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“Some of the biggest artists who are performing have not been announced": Tom Morello teases "surprises" at Black Sabbath's farewell gig, and advises fans to "get there early"

He says more names will be added to the already incredible line-up

MusicRadar

Ozzy Osbourne to perform on a throne

Zakk Wylde says Ozzy Osbourne will be performing on a throne at Black Sabbath's farewell show.

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Is Netflix's 'The Electric State' a sci-fi retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Both "The Electric State" and "The Wizard of Oz" latch onto the themes of family, home, tolerance, identity and the interconnectedness of the individuals we share our lives with.

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“Ozzy sang a bunch of songs and had a great time. It’s like, ‘I guess we’re gonna do another tour…’” Zakk Wylde is hoping for more Ozzy Osbourne shows – but he’s got his hands full with new Pantera music and upcoming Wylde Audio gear

The Black Label Society leader is shaping up for the Prince of Darkness’ final show, and his Wylde Audio amps and plugins are finally taking shape

Guitar World

Cynthia Erivo's 2025 Oscars Louis Vuitton Dress Is a High-Fashion Tribute to Elphaba's Cape

Her stylist called it "a gift to 'Wicked' part one."

Marie Claire

She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany says her next horror movie with Osgood Perkins won't be anything like The Monkey or Longlegs: "There's always a little mischief"

Exclusive: Tatiana Maslany also talks balancing humor and horror in Osgood Perkins' gory new flick The Monkey

Total Film

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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High Potential episode 9 recap: caught stealing

In High Potential episode 9, Morgan investigates the death of a famed baseball announcer, and gets her best lead yet on Roman.

WhatToWatch

The Socialists and Suffragettes of Oz

Long before Wicked came along, America's homegrown fairyland was filled with politics.

Reason

Commanders’ OC Kliff Kingsbury makes the ‘whitest mistake ever’

Kliff Kingsbury had a funny story about Olamide Zaccheaus.

USA Today Sports Media Group

L. Frank Baum Figured Out How To Create A Lasting Classic

L. Frank Baum was a sickly boy who was educated mostly at home, where he became a voracious reader. He soon created a lasting classic.

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Wicked and the Importance of the Public Domain

Movies like Wicked draw on classic works no longer under copyright protection.

Reason

The Penguin season 2 looks promising, as Matt Reeves reveals he's talking to the showrunner about continuing the DC show

Want to see more of Oz and Gotham's underbelly?

Total Film

Wicked shows the problem with pop fandoms invading Hollywood

STATE OF THE ARTS: Ariana Grande brought some cross-medium star power to the ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel... and it seems to have paid off. But as cinema contorts itself to the whims of stan culture, it’s no wonder feathers are getting ruffled, writes Louis Chilton

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Evening Standard

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to go on display in London before auction

The slippers, along with other memorabilia from the beloved film, will be on display at Heritage Auctions’ London saleroom and offices on Hanover Street

Marie Claire

Part of 'Wicked’s Magic? Its Cinematographer, Alice Brooks

The ‘Wicked’ director of photography had an extensive process for creating an Oz like movie audiences have never seen before.

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‘Wicked’ Fans Rip Ariana Grande’s “Distracting” Makeup Malfunction: “They Were So Bad”

Fans and beauty experts had plenty to say about one particular detail in Ariana Grande’s transformation to Glinda Upland in the 'Wicked' movie. The post ‘Wicked’ Fans Rip Ariana Grande’s “Distracting” Makeup Malfunction: “They Were So Bad” first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

‘Oz as a high-fashion, elitist society’: how Wicked made musicals chic

The high-couture styles of the film version of the hit show reflect a trend of designer daring on the stage

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The Independent UK

The biggest changes Wicked made from the Broadway musical

‘Wicked’, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is finally out in theaters

Evening Standard

Wicked review: will cast a spell on fanatics but its pacing needs a bit more va va broom

3/5 This story of self-acceptance and female empowerment is visually ravishing but with part one an hour longer than The Wizard of Oz even the superfans may wish they’d get a move on

Salon

Wicked: A bewitching vision about power

Cynthia Erivo is moving while Ariana Grande delights in an entertaining holiday event film that defies expectations

Total Film

Matt Reeves reveals the scrapped Batman cameo idea for The Penguin that "ended up throwing things off too much"

Bruce Wayne could've made a cameo in The Penguin

The Independent UK

The Penguin called ‘one of the best season finales ever’ as key reference stuns fans

The Colin Farrell show has been praised for not giving its titular character a ‘tragic backstory’

Total Film

Colin Farrell has "five or six" scenes as the Penguin in The Batman 2 – and he's signed on for three movies

Colin Farrell will return as the Penguin

Total Film

The Penguin finale recap, Easter eggs, and ending explained: Betrayals, victories, and losses in The Batman spin-off

This week in Gotham: things come to a dramatic end

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