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Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey absolutely serve in new look at their characters in ‘Wicked: For Good’

November can't come soon enough!

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Special event will let you be among the first to watch Wicked: For Good trailer this week

A one-day re-release of Wicked in movie theaters will include the first official look at its anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good.

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I compared mid-range mini-LED and OLED TVs, and while it’s closer than you might think, OLED wins in one vital area

We compared mid-range OLED and mini-LED TVs side-by-side. And while the OLED, as expected, fared well due to that technology's traditional strengths, the mini-LED surprised us with its overall performance.

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Should you buy an 'affordable' 98-inch TV? I tested one of TCL's latest big-screen mini-LED TVs, and here's what I learned

How does a budget big screen TV perform?

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I tested two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars side-by-side, and the battle for your money has never been more competitive

The Sonos Beam and Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 are two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars. How do they compare?

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I compared the LG G5 to one of the best mid-range OLED TVs, and the results surprised me

The LG G5's brightness boost over the Panasonic MZ1500 was not as prevalent in some picture modes as expected.

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Here's why you should avoid Vivid mode, even on the best OLED TVs

Vivid mode is a picture mode best avoided on your TV. I used the LG G5 and Wicked to help me show why.

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Cynthia Erivo says Wicked performance as Elphaba was 'for every person who feels othered'

Cynthia Erivo has revealed that her 'Wicked' performance was inspired by her own heritage and feelings of being “othered”.

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Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pionering full-time Black Elphaba

Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”

The Independent UK

Oscars Fashion Recap: Glamour, Elegance, And Bold Statements

Explore the high glamour and bold fashion statements from celebrities at the Oscars red carpet.

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Cynthia Erivo pays tribute to Oz with Oscars manicure

Cynthia Erivo wore a "proper ode to Oz" in an elaborate manicure at the Oscars on Sunday (02.03.25).

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Cynthia Erivo honours her Wicked character in bold Oscars red carpet look

True to form, her nails were as show-stopping as her bottle green Louis Vuitton gown

The Independent UK

Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is one step away from Egot glory

She will compete against Demi Moore, who is nominated for body horror The Substance, and Mikey Madison for comedy Anora at the Academy Awards.

Evening Standard

Ralph Fiennes and Cynthia Erivo among British talent hoping for Oscar success

Netflix musical Emilia Perez has 13 nominations but has been surrounded by controversy ahead of the ceremony.

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The Guardian - UK

Why Wicked should win the best picture Oscar

With its real tulips, real singing and real BFFs Ariande Grande and Cynthia Erivo front and centre, this musical is as authentic and credible as fantasy gets

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo reveals church choir fallout before landing Jesus Christ Superstar role

The actress, 38, will take to the stage as Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl and admitted she was a ‘bit of rebel’ when she younger

Creative Bloq

How Wicked's terrifying flying monkeys were created

ILM made them incredibly lifelike.

Marie Claire

Cynthia Erivo's Sculptural 2025 BAFTAs Gown Sure Looks Like an Ariana Grande Homage

The dress resembles a piece her costar wore on a magazine cover.

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Creative Bloq

Why Defying Gravity was Wicked's "most difficult sequence" to film

Cynthia Erivo was committed to the visual effects spectacle.

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande reveals some fans are convinced she’s ‘secretly married’ to Cynthia Erivo

Grande began dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater in 2023 and Erivo has reportedly been dating Lena Waithe since 2020

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Wicked star Kerry Ellis reflects on hit musical's legacy as she and Adam Garcia reunite for If/Then

Kerry Ellis "didn't expect" 'Wicked' to become such a success when she became the first British actress to play the role of Elphaba, almost 20 years before Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivio starred in the film adaptation of the hit musical.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on romantasy fiction: dragons storm the bookshops

Editorial: Hit novels by Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros offer more than sex and escapism. They have reclaimed the fantasy genre for women

Creative Bloq

How Wicked's magical VFX was made (and why a single scene was make or break)

ILM's VFX supervisor reveals how Oz's world was more.

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Wicked star Idina Menzel reveals why she feels like a 'phony' at times: 'I can't get out of bed...'

'Wicked' star Idina Menzel has revealed that she feels like a "phony" on days when she struggles to get out of bed.

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo reveals eager fans often approach her in public toilets

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo is often approached by fans in public toilets, who are eager to see her and sometimes try to recreate her famous vocals right from her.

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