Claire Rothman, a woman who shattered glass ceilings in the male-dominated sports and entertainment industry, has passed away at the age of 97. Her death, confirmed by family members, was due to complications from a fall. Rothman was not just a trailblazer but a force of nature, leaving an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era and the music scene. ...
The journey to cast the magical world of Wicked has been quite the rollercoaster. Many big names have tried out for roles, but only a few made the cut. Let's dive into some of the stars who came close but didn't quite make it to the Emerald City. First up, Lady Gaga was in talks to play Elphaba in a 2016 version of the film. Unfortunately, the project fell through, ...
The movie "Wicked: For Good" has made a big splash at the box office. It pulled in $150 million in North America alone during its first weekend. This beat the previous record set by another musical adaptation, "Wicked, " which made $112. 5 million in its debut. Globally, "Wicked: For Good" raked in $226 million, making it the biggest opening ever for a stage musical ...
The cast of Wicked: For Good has been making headlines not just for their acting skills, but also for their romantic lives. Let's dive into the relationships of some of the stars behind the scenes. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, who play Glinda and Boq in the movie, started dating while filming. They have been very supportive of each other's careers, and their rela...
The witches from the land of Oz are making waves at the movies. Wicked: For Good is on track to pull in a whopping $151 million in North America and $228 million worldwide. This is a huge deal because it's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. The movie has already made $68. 7 million in its first few days, with $30. 8 million coming from early ...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan involves moving most federal education programs and staff to six oth...
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are struggling with reading and math. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has s...
The Carman family saga is a twisted tale of wealth, mental health struggles, and tragic deaths. At the center of it all is a family feud that may have led to the deaths of three people. The story starts with John Chakalos, a wealthy real estate developer, who was found dead in his home in 2013. His daughter, Linda Carman, disappeared at sea three years later. Both de...
The movie world is buzzing with excitement as "Wicked: For Good" prepares to hit screens. This highly anticipated follow-up to last year's hit is expected to rake in a whopping $150 million to $180 million in its first weekend. That's a massive leap from the usual box office slump seen in recent months. But why the big hype? Well, "Wicked" is already a well-known st...