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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Ariana Grande's Next Film Is a Total Surprise
After the roaring success that was Wicked: Part One, Ariana Grande is at last committed to her next cinematic endeavor—and though the project comes from Wicked's studio home, it perhaps isn't the most obvious choice for a recent Oscar nominee and global pop icon. Nevertheless, make no recognizes beloved IP when she sees it. Thus her latest news: The 'we can't be friends' singer will join the cast of the next Meet the Parents sequel, set to drop in 2026. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Meet the Parents, which starred Ben Stiller as Greg Focker, who meets his girlfriend's parents, Jack (Robert De Niro) and Dina Byrnes (Teri Polo) over an eventful wedding weekend on Long Island. The comedy was a box-office success later followed by Meet the Fockers (2004) and Little Fockers (2010), helping the franchise gross $1.13 billion worldwide in total, per Deadline. Universal is currently keeping Grande's character and the film's plot specifics—as well as its title—under wraps. But Deadline confirms that much of the original cast will return for the next outing, including Stiller, De Niro, Polo, and Blythe Danner. John Hamburg, who co-wrote the three Meet the Parents predecessors, will write the script as well as direct. According to Deadline, 'Grande has had her fair share of scripts come her way' in Wicked's wake. 'Ultimately,' the outlet reported, 'her strong ties to the studio led her back to the lot on a project Universal is excited about.' The Meet the Parents sequel is set to launch on Nov. 25, 2026, almost exactly a year after Wicked's sequel, Wicked: For Good, drops this fall. When it comes to Universal, Grande certainly seems to think there's no place like home. This story will be updated.
Metro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
ITV confirms Britain's Got Talent: Live Final will be longer than most movies
ITV has confirmed the runtime for the live finale of Britain's Got Talent – so grab your popcorn and buckle in. The long-running reality competition series – judged by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, KSI – is back for another year to showcase the UK's best variety acts from powerhouse singers to astonishing performance groups. After weeks of build-up we have almost completed our line-up of finalists. Jasmine Rice, Vinnie McKee, Stacey Leadbeatter, Joseph Charm, The Blackouts, Ping Pong Pang, Olly Pearson and Hear Our Voice are so far confirmed to be battling it out for a spot in the Royal Variety Performance and a chance to change their lives. Now, the broadcaster has confirmed that the finale will take place on Sunday, May 31, at Hammersmith Apollo in West London. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The runtime comes in at a huge two hours and 45 minutes (think The Lord of the Rings and Wicked: Part One). It will start airing at 7pm on ITV. The almost-three-hour long format is similar to last year – which saw singer Sydnie Christmas crowned as the winner – which came in with a runtime close to two hours and 30 minutes. The show has seen plenty of ups and downs as it has approached the final including act Teddy Magic, 8, pulling out ahead of the semi-final. 'After discussions with Teddy's parents and the production team, it has been jointly agreed that Teddy won't perform in this year's semi-finals, but BGT hopes to see Teddy again in a future series,' a spokesperson told The Sun. Elsewhere, singer Max Fox, 35, from Blackpool, was eliminated following his semi-final but has teased hopes of returning to the Britain's Got Talent stage for the finale anyway. 'This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not – wildcard, anyone? But whatever happens next, I'm excited for the future and all the magic still to come. The dream's not over, it's only just beginning,' he said in the caption to a recent Instagram post. And finalist Stacey was forced to take to social media to call out trolls sharing negative comments about her. More Trending 'I have seen so many not so kind comments since waking up this morning! Which I guess is understandable, as people get upset, angry and frustrated when they don't get the results that they want. 'But please remember I am a human being and I have feelings. All the other contestants who you all supported are amazing, beyond amazing, and all deserved a spot and are now my lifelong friends,' she shared and was met with huge support from fans. All will come to a head next Sunday as the acts put on their best performances yet for a chance to win £500,000. View More » Britain's Got Talent returns this Saturday at 7pm on ITV1. The live finale will air at 7pm on Sunday, May 31. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I'm hooked on ITV's 'most expensive flop' – even if I don't fully get it MORE: Susan Boyle makes 'emotional' return to the recording studio after 6 years MORE: Lorraine hours slashed in huge ITV daytime TV shake up
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande May Soon Match Taylor Swift's All-Time Record
Ariana Grande's 'Twilight Zone' from Eternal Sunshine deluxe may earn her a fifth Grammy nod for ... More Best Pop Solo Performance—but she's never won the award. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Ariana Grande attends the "Wicked: Part One" European Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on November 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/WireImage) Ariana Grande entered the 2025 Grammy Awards with three nominations. Sadly, she didn't take home any trophies, as she lost in all three categories. Her consolation prize, however, was a different kind of recognition: she was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked. As the world waits for the second half of that musical blockbuster, Grande dropped several new tunes and re-released her album Eternal Sunshine. The focus of the updated full-length may bring her back to the Grammys in just a few months — and it could help her make history. 'Twilight Zone' is the standout from Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, the deluxe edition of the full-length. The track is the only single pushed from the project – at least thus far – and it's one of five brand new cuts added to the tracklist. The song became a top 20 hit on the Hot 100 and has been steadily gaining at pop radio for weeks. Now, it seems like a real contender for the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance — especially in a year that doesn't look like it will be nearly as competitive as recent ceremonies. Grande has already been nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance four times. She's been up for the prize for her smashes 'Dangerous Woman,' 'God Is a Woman,' '7 Rings,' and 'Positions.' Somehow, though, she's never taken home the golden gramophone. Currently, Grande is tied with Adele and Kelly Clarkson for the third-most nominations in the Best Pop Solo Performance category. Only Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift have scored more, and they lead with five apiece. If 'Twilight Zone' earns Grande another nod — which seems highly likely — she will match Eilish and Swift. Although, it's also possible that either of those women could end up nominated as well. Eilish pushed a new tune from her album Hit Me Hard and Soft, 'Wildflower,' in time to be eligible for the upcoming ceremony. Swift doesn't appear to have anything that's a fit at the moment, but that could change, as there are still several months left in the current window, which ends on August 30. Will 'Twilight Zone' finally give Grande her first moment on top in this busy field, or will she have to settle for a fifth loss in a row? Either way, she may soon be headed for a historic showing in what is considered one of the most competitive fields at the Grammys.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything We Know About ‘Wicked: For Good' So Far
Following the magical moment of Wicked: Part One enchanting audiences ahead of Thanksgiving, a return to the land of Oz will take place in 2025 when the second film in the duology comes out. Those anxious to see how the story of Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked Witch of the West, formerly known as Elphaba, have a little under a year before the second half of the story will arrive in theaters. The film underwent a title change in December 2024 to Wicked: For Good. More from Deadline Ariana Grande & Kristin Chenoweth Agree 'Wicked's Glinda 'Might Be A Little' Queer 'Wicked – Part One': All The Box Office Records Broken Breaking Baz: 'Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Will Sink Her Teeth Into 23 Roles For 'Dracula' In London's West End For everything we know about Wicked: Part Two, read below. When does come out? Wicked: Part Two, now known as Wicked: For Good, will arrive in theaters Nov. 21, 2025. Who is in the cast of Of course, dynamic duo Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) will return in the second film, though they may be more separated than in the first film. There are still some duets they share, including the titular For Good, in which they reflect on how impactful their relationship has been for the both of them. RELATED: Jonathan Bailey will return as Fiyero, and Ethan Slater's Boq will be back as well as Marissa Bode's Nessarose. If the music is anything to go by, Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible will return as well as Jeff Goldblum's Wizard of Oz. Is in production? The second film has wrapped production. Director Jon M. Chu told Deadline that he cut both films side by side ahead of the release of Wicked: Part One. 'I cut both of them at the same time last year so I could watch both of them back to back, and wait til that happens. It's a doozy to see both,' he said. 'I put it to bed. I needed to know that every scene in one had an intention for two, and we put that to bed, and I just opened it up last week. We're tweaking and doing all the things.' What songs will be in ? Songs to look out for in Wicked Part Two include 'Thank Goodness' Sung by Glinda, Madame Morrible and Citizens of Oz 'The Wicked Witch of the East' by Elphaba, Nessarose and Boq 'Wonderful' by The Wizard and Elphaba 'I'm Not That Girl (Reprise)' by Glinda 'As Long As You're Mine' by Ephaba and Fieryo 'No Good Deed' by Elphaba 'March of the Witch Hunters' by Boq and Ozians 'For Good' by Glinda and Elphaba Finale Song RELATED: According to an interview with Capital FM UK, Jeff Goldblum let slip that there may be new original songs written by Stephen Schwartz for Wicked: For Good. Is there a trailer for ? A special first look at the trailer for the second film will be available to view in theaters when Wicked Part 1 returns to theaters for one night only on June 4. The trailer also debuted at NBCUniversal's upfront presentation in May. Is the same team behind ? Yes, Jon M. Chu took over the directing role of the entire project in February 2021 after Stephen Daldry exited the cockpit of the Universal Movie Musical Adaptation in October 2020. Daldry was first attached to the film in 2016. Winnie Holzman, the book writer who adapted the stage musical from Gregory Maguire's bestselling novel, is behind the script with co-writer Dana Fox. Broadway musical songwriter Stephen Schwartz executive produces alongside Jared LeBoff and David Nicksay. Producers include Marc Platt and David Stone. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far
Khaleej Times
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Wicked: For Good' trailer promises epic conclusion to musical fantasy saga
Universal Pictures closed out its CinemaCon presentation with an exclusive first look at Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated musical fantasy film, Wicked: For Good. The movie, which is the second part of Chu's Oscar-winning adaptation, is set to hit theatres domestically on November 21. Deadline reported that Ariana Grande, who plays Galinda, and Cynthia Erivo, who portrays the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, joined Chu and producer Marc Platt onstage to introduce the trailer. Although the duo did not perform musically, the epic trailer shown to theater owners in attendance was met with enthusiasm. The trailer reveals a continuation of the story of Galinda and Elphaba, with Galinda warning Elphaba that "they're coming for you". The footage also features Prince Fiyero and his men searching for Elphaba, as well as a shot of Elphaba's defiant sky-writing message, "Our wizard lies." The film boasts the returning cast including Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz. Wicked: For Good has wrapped production, with Chu having worked on both films simultaneously. The first installment, Wicked: Part One, grossed over $747 million (Dh2.7 billion) globally and received 10 Oscar nominations, winning two. Winnie Holzman, who adapted the stage musical from Gregory Maguire's novel, co-wrote the script with Dana Fox. Stephen Schwartz, the Broadway musical songwriter, serves as an executive producer alongside Jared LeBoff and David Nicksay.
