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Wicked, Moana 2, Box Office
Moana 2 blows Wicked out of the water with massive Thanksgiving weekend debut
Sabrina Carpenter, Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano, Jamie Foxx
What’s new on Netflix in December 2024: Maria, Squid Game, a Sabrina Carpenter special, and Jamie Foxx's return
Keira Knightley and Cher
Keira Knightley shocks Cher by playing 'Believe' on her teeth: 'You were hitting the notes!'
Marissa Bode attends the "Wicked" New York Premiere at Museum of Modern Art
Wicked star Marissa Bode condemns 'aggressive' jokes about her character's disability: 'Please be kind'
Blake Shelton hilariously roasts himself with crazy Google search song on Jimmy Kimmel: ‘why did my testicles turn blue’
Watch Blake Shelton roast himself in hilarious Google search song on Jimmy Kimmel: 'Why did my testicle turn bright blue?'
Must List collage with Superman & Lois, Kate Hudson, Tamara Lawrance
Superman & Lois finale, a delicious new Chef's Table season, and a New Order box set top this week's Must List
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have dinner at Waverly Inn on October 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Travis Kelce shares his favorite Taylor Swift songs including one he 'learned' to love
Phil Donahue, Shannen Doherty, and Carl Weathers
Celebrity deaths 2024: Remembering the stars we've lost this year
The War & Treaty group during the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Audio glitch stalls the War and Treaty's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance: 'There's a little hiccup'
Ringo Starr visits the SiriusXM Studio on November 15, 2017 in New York City, Barry Keoghan attends the premiere of "Bird" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on September 07, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario
Ringo Starr reacts to rumors that Barry Keoghan will play him in Beatles biopics: 'It's great'
Marilyn Manson arrives at the Cyndi Lauper And Friends: Home For The Holidays Benefit at The Novo by Microsoft on December 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Evan Rachel Wood attends US Premiere Of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brooklyn on November 01, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York
Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood and agrees to pay her legal fees
Rapper Kendrick Lamar attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, and Courtney Love attends the Fendi Couture fashion shows on January 26, 2023 in Paris, France.
Courtney Love says she has a 'mad crush' on Kendrick Lamar, recalls being ghosted by 'f---ing rude' PJ Harvey
The View
Whoopi Goldberg pretends to sleep through The View segment in protest over discussion of Wicked meme
Silver Slippers
The real reason you won't see Dorothy's ruby red slippers in Wicked
Drake and Kendrick
Drake accuses Universal Music Group of paying Spotify, Apple to make Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' go viral
Grimes, Elon Musk
Grimes says she 'didn't see one of my babies for 5 months' amid custody battle with Elon Musk
Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu
Ariana Grande shares sweet moment watching Wicked in theater with her grandmother
Dwayne Johnson attends the World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2" in Kapolei, Hawaii on November 21, 2024., Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona)
Dwayne Johnson was surprised he had to 'pull strings' to get Taylor Swift tickets: 'It’s never happened in my career'
Beyonce, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland
See Destiny's Child reunite as Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland attend Michelle Williams' Death Becomes Her opening
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in 'Wicked'
How Wicked pulled off that gravity-defying pair of cameos — and others you might've missed (exclusive)
Elton John speaks onstage during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City
Elton John reveals vision loss in right eye is why new album hasn't been released: 'I'm kind of stuck in the moment'
Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth
Original Wicked witches join movie stars in what Kristin Chenoweth calls a 'once-in-a-lifetime situation' (exclusive)
Zayn Malik and Liam Payne of One Direction perform live at 'X Factor'- The Final on December 12, 2013 in Milan, Italy.
Zayn Malik pays tribute to former bandmate Liam Payne at first concert since singer's death: 'Love you, bro'
Bob Geldof and ed sheeran
Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran criticism
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED
Wicked defies box office gravity to debut as No. 1 film worldwide
Adele performs onstage during "Weekends with Adele" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on January 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Adele thanks son Angelo and partner Rich Paul, shouts out Céline Dion in final Vegas show
Ethan Slater is Boq and Marissa Bode is Nessarose in WICKED
Wicked actor Marissa Bode fell backward in her wheelchair while filming 'Dancing Through Life'
Bowen Yang in Wicked (screen grab)
Bowen Yang says watching final Wicked cut with SNL costars was 'so special': 'All of us were in shambles'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Miley Cyrus attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Miley Cyrus denies Bruno Mars plagiarism allegations, files to dismiss 'Flowers' copyright lawsuit
Jeff Goldblum is The Wizard of Oz in WICKED, Jeff Goldblum is Grandmaster in THOR: RAGNAROK
Jeff Goldblum compares Wicked Wizard to Thor: Ragnarok's Grandmaster: 'He's a self-glorifying nincompoop'
American singer-songwriter Khalid at Milan Fashion Week Women's Collection Spring Summer 2025. Emporio Armani Fashion Show. Milan (Italy), September 19th, 2024
Singer Khalid comes out after saying he was 'outted': 'I am not ashamed of my sexuality'
Lamorne Morris in New Girl, Cynthia Erivo in Wicked
Lamorne Morris responds to his viral Wicked moment from New Girl: 'I'm not doing a remake'
Caleb Kennedy on American Idol
American Idol alum Caleb Kennedy pleads guilty, gets 25-year DUI sentence reduced to 8 years after fatal crash
Must List collage of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked; Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga in Sweethearts; Darren Criss in Maybe Happy Ending
Wicked, a Kiernan Shipka-led rom-com, and Maybe Happy Ending starring Darren Criss top this week's Must List
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED
Jon M. Chu teases second Wicked movie: 'If Part 1 is about choices, Part 2 is about consequences' 
Rapper Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida
Kendrick Lamar drops new album GNX, to the surprise of everyone
Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED; Kristin Chenoweth arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Universal Pictures "Wicked" at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California
Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth hint at Wicked's Glinda being queer: 'Might be a little in the closet'
Cher Warren Beatty
Cher's mom encouraged her to date a young Warren Beatty
Cher Phil Spector
Music producer Phil Spector once threatened Cher with a gun
Boy George attends the 24th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party on February 28, 2016 in West Hollywood, California, Liam Payne attends The Fashion Awards 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall on December 05, 2022 in London, England
Boy George admits comment about Liam Payne before his death wasn't 'very nice': 'I felt like he was out of control'
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the 27th Annual Power of Love Gala
Blake Shelton reveals he and Gwen Stefani unknowingly made identical music videos: 'The exact same thing!'
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, Margaret Hamilton in The Wizard Of Oz
Cynthia Erivo says Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz was a major touchstone for her
Babygirl (2024) Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie in Maria, Selena Gomez as Jessi in Emilia Pérez
2025 awards tracker: From Angelina Jolie to Selena Gomez, see who's winning (and losing) in the Oscars race so far
Wicked - Official Trailer Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Wicked stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo never met before they were cast: 'I trusted that the alchemy would work'
Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert and Andy Cohen put on a special 20th-anniversary performance of Mean Girls during Clubhouse Playhouse
Watch Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert reunite to reprise Mean Girls roles in fetch comedy sketch
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson
CMA Awards 2024: See the full list of winners
Billy Ray Cyrus attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, Beyonce attends the premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California
Billy Ray Cyrus 'surprised' at Beyoncé being shut out of CMA Awards, but says she 'doesn't need a trophy'
Lady Gaga performs during her 'JAZZ & PIANO' residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is seen performing on September 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, Travis Scott performs at Sinan's Art Basel Party on December 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida
Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott to headline Coachella 2025
Tina Turner and Cher
Tina Turner disclosed her abuse to Cher, asked for advice on how to leave Ike Turner
Sabrina Carpenter in her video for Feather
NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to film 'Feather' music video in church has been stripped of duties
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures "Wicked" at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reveal their favorite Wicked songs — and they're not what you'd expect
Collage of products in EW's 2024 pop culture holiday gift guide
EW's 2024 pop culture holiday gift guide
swept away The-Company-of-SWEPT-AWAY.-Photo-by-Emilio-Madrid19-111424.jpg
Swept Away review: John Gallagher Jr. makes waves in riveting Avett Brothers musical
Rapper Saafir pictured in 1994
Rapper and Menace II Society actor Saafir dies at 54: 'He can rest now'
Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen, Bee Gees drummer Dennis Bryon
Former Bee Gees drummers Colin Petersen and Dennis Bryon have died within four days of each other
Sabrina Carpenter performs at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 at Stockwood Park on May 26, 2024 in Luton, England. , Margaret Qualley attends the premiere of "The Substance" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Royal Alexandra Theatre on September 05, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
Sabrina Carpenter arrests Margaret Qualley, snubs Jack Antonoff at L.A. concert: 'A hottie with substance'
Cher and Gregg Allman in Washington, DC for Jimmy Carter's Inaugaration - January 21, 1977
Cher implies she got an abortion shortly after marrying Gregg Allman
Ariana Grande and Jon M. Chu attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jon M. Chu says Ariana Grande auditioning for Elphaba in Wicked was a miscommunication
Cher
Cher found writing her memoir extremely tiring: 'I don't want to keep doing this'
Kristin Chenoweth paid tribute to late actor Gavin Creel
Kristin Chenoweth dedicates emotional cover of 'I Will Always Love You' to late friend Gavin Creel
Timothée Chalamet attends the WSJ. Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards sponsored by Harry Winston, Hyundai Motor America, Montblanc, Rémy Martin and Roche Bobois at MoMA on November 01, 2023 in New York City., Bob DYLAN at the Mayfair Hotel - 05/03/1966
Timothée Chalamet recalls going to sleep 'panicked' about nailing Bob Dylan role in A Complete Unknown
Jon Hamm Jimmy Fallon recreated Creed Arms wide open video 11 71 24
Watch Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon recreate Creed's 'With Arms Wide Open' music video
Sonny & Cher 1965
Cher says Sonny Bono was so 'childish' that their 11-year age gap didn't matter: 'He got to be real with me'
Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during the Sabrina Carpenter Short n’ Sweet Tour at Barclays Center on September 30, 2024 in New York City., SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1867 -- Pictured: Marcello Hernández as Domingo
Marcello Hernández's Domingo arrested by Sabrina Carpenter at Los Angeles concert: 'Sabrina, I'm here!'
The 58th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8/7c on ABC.
Billy Bob Thornton, Simone Biles, Jeff Bridges, and Katharine McPhee announced among 58th CMA Awards presenters
Wicked Auditions - SNL Bowen Yang Charli XCX
Bowen Yang reprises SNL Charli XCX impersonation with pop star herself in hilarious Wicked auditions spoof
Saturday Night Live, Babymoon
SNL revives viral Domingo sketch with Charli XCX singing 'Hot to Go' parody at messy baby shower