated in certain places, according to a November LendingTree analysis. San Jose, California, tops the list of U.S. metros with the highest share of million-dollar homes with 72% of owner-occupied homes worth over $1 million, according to LendingTree. San Jose isn't the only California metro area with a large share of million-dollar homes. However, it's worth pointing out while New York has a lower percentage of million-dollar homes, it has a higher total number of them than San Jose or San Francisco. Here are the 10 U.S. metro areas with the highest share of $1 million homes, according to LendingTree.

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☆ You need to make $108,000 to afford a home in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

That’s nearly double the household income of $56,800 needed to afford a new home in 2019. Just 36% of US households earned enough to afford a new home, compared to 59% in Q3 2019. A shortage of homes in the US, combined with increased demand, helped create intense competition, leading to skyrocketing home prices in cities across America. A major contributor to the home affordability crisis: rising mortgage rates. Mortgage rates, which are the interest rates a lender charges on a home loan, ballooned in 2022 and 2023 as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to combat inflation.

Persons: That’s, Louis, ” Barbara Denham Organizations: CNN, Oxford Economics, Midwest, Oxford, Federal Reserve Locations: America, San Jose , California, California, San Francisco , Los Angeles, San Diego, Cleveland , Louisville, Detroit, St, Florida , Arizona, South Carolina

☆ 49-year-old lived on $3 a day when he first moved to the U.S.—now he's a billionaire tech CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Nearly three decades ago, Tomas Gorny came to the U.S. as a Polish immigrant living on $3 a day, after rent and transportation costs. Today, the 49-year-old Gorny is the founder of multiple tech businesses, including a cloud-based business communications company called Nextiva that was most recently valued at $2.7 billion. Gorny, the company's CEO, has a net worth exceeding $1 billion, according to a Nextiva spokesperson. After rent and transportation costs, he had only a few dollars per day for food and other necessities, he says. Two years later, his $3 per day turned into a net worth above $1 million, he says.

Persons: Tomas Gorny, Gorny, — Organizations: CNBC, Internet Communications Locations: Germany, Los Angeles

☆ LA Times owner says Harris’ stance on Gaza war contributed to non-endorsement, plans editorial board revamp
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Liam Reilly | Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Three members of the paper’s editorial board resigned, scores of staffers openly protested, and thousands of readers cancelled their subscriptions as the Times was thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight. A new Editorial Board. After news of the Times’ non-endorsement broke last month, Soon-Shiong’s 31-year-olddaughter, Nika, told The New York Times that “our family made the joint decision” over Harris’ stance on the war in Gaza. As with the Times, the decision was handed down by the publication’s billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, igniting a firestorm of controversy. Asked about whether the backlash over his decision not to endorse had been a “disaster” for the paper, Soon-Shiong pushed back.

Persons: Patrick Soon, Shiong, Kamala Harris, Harris, ”, “, Nika, ’, “ Somebody, ‘, Jeff Bezos Organizations: New, New York CNN, Los Angeles Times, Times, CNN, Editorial Board, Trust, New York Times, Washington Post, Amazon Locations: New York, Gaza

☆ Forget LA and BK: The rural places where young Americans are moving
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Younger Americans are moving to rural areas, reshaping demographics and economies. Census data shows a shift from cities to rural areas for people ages 25 to 44 since 2020. Instead, they're heading to rural areas. AdvertisementLombard said there's been a surge of young people moving to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, oftentimes for work. Even with many companies pushing for mandatory return-to-office policies, younger Americans continued moving to rural communities in 2023 at an accelerated pace.

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☆ Adults are buying more and more kids' toys for themselves in a quest for nostalgia and escape
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Adults accounted for 17.3% of US toy sales in 2023, totaling $6.7 billion, per Circana. Research shows that while overall toy sales are in decline in the US, sales driven by nostalgic adults are on the rise. AdvertisementAccording to Circana's data, despite an 8% overall drop in toy sales last year, adult purchases have stayed robust. The group said that US adults spent over $1.5 billion on toys and games in the first quarter of 2024 alone. A Circana report from June on the US toy industry described adults as the "most important age group" for the industry going forward.

Persons: Frédérique Tutt, Tutt, Steve Totzke, Barbie Organizations: Research, BI, Star, Los Angeles Times Locations: Europe, Asia, Japan, South Korea

☆ Waymo opens robotaxis to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jennifer Elias | Jennifer Covers Google Parent Company Alphabet Inc. | Silicon Valley Culture For Cnbc.Com In San Francisco. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Alphabet-owned Waymo is removing the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet. With more than 3.8 million people, LA marks the third and largest city where the company’s robotaxi service is now fully available. “Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles along for the ride,” Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said in a news release Tuesday. Waymo closed a $5.6 billion funding round in October to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S. Waymo in September announced that it partnered with Uber to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in 2025.

Persons: Tekedra Mawakana, ”, Waymo, Andreessen Horowitz, Perry, Rowe Price, That’s, Uber, ” Waymo Organizations: U.S, Google, Fidelity, Tiger Global, Hyundai Locations: Los Angeles, LA, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Phoenix, Waymo, Silver, Austin , Texas, Korean

Three U.S. airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines jet was struck by gunfire. Some see Rubio as one of the “less MAGA” options but is still someone “Trump’s base could trust,” a Trump ally said. Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Hours later Trump announced his second Cabinet selection, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency. The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.

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☆ Santa Monica mother urges officials to provide more security amid racist texts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Nbc Los Angeles | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election. Among those who were targeted by the text were Black Santa Monica students. Ericka Lesley has been talking about the post-election racist text messages for five days now. Lesley is calling for increased security for Black children in Santa Monica schools. Neither Santa Monia Police nor SMMUSD indicated any plans to increase school security in light of the text messages.

Persons: Ericka Lesley, ”, Lesley, she’s, Black, ” Lesley, Antonio Shelton, NBC4, Erika Aklufi, Aklufi Organizations: Santa Monica, Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica College, Washington DC, FBI, Malibu Unified School, Santa Monica Police, Santa Monia Police Locations: Southern California, Southland, California, Kentucky, Florida, Washington, Santa Monica, Santa

☆ Marble bust bought for $6 and used as doorstop could sell for more than $3 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A sculpture bought for just £5 ($6) and used as a doorstop could sell for more than £2.5 million ($3.2 million) after a Scottish court gave the green light for its sale. In 1998, the bust was found being used to keep open a shed door on an industrial park, according to the Highland Council. In a May report on the proposed sale, the Highland Council said a private overseas buyer had contacted auction house Sotheby’s and put forward an offer of more than £2.5 million. Following a public consultation earlier this year, members of a council committee recommended that the bust should be sold. By June, the wider council had agreed to the proposal, the spokeswoman told CNN.

Persons: Edmé Bouchardon, John Gordon, Gordon, “, Invergordon, ” Organizations: CNN, Scottish Highlands, region’s Highland Council, Highland Council, Getty Museum, ” CNN, Central Michigan University Locations: Tain, Invergordon, Paris, Los Angeles

☆ I went back to work 6 weeks after having a baby. My husband had to turn his schedule upside down to support mine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Liz Bolton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Before having my baby I was working as an actor in Los Angeles. I went back to casting and working six weeks postpartum and am grateful for my husband's support. AdvertisementI went back to work when she was 6 weeks oldMy daughter was born in November, which was lucky timing. As a commercial actor, I didn't have co-workers in the traditional sense, but I did have co-auditioners. More than once, we had to come home early from a family trip so that I could make it to a shoot I'd been cast in while out of town.

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☆ Waymo opens robotaxi service to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Alphabet -owned Waymo is removing the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet. With more than 3.8 million people, LA marks the third and largest city where the company's robotaxi service is now fully available. "Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles along for the ride," Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said in a news release Tuesday. Waymo closed a $5.6 billion funding round in October to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S. Waymo in September announced that it partnered with Uber to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in 2025.

Persons: Waymo, Andreessen Horowitz, Perry, Rowe Price, That's, Uber Organizations: U.S, Google, Fidelity, Tiger Global, Hyundai Locations: Los Angeles, LA, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Phoenix, Waymo, Silver, Austin , Texas, Korean

☆ Loss-making EV firm VinFast to get $3.4 billion more funding from founder, parent company
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

VinFast electric vehicles are parked before delivery to their first customers at a store in Los Angeles, March 1, 2023. Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Wednesday it will get a fresh round of funding worth $3.35 billion from its founder and its parent firm, Vingroup by 2026, when it expects to break even. Approximately $1.97 billion of the new funding is expected to come from VinFast's founder, tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong, according to a company statement. Since its inception in 2017 up until June this year, VinFast has received capital injections totaling $13.5 billion from Vingroup, its affiliates, and founder Vuong, according to a company filing in late October. In July, VinFast suspended its $2 billion manufacturing complex project in North Carolina until 2028 due to challenging market conditions.

Persons: VinFast, Pham Nhat Vuong, Vuong, Donald Trump Organizations: Nasdaq, Reuters Locations: Los Angeles, Vietnam, Vingroup, North America, North Carolina

☆ I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Related Video The surprising effects loneliness has on your brain and bodyThere's a preconception that if you're single, you're either stuck at home alone or forced to do things on your own because you don't have anyone. I consider myself single at heart, which means I'm happiest and most fulfilled when I'm not in a relationship. As I've gotten older it's flipped and I'm happy to have five or six days a week to myself, although I'm happy to do more socializing than that. AdvertisementI don't have a yearly Thanksgiving or Christmas tradition now but I've celebrated them with friends, family, and on my own. I'm happy with whichever.

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☆ Miami Dolphins snap three-game skid with victory over the Los Angeles Rams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23-15 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Entering Monday night’s game, the Dolphins had been 0-2 since Tagovailoa’s return, losing both games on last-second field goals. Miami Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell forces Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to fumble the ball during the first half of the game. Marcio Jose Sanchez/APDuring Monday’s game, Miami’s defense held the Matthew Stafford-led Rams out of the endzone all night, sacking the quarterback four times. “To create a wildfire all it takes is one spark,” said Miami defensive lineman Calais Campbell about ending the losing streak.

Persons: Malik Washington, Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa, Jason Sanders, “, ” Tagovailoa, “ We’ve, Tagovailoa, Quinton Bell, Matthew Stafford, Marcio Jose Sanchez, ” Stafford, Joshua Karty, ”, Calais Campbell Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, SoFi, NFL, Dolphins, Rams, ”, Buffalo Bills, Miami, AFC East, Los Angeles, Las Vegas Raiders, Patriots Locations: Inglewood , California, Miami, Los, New England

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Chiefs back at No. 1, plus quarterback confidence rankings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +24 min

Buffalo Bills (8-2)Last week: 4Sunday: Beat Indianapolis Colts 30-20QB confidence rating: 8Josh Allen has scored 58 non-passing touchdowns since being drafted in 2018. ETAdvertisementLast week: 7Sunday: Beat Jacksonville Jaguars 12-7QB confidence rating: 5Sunday was the game the Sam Darnold skeptics have been waiting for. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)Last week: 13Sunday: Lost to San Francisco 49ers 23-20QB confidence rating: 7Baker Mayfield leads the NFL with 24 touchdown passes. Miami Dolphins (3-6)Last week: 27Monday: Beat Los Angeles Rams 23-15QB confidence rating: 6By the numbers, Tua Tagovailoa is playing great. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)Last week: 30Sunday: Lost to Minnesota Vikings 12-7QB confidence rating: 4The good news from Sunday?

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Sean "Diddy" Combs' private aircraft appears to be available to charter. The Gulfstream G550, known as LoveAir, is also listed for sale, Combs' attorneys said. AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs' luxe private jet is seemingly available to charter while the disgraced music mogul sits in jail. The Gulfstream G550, known as LoveAir, appears to be available to rent through Silver Air, a private jet charter company based in Southern California. An aircraft of the same model and tail number is listed on the private jet marketplace Victor, with Silver Air noted as the operator.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, Victor Organizations: Gulfstream G550, Service, luxe, Silver Air, Southern California . Federal Aviation Administration, LoveAir LLC, Victor, Silver, Liberty Jet, Diageo, Star Locations: Brooklyn, Southern California, Polynesia, New Zealand, San Francisco , Los Angeles, Baja, Mexico, Los Angeles

☆ I ate the same meal at TGI Fridays and Chili's. It's clear why only one is thriving.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I ate the same meal at TGI Fridays and Chili's to compare the two chains. TGI Fridays just filed for bankruptcy, while Chili's is outperforming its competitors. I preferred the food and overall experience at Chili's, though TGI Fridays did have meatier wings. AdvertisementChili's and TGI Fridays are both big names in fast-casual dining, but their recent performance tells two very different stories. TGI Fridays said the main reasons for filing for bankruptcy were financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and a flawed capital structure.

Persons: —, Chili's, John Bringardner, Bringardner, Rohit Manocha Organizations: Service, Reuters, CNN, Capital Advisors Locations: Chili's, Los Angeles

☆ Chappell Roan reveals the secrets of a brilliant debut
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

… You two have changed pop music forever.”Dan Nigro and Chappell Roan speak with Brandi Carlile at The Grammy Museum on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles. Some frustration was expressed over the inability of execs to “get” Roan from the outset, not least of all from Carlile. “I think I’m better at it now. “I think that’s why it was so heavy. “I think that’s absolutely gorgeous.

Persons: ”, Chappell, Brandi Carlile, Roan, Dan Nigro, Chappell Roan, “, “ I’m, Carlile, Elton John, John, ” Dan Nigro, Rebecca Sapp, Olivia Rodrigo’s, Nigro, mesmerizingly, might’ve, Missourian, Said Roan, ’, “ It’ll, I’ve, Patsy Cline swoops, Roan didn’t, Said Nigro, Skyler, you’re, I’d, It’s, ” Roan, ” Carlile interjected, —, ” Carlile, Nigro “, ” Said Roan, Rami Malek, they’re, ” Said Nigro, it’s, We’ve, Declan McKenna, ” Said Carlile, Adele, they’d, I’m, …, it’ll, … ” Carlile, Aunt Kim, Dan, “ we’ll, ‘ That’s, ‘, ’ Chappell, we’re, baring Organizations: Museum, The Recording Academy, Academy, Cocteau Twins, SNL, Pony, ’, ‘ California ’, ‘ YMCA, Gaga, ” Locations: L.A, Roan, Nigro, Los Angeles, Missourian Roan, “, eureka, California, Manhattan, ‘ California, Feburary

☆ Jordan Chiles on campaign to have Olympic bronze medal returned: 'I know we were right'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Jordan Chiles is doubling down on her efforts to reclaim her Olympic medal that was stripped after a controversial ruling saying, "that bronze medal was given to me in the right way." While Chiles said she still physically has the medal, the official results show that she finished in 5th. Jordan Chiles competes in the floor final at the Paris Olympic Games. “With this floor medal it was like 'Wow, I never expected myself to make a floor final.'" I think right now, I’m just trying to take in what’s happened from Paris and just take day by day."

Persons: Jordan Chiles, NBC’s, Chiles, “, ” Chiles, Cecile Landi, Carmen Mandato, Landi, Romanian Ana Bărbosu, Black, Hoda Kotb, ”, “ I’ll, I’ll, ’ ”, I’m Organizations: Paris Olympics, Paris Olympic, Games, Olympic, Sport, United States Olympic, Paralympic Committee, USA, Los Angeles Summer Locations: Romanian, Paris, Tokyo, what’s

☆ LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Austin Reaves scored 27 points for the Lakers, who improved to 5-0 at home. Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett scored 18 points apiece for the Raptors, who have lost four straight and eight of nine. TakeawaysRaptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a pelvic bruise. Key momentAfter trailing by double digits early, the Lakers finished the third quarter on a 16-5 run right after Davis’ injury before roaring away.

Persons: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Davis, Jakob Poeltl’s, James, Austin Reaves, Chris Boucher, RJ Barrett, Bronny James, Immanuel Quickley, Poeltl, Dalton Knecht’s Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Toronto, NBA, Lakers, Raptors, Takeaways Raptors, LA, Memphis Locations: Los Angeles, LA, Milwaukee

☆ 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.

Persons: Tony, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Mattel, “ Mattel, Elphaba, Glinda, “, Grande, “ Little Cynthia, Ari Organizations: Mattel, Universal Pictures, Variety, Consumers, Service, Target, Universal, ” Universal Pictures, NBC Universal, NBC News Locations: U.S, Angeles

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