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| 'Wicked: For Good' to stream exclusively on Peacock March 20 | Wicked: For Good is due to arrive on Peacock beginning March 20, the streamer announced Friday. The feature, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, will be accompanied by two featurettes and commentary from director Jon M. Chu. The Changed for Good Collection will also include the Wicked: For Good sing-along, scenes that didn't make the movie, and podcast episodes, a press release states. For Good is the sequel to the 2024 film Wicked. The movies are inspired by Stephen Schwartz's musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel. "Elphaba, demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, fighting for truth," an official For Good synopsis reads. "Glinda, the symbol of Goodness, reigns in Emerald City. |
| James Taylor names his 5 favorite James Taylor songs | James Taylor is opening up about his favorite songs from his catalogue. The music legend, 77, shared his top five James Taylor tracks when he stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday. "Paul McCartney got in touch with me at one point..." Taylor recalled. "He commented on a song that I had written, said he really liked it, that he bought the album because of it, so that's got to go in there. That's called 'Mean Old Man.'" The song appeared on his album October Road. "I know that Bruce Springsteen liked my song and performed it once," he added, referring to "Mill Worker," from the album Flag. He also named "Sweet Baby James," "God Have Mercy on the Frozen Man" and "Carolina in my Mind." Taylor said he is still making music. |
| Taylor Swift drops new music video on Spotify Premium, Apple Music | Taylor Swift dropped a music video for her song "Opalite" on Spotify Premium and Apple Music Friday, ahead of its release on YouTube Sunday. The music video begins with a woman sitting next to a trash can in an apparent infomercial for the household product "Opalite." "Introducing 'Opalite,' the revolutionary fix for your problems," a voice says. "Just one spray and 'Opalite' completely transforms your problems into your paradise. Using our state of the art chemical potion, it works on friendships, couples, pets and co-workers." The video stars Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, Lewis Capaldi, Graham Norton, and features an image of Cillian Murphy. |
| Famous birthdays for Feb. 6: Tinashe, Charlie Heaton | Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: -- England's Queen Anne in 1665 -- U.S. statesman Aaron Burr in 1756 -- Baseball Hall of Fame member Babe Ruth in 1895 -- U.S. |
| AMC orders Season 5 of 'Dark Winds' | AMC has announced it renewed its period drama, Dark Winds, for a fifth season. "Over four seasons, Dark Winds has masterfully blended compelling character-driven stories, Navajo culture, spirituality and breathtaking cinematography. We are elated to continue the journey alongside show-runner John Wirth and the incomparable Zahn McClarnon," Dan McDermott, chief content officer of AMC Networks and president of AMC Studios, said in a statement Thursday. "Our extraordinary producing and creative team, cast and crew have crafted a gripping crime drama that continues to be embraced by fans and widely celebrated by critics. We can't wait to share more of this incredible story with audiences across the globe. |