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January 18, 2026

Ready to welcome good pressure

Australia’s Daria Kasatkina reacts during her third round match against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to take on the “good pressure” of a domestic Grand Slam when she takes to the court at Melbourne Park as an Australian citizen for the first time. The 28-year-old played on the tour as a neutral athlete after Russian players were banned from competing under their own flag following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Having been thrust into the political spotlight, Kasatkina became one of the few Russian-born players to publicly criticize the war, before

January 16, 2026

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Melissa Leo is honest about her Oscar: “It’s not good”

Melissa Leo is honest about her Oscar: “It’s not good” Melissa Leo talks about the biggest achievement of her career – winning the Oscar. “Winning an Oscar wasn’t good for me or my career,” the actress, 65, said in response to recent reader questions about The Guardian. “I didn’t dream of it, I never wanted it and I had a much better career before I won.” Leo won her first Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2011 for her performance in the David O. Russell-directed boxing drama The Fighter. The actress worked with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams and

December 29, 2025

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Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson ‘on good terms’ after ‘fight’

Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson ‘on good terms’ after ‘fight’ Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson may be on good terms despite recent rumors of an alleged ‘feud’ between the former One Direction bandmates. In the days following reports that the two were involved in a physical altercation, it has been observed that the Dusk till dawn The hitmaker and Louis continue to follow each other on Instagram. According to the report, Zayn has reportedly left the you are missing singer with a concussion, putting the marketing campaign for their planned Netflix documentary on hold indefinitely. However, their continued connection on social

December 15, 2025

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Sports

“Saviour” Joshua beats up Paul for the good of the sport

The British boxing star is set to face YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19 MEXICO CITY: Anthony Joshua says boxing needs saving – and he’s happy to play the hero – as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face YouTube champion-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. The bout, which pits the former two-time unified heavyweight champion against the social media celebrity, has attracted its share of critics. Former WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder dismissed it as a “money grab”, while some of Joshua’s previous opponents have raised concerns about relative novice Paul’s safety in the

December 8, 2025

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Cynthia Erivo breaks down the emotional ending of ‘Wicked: For Good’.

Cynthia Erivo breaks down the emotional ending of ‘Wicked: For Good’. Cynthia Erivo reflected on his shocking ending Wicked: For good. During a wide-ranging discussion at the Elphaba’s Wicked Retreat Airbnb Original Experience event, she touched on the end of Elphaba’s character story in the franchise. The sequel ends with the Wicked Witch staging her death hidden under a trap. Once Dorothy packs up her broom and leaves in triumph, Elphaba’s lover Fiero (Jonathan Bailey) helps her out of hiding. Earlier in the film, Fiyero was married to Glinda (Ariana Grande) but left her for Elphaba. He is turned into

December 1, 2025

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Is ‘Wicked For Good’ set to break records from previous blockbusters?

Is ‘Wicked For Good’ set to break records from previous blockbusters? Wicked For Good drew a lot of attention in theaters this week as audiences braced themselves for one of the biggest releases of the season. The sequel entered theaters with strong advance sales and early estimates suggested it could top the box office charts. The first one Bad The film created a huge wave when it arrived last year with a strong opening. The first film opened to $112.5 million last November. However, Variety reported that the new chapter was expected to reach $150 million to $180 million in

November 25, 2025

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For Good is making a spell at the box office

LOS ANGELES: Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” has turned the North American box office into a cauldron of excitement, opening to a record $150 million in the US and Canada. With worldwide ticket sales reaching $226 million, the musical adaptation of the long-running Broadway hit has not only broken records for stage-to-screen transfers, but also revived a nine-week slump in domestic box office receipts. The film continues the story of Elphaba, the green-eyed outcast known as the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande as the sparkling Glinda. Together, they face the nefarious

November 23, 2025

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For Good’ hits new highs: report

‘Wicked: For Good’ Hits New Highs: Report Wicked: For good brought in $150 million in the U.S. and Canada in its opening weekend, setting a record for a Broadway musical and ranking among the top musicals of all time, according to the studio. The second half of its big screen adaptation Badwhich reunites Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba with Ariana Grande’s Glinda, posted the third-best opening weekend for a musical ever, behind Disney’s 2019 photorealistic, CGI version of “The Lion King” and its remake of “Beauty and the Universal’s boxes and the Universal’s offices and the Universal’s Beast.” Wicked: For good It

November 22, 2025

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For Good’ Director Reveals Why He Chose Low-key Approach With ‘As Long As You’re Mine

‘Wicked: For Good’ director says ‘As Long As You’re Mine’ is different from original musical because of THIS Jon M. Chu, the director of the Wicked movies, revealed why the famous song, As long as you’re mine in Wicked: For good it is not familiar from the beginning. For those who don’t know, As long as you’re mine is a duet song between Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Jonathan Bailey’s Prince Fiyero in his recently released second installment. Bad. In the romantic and emotional song, both characters show their deep love for each other and wish to stay together even though

November 21, 2025

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Cynthia Erivo reacts to the release of ‘Wicked: For Good’.

Cynthia Erivo is ‘really proud’ of ‘Wivked: For Good’ Cynthia Erivo feels “so pleased” and “really proud” after its release Wicked: For good. The Tony Award-winning stage and film star stars as the green witch Elphaba in Jon M Chu’s two-part adaptation of the Broadway hit, which is loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel of the same name. Wicked: For goodness sake, was released on November 21 and follows the first film, which was released in November 2024. He sees Elphaba being demonized by them in Oz and transformed into the Wicked Witch of the West, as she is

Ready to welcome good pressure

Melissa Leo is honest about her Oscar: “It’s not good”

Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson ‘on good terms’ after ‘fight’

“Saviour” Joshua beats up Paul for the good of the sport

Cynthia Erivo breaks down the emotional ending of ‘Wicked: For Good’.

Is ‘Wicked For Good’ set to break records from previous blockbusters?

For Good is making a spell at the box office

For Good’ hits new highs: report

For Good’ Director Reveals Why He Chose Low-key Approach With ‘As Long As You’re Mine

Cynthia Erivo reacts to the release of ‘Wicked: For Good’.

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