Wickeddirector Jon M. Chu previews key scenes: 'Dancing Through Life,' Wizard's lair, and more (exclusive)

Keep dancing through… My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling, my face is flushing. What is this feeling? Mounting excitement for the release ofWicked, coming to theaters on Nov. 22. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) arrive in the Emerald City in ‘Wicked’.Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures M Chu, who helms the two-part movie extravaganza and shares exclusive images of the film withEntertainment Weekly. This isn’t half the homework, he insists....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Susan Moore

Wickedfirst reactions call film a 'musical masterpiece,' praise Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

A sequel, currently titledWicked Part Two, will complete their tale when it soars into theaters next year. Want more movie news? The world is not ready for how great @wickedmovie is. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’.Universal Pictures Ariana & Cynthia will blow you away. The production design and costumes are a visual spectacle. Clayton Davis, a senior awards editor at the outlet, similarly shouted out Grande and Erivo....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Kristi Howard

Wickedmovie stars tease 'Defying Gravity' in new clips: 'There are added elements'

Wickedwas a musical first, but soon the movie will match it in renown. There is, first of all,a new commercial spotfor the film. Want more movie news? Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in ‘Wicked.'.Universal Pictures Universal Pictures There are more teases about “Defying Gravity” floating around as well. SeveralWickedtie-in toys are now on sale, including a pink karaoke microphone. “The wonderful thing about this particular version is that it grows,” Erivo says....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Jorge Rogers

Wickedreview: This musical adaptation hits the right notes, but lacks visual variety

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as the witches of Oz in the first of a two-part adaptation. Want more movie news? In fact, where Erivo most distinguishes herself is in her close-up acting. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’.Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures But though Grande nails Galindas aesthetic and attitude, she struggles a bit with the characters signature song. ButWickeds other most famous song, Popular, is difficult in a different way....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Anthony Henderson

Wickedwill now open 5 days earlier

The two meet while attending Shiz University and spark an unexpected friendship. But can their bonds withstand everything from political corruption to a love triangle? Now in its 20th year on Broadway,Wickedhas delighted generations of audiences. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’.Universal Pictures “With us, you have two movies. The story gets to be opened. You really get to experience magic.” Want more movie news? This time, they have the frothy, fun movie bursting with pops of bright color (including pink!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Jessica Dixon

Wife of Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman files for divorce after 11 years of marriage and previous reconciliation

Kings divorce request was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. Kings divorce request was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. The two originally married in December 2013, and the filing says they separated March 31. Elijah Blue Allman and Cher.Credit:Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty “We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories Ill always cherish. Allman could not be reached for comment by EW. A rep for King declined additional comment....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Robert George

Will Cillian Murphy win the Oscar? PredictingOppenheimer's awards chances

While multiple acting nominations are a possibility, more assured category placements forOppenheimerare in the technical categories. Oppenheimeris now playing in theaters nationwide. ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscars predictions.Universal Pictures Emily Blunt in ‘Oppenheimer’.Universal Pictures Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Oppenheimer’.Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Kristi Mccarthy

Will country radio play Beyoncé’s new songs? Station managers weigh in

Travis Moon, the program manager for93Q Countryin Beyonces hometown Houston, says hes all-in on Texas Hold Em. We’re playing right now. Were actually the first station in America to officially add the song, he tells EW. Beyoncé.Kevin Mazur/Getty Moons enthusiasm stems from the quality of the track rather than the singers stardom. That’s not why I’m doing this, he explains. Moon cant get enough of the Texas Hold Em sound....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Sydney Watkins

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly surprise Snoop Dogg with an onstage birthday serenade

A Step Brothers reunion! TheStep Brothersare back, and they wantSnoop Doggto have a very happy birthday. “It was Mr. Snoop Dogg’s birthday. Snoop Dogg, John C. Reilly, and Will Ferrell.Snoop Dogg/Instagram We’re about to sing happy birthday to the greatest rapper in the world!” “That’s what I’m talking about,” Reilly said, as the crowd applauded. “My brothers surprised me ,” Snoop captioned his post. “Will and John.” They both appeared in 2003’sOld School, and later doled out insults duringJustin Bieber’s 2015 Comedy Central roast....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Joshua Thompson Jr.

Will Ferrell explains his viral Buddy the Elf look at hockey game: 'I like to do weird things'

Buddy the Elf got laid off, I think, from the North Pole. Hes having a pull from his beer. Hes smoking a cig, Ferrell joked of his appearance at the game. Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf in ‘Elf’ and at the L.A. Kings game.Credit:New Line; Ronald Martinez/Getty That was just I get these weird ideas every now and then. and Im just gonna sit there for a period and see how people react, he recalled....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Cassandra Boyd

Will Ferrell jokes about John Krasinski as PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive after failed campaign to be chosen: 'I don't get it'

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Will Ferrell’s campaign to be PEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive was a dud. “Yes it started here, and maybe this was the wrong place to start,” quipped Ferrell. “I got zero votes.” Will Ferrell.Credit:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Guthrie replied, “I didnt have a vote but I would vote for you.” Want more movie news? He added, “I didn’t win it.” John Krasinski’s Sexiest Man Alive PEOPLE cover.Julian Ungano Well, “there’s always next year,” noted co-hostCraig Melvin....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Thomas Campbell

Will Ferrell recalls messing up his very firstSNLline: 'I flub it!'

Will Ferrelldoesn’t think highly of his firstSaturday Night Liveappearance. Ferrell doesn’t think he performed his debut moment correctly, though. I flub it," he remembered. Will Ferrell.Credit: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty However, it’s not immediately clear if Ferrell’s memory is entirely accurate. After successfully saying, “Hey there, how ya doing? SNL Elsewhere in the interview, Ferrell explained why the mysterious line flub happened. David Koechner, Nancy Walls, and Will Ferrell on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1995....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Sara Anderson

Will Ferrell remembers being rejected by someSNLpeers: 'He doesn't seem that funny'

The longtime friends met atSNLwhen they started on the same week back in 1995. “They all thought Will Ferrell was a dud. “You were just an ambassador for me to be like, ‘No, don’t write him off. Will Ferrell and Harper Steele in ‘Will & Harper’.Netflix He’s actually really funny,'” theElfstar said of his old pal. Want more movie news? “My whole writing career, my whole creative life, I performed as a character named Andrew....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Stacy Howell