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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White had some pretty big shoes to fill when he signed on to star as Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, the Emmy-winning actor proved that he was more than up to the task this week when theater owners got […]
It will be nearly nine months before fans can hold space on their calendars to see the anticipated Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good. But in Las Vegas this week, director Jon M. Chu wowed the crowds of movie exhibitors in town for the annual CinemaCon convention when he gave them a sneak peek at the second part of the big screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were, of course, on hand to help out, taking the stage alongside Chu and movie producer Marc Platt at the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace on Wednesday (April 2), according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We took a shot, and we divided Wicked into two parts,” Platt told the thousands of theater owners about splitting the film in two, with the second part due in theaters on Nov. 21. “Now we have the privilege of doing it all again with Wicked: For Good in November.”
Platt added that in For Good the stars “go deeper to find more depth and more complexity and more profundity in those characters. What’s in store is going to astonish people.” Director Chu also noted that one of the most anticipated moments in the upcoming sequel will definitely include “where the girl from Kansas drops in.”
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THR reported that the first trailer for the follow-up to the nearly $750 million-grossing first part did not disappoint, describing a “rousing response” from the gathered theater bosses to footage including the first look at Dorothy — though her face was not shown — as well as “golden bricks, a wedding and flying monkeys galore.”
“This is between the Wizard and I,” Erivo’s green witch says in the trailer in a nod to the abiding friendship between Grande’s pink witch Glinda and Erivo’s green-skinned Elphaba, with Grande’s Glinda later warning, “Elphaba, they’re coming for you.” The trailer also features Glinda stepping out from her emerald castle and putting on her oversized tiara, a well as Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) racing through the forest with his men on the hunt for Elphaba, as well as a shot of the latter writing “OUR WIZARD LIES” in the sky.
According to Deadline, exhibitors also saw Glinda walking down a wedding aisle toward the Prince and Jeff Goldblum’s wizard at the control boards, ordering Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow to “bring me the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West!” The final image reportedly featured Elphaba reaching out for her hat as it flies into her hand, with her broom in the other as she exclaims, “I’m off to see the wizard!”
In a nod to the pair’s endless, tear-streaked, hand (and space) holding press tour for the first film, the Associated Press reported that Oscar nominee Grande told the crowd, “we already have our tissues packed,” with Erivo promising “less waterworks this time.”
Actor David Schwimmer has admitted the theme song to Friends haunted him for years due to its overuse.
Schwimmer, who began his acting career in 1989, rose to widespread fame five years later for his role as Ross Geller in the NBC sitcom Friends. A monumental hit and a cultural phenomenon across its ten-year run, the show’s ubiquity in the pop culture zeitgeist led to its theme song (The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There for You”) becoming just as recognizable as its lead actors. For Schwimmer though, the omnipresence of the theme left a lasting negative effect on him that continued far beyond the show’s completion in 2004.
Appearing on the Making the Scene podcast with hosts Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Schwimmer admitted that the overuse of the song became a little too much. ”I’ll be really honest, there was a time for quite a while that just hearing the theme song would really…” he explained, letting out a sigh to reflect his exhaustion. “I just had that reaction, I just had heard it so many times.”
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“Anytime you would go on a show, a talk show, or an interview, that would be your intro song. I just didn’t have the greatest response to it,” he said.
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Written by Friends producers David Crane and Marta Kauffman, with songwriter Allee Willis and The Rembrandts’ Danny Wilde and Phil Sōlem, “I’ll Be There for You” was used as the theme song to the show after R.E.M. had rejected the use of their song “Shiny Happy People” as the opener. The track also became a commercial success off the back of its use in the series, reaching No. 17 on the Hot 100 and topping the Adult Contemporary, Radio Songs, and Pop Airplay charts.
Largely in part to the song’s constant presence in pop culture, Schwimmer admits that he didn’t manage to change his attitude toward the song until the last few years, when his daughter Cleo began to discover the series.
“At about age nine, my kid discovered it and started watching it,” he explained. “I’d be making breakfast or whatever, and I’d hear my kid’s laughter. My whole relationship to that song and that show changed again.”
Jack Black is hosting Saturday Night Live for the fourth time this weekend (April 5), and you’d think he’d be a pro by now. However, in a new promo for the show, the School of Rock star gets a little confused as to what “hosting” means.
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In the minute-long clip, cast members Ego Nwodim and Ashley Padilla discuss Black’s odd behavior on set. “I think he thinks hosting SNL is, like, literal hosting,” Nwodim explains. “Like, he’s having people over at his house or something.”
The scene then cuts to various moments in which Black treats studio 8H like his home, demanding that cast member Michael Longfellow take his shoes off before heading to the stage. “Sorry, I’m a stickler,” the comedian says.
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He then repeatedly tells Jane Wickline where the restroom is, offers some more cast members some of his roast for tasting, and makes a call for more ingredients due to the attendance of “more people than I was expecting.”
The clip then cuts back to Nwodim and Padilla, before Black appears behind them, holding a cooking tray. “Oh, great, the asparagus is soggy,” he says before angrily throwing the vegetables in the air. “I am blowing it!”
Black’s last time hosting was 20 years ago, in December 2005. Joining him in this weekend’s episode are Elton John and Brandi Carlile, who will be appearing as the musical guests.
Watch the promo with John and Carlile below, and catch the full Saturday Night Live episode on April 5 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, before it begins streaming on Peacock.
Celebrating your favorite pop icon never goes out of style, so rock these official and fan-inspired pieces as you gear up for round two of the blonde bombshell’s U.S. tour.
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There’s a big fight in Australia! For Premier Boxing Champions, Australian Tim “The Soul Taker” Tszyu (24-2-0) battles American Joey “Small Town Soldier” Spencer (19-1-0) in the ring on Saturday (April 5).
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Read on for details on how to livestream the fight online.
Tszyu vs. Spencer: Schedule, Undercard & Where to Stream
The Tszyu vs. Spencer takes place at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia. Boxing fans can livestream the event on Prime Video — for subscribers only. The main card event is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tszyu and Spencer’s ring walks are scheduled around 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
The event includes nine of the following bouts:
Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer (Super Welterweight) — Main Event
Brandon Grach vs. Liam Talivaa (Heavyweight)
Endry Saavedra vs. Mikkel Neilsen (Middleweight)
Koen Mazoudier vs. Dan Hill (Super Welterweight)
Callum Peters vs. William Lenehan (Catchweight)
Brent Walton vs. Isaias Sette (Welterweight)
Andrei Mikhailovich vs. Blake Wells (Middleweight)
Cody Beekin vs. Ryan Daye (Middleweight)
Cooper O’Connell vs. Benjamin Amos (Super Lightweight)
How to Watch Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, then PBC: Tszyu vs. Spencer is streamable on Prime Video for free.
However, if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that the subscription service has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.
Although PBC has yet to announce each boxer’s walkout music for the main event, they usually go out to the ring to the same songs during their matches. Tszyu typically walks out to “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G., so this song will likely make an appearance during the boxing event. Meanwhile, Joey Spencer’s ring walk music is usually “Another In The Fire” by Hillsong UNITED.
Livestream PBC: Tszyu vs. Spencer starting at 8 p.m. ET/5p.m. PT on Saturday (April 5) on Prime Video. Additionally, the boxing event is available to stream in English and Spanish.
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UFC goes back home to “Sin City” for their latest fight. Two top-tier featherweights are set to match in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night. Josh Emmett (19-4-0) faces off against Lerone Murphy (15-0-1) in a match on Saturday (April 5).
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UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy takes place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
If you want to watch UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy (also known as UFC on ESPN 65) online, the MMA event livestreams on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
Not a subscriber? A monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $11.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $119.99. This saves you 15% compared to the month-to-month subscription price.
While subscribers to ESPN+ can livestream the entire UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy for free, the main and prelims cards air on ESPN, so it’s streamable on Fubo. The cable network is also available with Hulu + Live TV, which comes with Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy fight card below:
Main Card, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy (Featherweight) — Main Event
Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
Cortavious Romious vs. Lee Chang-ho (Bantamweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday (Heavyweight)
Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight)
Torrez Finney vs. Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule (Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos (Bantamweight)
Diana Belbiţă vs. Dione Barbosa (Women’s Flyweight)
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza (Welterweight)
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Istela Nunes (Women’s Strawweight)
Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcão (Bantamweight)
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar (Women’s Strawweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Emmett vs. Murphy Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Josh Emmett typically walks out to “Sky’s the Limit” by Rebelution, while Lerone Murphy prefers to walk out to “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by 2Pac. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday (April 5), starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The main card begins around at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on ESPN+.
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Dolly Parton has a new 9 to 5. The country queen is teaming up with Khloé Kardashian’s Good American clothing line to launch Dolly’s Joleans. True to the country queen’s aesthetic, the collection features blinged out denim with shimmering rhinestones, country glam-inspired details and more.
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Good American famously celebrates real women of all sizes and allows them to embrace trends while staying true to themselves. That same spirit of authenticity and empowerment shines through in all Dolly does, so the partnership made total sense to the superstar.
“I’ve always believed what you wear should make you feel as fabulous as you truly are, and this brand-new line, Dolly’s Joleans, is all about celebrating individuality with a touch of sparkle,” says Parton. “I’m inspired by Good American’s ability to create clothes that make women feel confident and ready to shine!”
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That natural synergy between Good American and Dolly Parton can be felt throughout the collection. From the clothing to the campaign, there’s a consistent embrace of expressing yourself and celebrating who you are.
The collection itself is as iconic as Dolly herself, featuring tailored silhouettes, luxe embellishments and fresh interpretations of classic fabrics like poplin and denim. There’s even a gingham blouse that looks straight out of the country queen’s own closet. The combination creates the perfect synergy of Dolly’s country roots and glamourous onstage persona.
“Dolly Parton is a true icon whose influence transcends generations, and partnering with her on this collection is an incredible honor,” says Emma Grede, CEO and Co-Founder of Good American. “Together, we created a collection that embodies self-expression and embracing what makes each of us unique.”
Dolly’s Joleans will be available for a limited time starting today at Good American stores and online at GoodAmerican.com. Pieces are priced from $64 to $229 with sizes ranging from 00-30, XS-5X.
The Good American partnership is the latest lifestyle release from Parton. The country star has also released her own line of fragrances and cosmetics in recent years.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since fashion designer Prathan Poopat and his consultant friend Flavio Girolami started Common Projects as an independent footwear brand in New York City. Launched in 2004, the brand’s line of minimalist sneakers quickly gained a following among the fashion set, not to mention celebrities and musicians like Frank Ocean, Nick Jonas and Jay-Z, among others.
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Common Projects is now ubiquitous on the soles of everyone from students to entrepreneurs to athletes (Tom Brady has been seen in Common Projects sneakers on multiple occasions).
Though it’s still based in New York, Common Projects manufactures the majority of its shoes in Italy, all handcrafted from genuine leather and other premium finishes. And of course, that signature stamp of numbers remains the only visible branding on the shoes.
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Common Projects Black Original Achilles Low Sneakers
But Common Projects sneakers don’t run cheap. In fact, its bestselling Original Achilles Low silhouette will still run you close to $500 on sites like SSENSE above.
Fortunately, there are a few good Common Projects alternatives that you can find online, including similar-looking pairs starting at just $129. From sustainable picks to luxe finds, here are five top-reviewed Common Projects dupes to buy right now.
TOP PICK
Cariuma OCA Low All Black Pebbled Leather
Cariuma is known for its sustainably-sourced and produced footwear collection, and one of their best new styles is this pair of black pebbled leather shoes, which offers a slightly-more casual take on the Common Projects Achilles. The Cariuma kicks feature a grippy rubber sole, organic cotton canvas lining, organic cotton laces and a biodegradable, plant-derived insole for comfort and breathability. At just $159, the OCA Low deliver the same great looks for one-third of the price of Common Projects.
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Koio Capri Triple White Sneakers
Musicians like Joe Jonas love Italian footwear brand Koio, which makes a great Common Projects alternative called the “Capri.” The stark white sneakers are handmade in Tuscany from genuine leather, then set on a minimalist white rubber sole. A super versatile pair of shoes, the look can be preppy or formal depending on how you style them. They’re not cheap at $245, but still less expensive than Common Projects, with the same amount of craftsmanship and same streamlined aesthetic.
FAN FAVORITE
Thursday Premier Low Top
Footwear brand Thursday may be best known for their boots, but they also make a great Common Projects dupe with their Premier Low Top sneaker. Made from a smooth and buttery Italian nappa leather, the shoes feature the same low profile and tonal stitching of Common Projects, but at a wallet-friendly $129 price point. They’re easy to order and get delivered on Amazon too.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Steve Madden Bondd Sneakers
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The first time I tried on these Steve Madden sneakers at a menswear trade show in Las Vegas, I knew I had to have them in my closet. Unlike some Steve Madden sneakers, which can scream TRENDY, these ones are clean and timeless, with a surprisingly elegant aesthetic (especially in this gray suede finish). Also available in white and black, the Bondd sneakers are one of the best Common Project alternatives you can buy online, though they more than stand on their own as a pair of must-have kicks too.
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Clae Bradley Sneaker
From artists and models to musicians, all of our “in the know” friends own a pair of Clae Bradley sneakers. They’re some of the most comfortable shoes you’ll put on, with a cushioned insole and padded footbed that keeps things plush and light for all-day wear. Clae makes these leather sneakers sustainably too, with the LA and Paris-based company pledging to use at least 50% leather “sourced from a tannery that has achieved a Leather Working Group rating for energy use, waste production and water treatment,” per a product description.
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