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Jon M. Chu teases mystery star that voices the Cowardly Lion in ‘Wicked: For Good’

Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu and Ariana Grande attend the New York special screening of 'Wicked' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on November 14, 2024. (Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images for Universal Pictures)Jon M. Chu has revealed that a celebrated actor will voice the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good.The director described how he selected the mystery actor to voice the iconic character in an interview with Deadline shared on Thursday. Chu says he sent the […]

October 16, 2025 1

Music

The Black Crowes celebrate ‘amorioca’ in new episode of ‘Recorded Live at the Analog’

The Black Crowes at Analog/(Photo Credit: Dokk Savage Photography)The Black Crowes are featured in a new episode of Recorded Live at the Analog, with the band celebrating their 1994 album, amorica.The Nashville concert had the band, led by brothers and founding members Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson, playing the album in its entirety. The set included songs like “Wiser Time,” “A Conspiracy” and more, along with an encore of the Southern Harmony and Musical Companion hit “Remedy.” They also shared some stories […]

October 16, 2025 1

Music

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003: Simon & Garfunkel kick off the Old Friends tour

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003…Ten years after their last tour, Simon & Garfunkel reunited to launch the Old Friends tour in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's relationship had soured after their 1993 tour, but after the pair received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, and performed together, they decided to reunite for a full-scale tour. The shows had the duo performing many of their classic tunes, including "Homeward Bound," "The Sound of Silence," “Mrs. Robinson,” “America” and “The 59th Street […]

October 16, 2025

Entertainment

Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed by family, report says

Diane Keaton attends the Handprint and Footprint in Cement Ceremony for Actress Diane Keaton hosted by TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images)The cause of death of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has reportedly been revealed.Keaton, 79, died on Oct. 11 of pneumonia, according to People magazine, which cited a statement from the actress' family. The statement also expressed thanks for "the extraordinary messages of love and support" from fans following her death.Details were not immediately available […]

October 16, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: Kate McKinnon joins ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 3 and more

Tessa Thompson's newest series is headed to Netflix soon. The actress stars opposite Jon Bernthal in the new drama His & Hers. The show comes from filmmaker William Oldroyd and follows two Georgia residents who have a connection to a shocking murder. Thompson also executive produces the series, which costars Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox and Sunita Mani. It arrives to the streamer on Jan. 8 ...A Bosch prequel series has been greenlit at MGM+. The new show, called Bosch: Start of […]

October 16, 2025

Entertainment

Rufus Sewell enjoys ‘The Diplomat’s’ surprises just as much as the fans

Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler in 'The Diplomat.' (Netflix)Season 3 of Netflix’s The Diplomat is out now, and like previous seasons, fans should expect to see a whole lot of twists, turns and surprises. And at least one of the show's actors likes to experience those, as well.Rufus Sewell plays Hal Wyler, husband of Keri Russell’s U.K. ambassador Kate Wyler. He tells ABC Audio that when it comes to the scripts, he prefers to stay in the dark as much as possible.“What I […]

October 16, 2025

Music

You collect me: Tom Petty immortalized with two new Funko Pop! figures

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs on stage at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena on August 17, 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images for ABA)Tom Petty is the latest artist getting immortalized as a Funko Pop! figure. The company just unveiled two new Petty collectables, inspired by the rocker's famous looks.The new additions are the Full Moon Fever Pop!, featuring the pink, yellow and blue coloring of Petty's 1989 solo album, Full Moon Fever, along with the cover […]

October 16, 2025

Music

Bon Jovi to release ‘We Made It Look Easy’ collaboration with Robbie Williams

Cover of Bon Jovi's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)'/I(sland Records)Bon Jovi is getting ready to release another track off their upcoming collaborations album, Forever (Legendary Edition).The New Jersey rockers are set to drop “We Made It Look Easy,” featuring U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, on Friday.The band announced the news by sharing an archival clip of Jon Bon Jovi praising Williams during a talk show appearance. He said at the time, “I've loved this guy’s music for a lot of years, he’s an […]

October 15, 2025 1

Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter channels Carrie Bradshaw in new ‘SNL’ promo

Host and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter during 'SNL' promos in October 2025. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC)Sabrina Carpenter is pulling double duty on the Oct. 18 edition of Saturday Night Live, hosting and performing as the musical guest. In a new promo for the show, called "Sabrina in the City," she struts through the SNL offices at 30 Rock while channeling Carrie Bradshaw."New York is one Big Apple," Sabrina says in a voice-over as she arrives in the elevator. "And I'm taking my bite […]

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