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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will take the lead in the new Wicked movie UniversalAfter many, many years in the making, the new Wicked movie is finally very nearly here. AdvertisementHere’s everything we know so far about the first of those films…When was the Wicked film first announced? We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one Wicked movie but two!!!! The movie will tell the same story as the musical, which reimagines the classic The Wizard Of Oz from the perspective of its witches. Check it out for yourself below:AdvertisementWhen is the Wicked movie released?

The stars of Netflix's Mother Of The Bride Sasidis Sasisakulporn/NetflixMother Of The Bride arrived on Netflix last week, and its cast alone is sending in viewers in their droves to the streaming platform. Here’s where you might have seen them before…Miranda CosgroveMiranda Cosgrove in Mother Of The Bride (left) and School Of Rock (right) Netflix/ParamountMiranda Cosgrove plays influencer bride Emma in the film, but she’ll always be a Nickelodeon kid through and through. Rachael HarrisRachael Harris in Mother Of The Bride (left) and Suits (right) Netflix/USA Network/GettyBefore she was playing aunt Janice in Mother Of The Bride, Rachael spent three years playing the role of therapist Linda Martin in Lucifer. Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald in Mother Of The Bride (left) and performing stand-up in 2013 (right) Netflix/Michael Schwartz/GettyMichael plays Clay in Mother Of The Bride, a fellow Stanford alum from Lana’s past. Tasneem RocTasneem Roc in Mother Of The Bride NetflixAdvertisementAustralian actor Tasneem Roc plays uptight wedding planner Camala in Mother Of The Bride, and is known amongst Aussie natives for playing Thania in the teen drama Heartbreak High.

5th American arrested for ammo in luggage in Turks and Caicos Sharitta Grier is the latest American to be detained in Turks and Caicos after two rounds of ammunition were found in her carry-on bag.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim" (Acts 2:1-4). As a parish priest, Cona told Fox News Digital that he sees the "fire" of the Holy Spirit "alive and at work in the Church's sacraments." He noted, "Quite often I am astonished by the movement of the Holy Spirit in the healing of the sick through prayer and anointing." In this way, by overcoming pride, fear and isolation, the Holy Spirit unites us, makes us one of heart and mind," he said. Original article source: New York priest says Pentecost is a reminder the Holy Spirit is 'alive and at work'

Products you need to make life simpler at home Lauren Iannotti from Real Simple joins “GMA” with an exclusive reveal on products you need to make life simpler at home.

4th hostage's body recovered in Gaza The Israeli army announced it had identified the body of a fourth hostage recovered from a tunnel in Gaza. Ron Benjamin, 53, was killed during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Trump positions himself as protector of Second Amendment at NRA convention Donald Trump promised attendees at the NRA convention in Dallas that he will protect gun rights and roll back some of President Joe Biden's gun reforms.

Video shows boater in alleged hit-and-run An attorney for the accused operator claims the video shows her client was unaware his boat had hit anyone.

DA unable to charge Diddy due to statute of limitations The L.A. District Attorney's Office says it cannot prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs for appearing to assault his then-girlfriend because it's outside the statute of limitations.

'Miracle drug' saves NY firefighter New York City fire officials credit a drug that counteracts cyanide in the bloodstream for saving a firefighter who collapsed and stopped breathing while battling a blaze in the Bronx on Friday.

Taliban officials say flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reportsISLAMABAD -- Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, Taliban officials said Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports. Afghanistan has been witnessing unusually heavy seasonal rains. In the hard-hit western province of Ghor, 50 people were reported dead, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesman for the provincial governor. The U.N. food agency posted on social media platform X, saying Ghor was the most affected by the floods where 2500 families were impacted. Last week, WFP said the exceptionally heavy rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed thousands of houses, mostly in the northern province of Baghlan, which bore the brunt of floods on May 10th.

Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser who worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, has died. “A political veteran and an Emmy Award-winning journalist who brought an incomparable spark to CNN’s coverage, known across our bureaus not only for her political savvy, but for her unwavering kindness. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn such an extraordinary loss.”Stewart joined CNN as a political commentator ahead of the 2016 election. She was also a co-host of the “Hot Mics From Left to Right” podcast, alongside fellow CNN commentator Maria Cardona. She moved to Little Rock, Ark., to be a news anchor, and later served as the communications director in then-Arkanas Gov.

Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns, has died at age 58, the news network reported Saturday. Officials believe Stewart suffered a medical episode, according to CNN. She went on to serve as the communications director in then-Arkansas Gov. Most recently, Stewart was the communications director for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s 2016 campaign. RIP.”Stewart came on board CNN as a political commentator before the 2016 election and frequently appeared on air to provide insight on the political news of the day.

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