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‘Wicked: For Good’ final trailer reveals Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as unlikely allies

Universal Pictures has unveiled the final trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the sequel to director Jon M Chu’s 2024 musical fantasy hit. Running three minutes and five seconds, the trailer continues the story after the events of the first film, revealing how the friendship between Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba evolves against the backdrop of a divided Oz.

Academy invites 534 new members, including Mikey Madison, Ariana Grande and Conan O’Brien

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 individuals to join its membership this year, including 2025 Academy Award winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Lol Crawley, and nominees Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Brandi Carlile. Also invited are this year’s Oscars host Conan O’Brien, his predecessor Jimmy Kimmel, and their respective producers.

Trailer unveiled for ‘Wicked’ sequel ‘Wicked: For Good’

The official trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the concluding instalment in the two-part adaptation of the acclaimed musical “Wicked”, has been released, offering audiences an early look at the final chapter of the story.

Ariana Grande boards new ‘Meet the Parents’ sequel

After the massive success of “Wicked: Part 1”, Ariana Grande and Universal Pictures are joining forces once again—this time for another major franchise. According to sources close to Deadline, the acclaimed singer and Academy Award nominee is set to appear in the upcoming instalment of the “Meet the Parents” series. The film is scheduled for release on November 25, 2026.

Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine Deluxe’ soars to No 1 on Billboard 200

This marks the third straight week that “Eternal Sunshine” has held the No 1 position. The new edition includes an extended version of “Intro (End of the World)” and five fresh tracks.

‘Wicked’ and ‘Shōgun’ top SAG Awards nominations list

On the heels of a remarkable start to Hollywood's awards season with the 2025 Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has officially announced its list of nominations for this year.

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

Beyoncé crowned as ultimate pop icon of the 21st century

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

‘Wicked’ and ‘Red One’ hit local theatres today

Two highly anticipated Hollywood productions have premiered in Bangladesh today for local audiences. The musical fantasy “Wicked” and the Christmas fantasy comedy “Red One” debuted at Star Cineplex, according to an official press release shared with local media by the multiplex authorities.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Beyoncé crowned as ultimate pop icon of the 21st century

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

‘Wicked’ and ‘Red One’ hit local theatres today

Two highly anticipated Hollywood productions have premiered in Bangladesh today for local audiences. The musical fantasy “Wicked” and the Christmas fantasy comedy “Red One” debuted at Star Cineplex, according to an official press release shared with local media by the multiplex authorities.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Grammys 2025 under fire for ignoring K-pop, including BTS

On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

2024 MTV VMAs: Full winner’s list, Sabrina Carpenter snaggs Song of the Year

Women dominated the MTV Video Music Awards, with Sabrina Carpenter snagging Song of the Year for her track "Espresso." Taylor Swift and Post Malone also made waves, taking home the first award of the night for Best Collaboration. 

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

‘Bridgerton’ actress Nicola Coughlan raises $1.9m for Gaza aid

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, widely recognised for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington in the popular Netflix series "Bridgerton", has successfully raised more than £1.5 million (USD 1.9 million) to support aid initiatives in Gaza over the last seven months.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

‘Quiet on Set’ docuseries: Ex- Nickelodeon star speaks out on abuse

Recently, a four-part docuseries titled "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV '' shed light on the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, revealing how powerful men exploited young talents on set.

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Ariana Grande's new drop debuts on Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1

Ariana Grande secures her ninth chart-topping debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, "We Can't Be Friends". This milestone solidifies Grande's position as the artiste with the most number of No 1 debuts on the Billboard charts.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Ariana Grande releases new album 'Eternal Sunshine'

Grammy Award-winning musician and actor Ariana Grande launched her seventh full-length album, titled "Eternal Sunshine", on Friday.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Ariana Grande to release new album in 2024

Ariana Grande, the renowned pop sensation, took to social media on Wednesday morning to announce her highly-anticipated return to the music scene in 2024 with the announcement of dropping a new album.