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Spoilers below. What was the Jonathan Bailey moment in Wicked that did it for you? Was it his exaggerated stride into the Shiz University campus? The way he gazed upon Elphaba in the forest? His rapid delivery of “believe me, ivebeenkickedoutofenoughofthem to knoooooow”? The way he gently kissed the school librarian on the forehead? Whatever

Spoilers below. I was convinced that the harshest critics of Wicked would not be the credentialed media writing film reviews, but the musical’s legions of fans. All around the world, for over 20 years, people have been bewitched by Stephen Schwartz’s music and the characters made popular by Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth. The expectations

Earlier this month, Megan Fox announced that she and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together with a tasteful nude photo of herself covered in black ink. For her first public appearance since sharing the news, the actress was spotted in a form-fitting sheer burgundy dress. She wore a matching bra and thong

In case you missed it, Wicked is everywhere right now. Fresh off its record-breaking opening weekend at the box office, the movie musical has taken the world by storm. And with powerhouses Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at the helm, it’s no wonder it has quickly become a must-see film of the year. The prequel

On Thursday, Michelle Williams debuted in her role as Viola Van Horn in the new Broadway musical, Death Becomes Her. It was a big night for Williams and she was supported by her former Destiny’s Child band members, Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé, who both attended to applaud for their friend from the audience. Rowland was

Is Angelina Jolie dating British rapper Akala? The rumors are far from the truth. Multiple sources quickly shut down reports that the two are in a relationship after the Daily Mail ran photos of them together in Venice. Turns out, they are simply longtime friends. In fact, Akala is actually dating Chanelle Newman, with whom

On Sunday, Travis Kelce’s team the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Carolina Panthers in North Carolina. Taylor Swift was not in the stands to watch, despite finishing her six-show series in Toronto, Canada. Her last performance of her Eras Tour in the city was on Saturday, Nov. 23, making it a tight turnaround

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Beyoncé attended the opening night of Broadway musical Death Becomes Her in New York City, accompanied by her mother, Tina Knowles, and Kelly Rowland. Rowland was joined by husband Tim Weatherspoon. The new show features Michelle Williams as Viola Van Horn, reuniting the former Destiny’s Child members for the night. Rowland

On Saturday night, Taylor Swift performed her last show in Toronto after six concerts in the Canadian city. Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, was not in the audience. The NFL star is playing with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in North Carolina against the Black Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The commute would be

American Horror Story star Emma Roberts has been dating actor Cody John for years. The couple went public with their relationship in August 2022, and while they sometimes document their moments together on social media, they are otherwise private. Roberts shares a son, Rhodes, with her ex-boyfriend, Garrett Hedlund. News of their breakup came out

Spoilers below. Can you ever truly go home? That is one question Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) finds himself contemplating in the long-awaited second half of Outlander’s seventh (and penultimate) season. Despite the familiarity of Lallybroch, Jamie experiences a sense of uncertainty upon arriving at his ancestral abode. It has been over a year since the

Outlander, a.k.a the sexiest show ever made about time travel and war, is about to return for its penultimate season on Starz. Over the past seven seasons, the series has hopped back and forth between multiple centuries and continents to follow the love story between Claire, a resilient nurse from 1940s England (Caitriona Balfe) and

It’s finally time. Wicked is now playing on the big screen, starring none other than Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. And with all the hype the storied tale has garnered over the last few months, including a whirlwind press tour, one thing is for certain: This is a film you don’t

ELLE Women in Hollywood honorees Cynthia Erivo, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Danielle Deadwyler, Tilda Swinton, and Demi Moore reflect on their unique journeys in Hollywood. From the lessons they’ve learned to their hopes for the future of the industry, watch these trailblazers share their insights that

At ELLE Women in Hollywood on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Cameron Diaz took to the stage to introduce the cast of Emilia Pérez. Before our December 2024/January 2025 cover stars and honorees Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón accepted their award, the actress and entrepreneur suggested that the event, held in partnership

Fresh off of her appearance at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event Tuesday, Selena Gomez spent another evening out in Los Angeles last night. The star and her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, attended an event at San Vicente Bungalows. Gomez wore a very chic date-night look, wearing a black top and blazer, which she paired with

The Room Next Door co-stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton took a moment to honor their real-life bond while speaking onstage at ELLE Women in Hollywood last night. The duo was introduced by their director, Pedro Almodóvar, at the event, which was held in partnership with Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston, and TikTok. Moore said of

During her speech at ELLE Women in Hollywood last night, Danielle Deadwyler, who stars in The Piano Lesson, eagerly embraced the title bestowed upon her in ELLE’s December 2024/January 2025 issue: “The Witness.” As she told audiences at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, “I was given the moniker ‘The Witness,’ via

Selena Gomez has been open about her health journey, from her bipolar depression diagnosis to her receiving a kidney transplant for her lupus. But she didn’t share those stories to get pity; the actress was just trying to help others. She spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in a wide-ranging interview about why being seen as

Emilia Pérez stars Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón spoke together at tonight’s ELLE Women in Hollywood event, held in partnership with Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston, and TikTok. The three honorees touched on the significance of the film and even tucked in a jab at Project 2025, the conservative playbook with recommendations for

Want to spend your Christmas with Beyoncé? This year, it’s possible. The singer announced that she will be doing a halftime show during the Houston Texans’ December 25 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Netflix will be streaming the special, but you can still watch Beyoncé from the stands of Houston’s NRG Stadium. While tickets to

Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite

Beyoncé is giving the world a very generous gift this Christmas: The singer will be putting on a halftime show at the Houston Texans’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 25. Netflix and Beyoncé announced the news on the morning of November 18. So what can we expect? Here’s everything we know so far

Spoilers ahead. Anora ends in a raw sort of stillness, a wound cleaned but not closed. Snow flutters around the titular protagonist and Igor, the henchman paid to detain her; they sit in the front seat of his car and attempt something like intimacy, their silence disrupted only by the beat of Igor’s windshield wipers.