‘Wicked’ Fans Singing in Movie Theaters Are Anything but Popular
Angela Weir went into a screening of “Wicked” on Monday night ready to be transported to the Land of Oz. But when Glinda (Ariana Grande) began to sing “Popular,” one…
‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz
Paul Tazewell was 16 years old and living in Akron, Ohio, the first time he designed costumes for “The Wiz.” It was a high school production, and much of the…
Israel and Iran Seemed on the Brink of a Bigger War. What’s Holding Them Back?
It has been nearly a month since Israel sent more than 100 jets and drones to strike Iranian military bases, and the world is still waiting to see how Iran…
Susan Smith: South Carolina mother denied parole 30 years after killing her sons
A South Carolina woman who admitted to drowning her two sons 30 years ago was denied parole after her first hearing on Wednesday. Susan Smith, 53, was convicted of killing…
Alcohol-mimicking drug found to ease voice spasm that RFK Jr has
Getty Images People with laryngeal dystonia (LD), a condition that makes the voice sound strained and hoarse, might benefit from a drug already used to treat a sleep disorder, researchers…
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump’s return
Getty Images In a matter of days US President Joe Biden’s administration and Russia have made separate – but significant – moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war…
Matt Gaetz ethics report release uncertain after panel deadlocked
Getty Images A congressional ethics committee has failed to reach an agreement over whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead…
Texas offers Trump land for migrant ‘deportation facilities’
Texas authorities say they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump 1,400-acres (567 hectares) of land along the US-Mexico border to build detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter,…
FBI charges man with alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man has been arrested and charged with plotting to set off a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to court documents. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener is…
CMA Awards: Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen win big at country music awards
Singer Chris Stapleton won three prizes, including male vocalist of the year, at the annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. However, the biggest award of the…