4 d. ago Celebrity crib sheet: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are back on the red carpet – here are seven things you need to know

As Wicked: For Good premieres in the UK, find out just how close its costars are, why so many of the cast are vegan and the truth about Grande’s move away from popIt doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen the musical, have no interest in the film or are left cold by red carpets: Wicked season is here again, and you will be made to pay attention. After last year’s chaotic press tour for the first instalment, giving rise to some of 2025’s biggest and most bizarre pop culture moments, all eyes are now on the rollout of the sequel Wicked: For Good and the theatre-kid capers of its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Here’s what you need to know.1. They are still ‘holding space’ for one another Last year’s Wicked press tour was an infamous love-in for Grande and Erivo. Such was the intensity of their connection and mutual affection, both were frequently moved to tears in interviews. The enduring image was of Erivo stroking Grande’s index finger in response to a journalist’s unintelligib...

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4 d. ago 'Haunting' Wizard of Oz sequel that left viewers 'disturbed' is now streaming

The dark fantasy film that picks up where the original movie left off continues to haunt viewers with its darker themes and unsettling imagery - a far cry away from Wicked.

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8 d. ago ‘I was born in a melting pot. Melting isn’t fun’: Jon M Chu on Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande – and living the American dream

As his sequel to Wicked prepares to storm Christmas, the director talks about the dynamism of Grande and Cynthia Erivo – and why his Wizard of Oz riff is quite simply one of the greatest stories of our timeLet’s start with a quick recap on the first Wicked film. Its premise: what would the legend of Oz look like, told from the perspective of someone other than that cute but dozy blow-in, Dorothy? The wicked witch, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), is entirely green, and has therefore been ostracised since childhood. Glinda (Ariana Grande), the good witch, is everybody’s princess but, after a time, the two become best friends. I’ll skirt over how the Tin Man, the Lion and the Scarecrow come about, suffice to say that, in the film at least, their backstories make perfect and resonant sense (except for the Lion, but never mind). The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) is not a good guy – but is he a bad guy? The morals swirl, in an expertly handled way.The first film left us at the point of discovery that O...

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9 d. ago The most dramatic celebrity film transformations: From Christian Bale's extreme 62lbs weight loss to Cillian Murphy's 'one almond a day diet' and Charlize Theron's doughnut binge

Sydney Sweeney has left her quintessential blonde and busty physique behind in her latest film, transforming into Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming biopic.

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1 week ago Disney+ fans left 'sobbing' over Jonas Brothers' Christmas film

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie landed on Disney+ today (November 14)

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1 week ago Netflix film praised for ‘brilliant’ acting as viewers left heartbroken

The movie is already generating Oscar buzz ahead of awards season

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1 week ago Netflix film leaves fans in tears over ‘heartbreaking’ scenes and ‘wonderful performances’

The film has left audiences emotional after its recent premiere

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1 week ago Ferry firm apologises after showing 'adult film' to 'screaming' kids during journey

Children were left screaming after the 'hardcore' film was accidentally aired on public TV screens on the ship from Dieppe, in France, to Newhaven in Sussex

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1 week ago Ferry company apologises after children left ‘screaming’ by pornographic film

DFDS says film was broadcast mistakenly to passengers who had been watching F1 race on France-UK serviceA ferry company has apologised after children were left “screaming” when a pornographic film was played on one of its ships from France to Sussex.DFDS said it was “very sorry” over the incident, which happened onboard the ferry from Dieppe in France to Newhaven. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dad who left daughter to die in hot car dies day he was due to be jailed

The dad was watching adult films when he left the tot inside the vehicle.

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle's 'jarring' request at first wedding that left guests baffled

Meghan Markle was once married to American film producer Trevor Engelson, and one detail from their wedding left guests amused as they asked 'is she kidding?'

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3 w. ago Left lying in excrement for 20 hours and scenes ‘like war films’: The elderly patients neglected in NHS hospitals

New report reveals ‘heartbreaking’ stories of elderly patients left to languish in hospital corridors for hours as experts warn of ‘crisis in plain sight’

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3 w. ago Relay review: Riz Ahmed proves he’d be a perfect Bond in quietly gripping thriller

Relay is a stripped-down whistleblower thriller that is one of the most gripping films of the year, despite a sharp left-turn in the final act that will leave many furious

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4 w. ago Robson Green reveals there's only five days left of filming final Grantchester series

Grantchester will end after 11 series

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4 w. ago Robson Green reveals 'saddest thing' about Grantchester ending 'I burst into tears'

Grantchester star Robson Green has said he 'burst into tears' as he shared details of the final days of filming the last ever series of the ITV crime drama

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4 w. ago Grantchester star 'burst into tears' as he reveals there's only 5 days left of filming

Grantchester star Robson Green appeared on Tuesday's This Morning

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4 w. ago What A House of Dynamite gets wrong about a REAL nuclear attack: Expert gives their verdict on Idris Elba's terrifying new film

Hailed by critics and viewers for its searing realism, it has left many pondering just how likely the scenario raised in the film is. The Daily Mail spoke to a nuclear policy expert to get answers.

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4 w. ago Real Housewives of Atlanta stars spotted in Edinburgh as onlookers left stunned

The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast were spotted filming for the upcoming series in Edinburgh as locals were left baffled by the reality stars' appearance

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