Amid rumors that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were paid different salaries for their work co-starring in Wicked , the reports have been debunked by the film’s production company, Universal Pictures. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on Wicked ,” a spokesperson for Universal told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 26). Viral posts about Erivo and Grande’s salary began surfacing on TikTok and Reddit this month, as social media users claimed that Grande made $15 million for her role as Glinda while Erivo earned $1 million as Elphaba. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked has grossed $164.2 million globally during its opening weekend starting on Nov. 22. The live-action adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical earned the third-biggest opening of the year, behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 , the Associated Press reports . The second half of the musical will be released with part two in 2025. Wicked takes place in the Land of Oz, before Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas. The story follows the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba, who becomes friends with the popular Glinda at Shiz University. The duo’s friendship comes reaches a turning point following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The rest of the principal Wicked cast features Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Olivier winner Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Tony nominee Ethan Slater as Boq, Emmy nominee Bowen Yang as Pfannee and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.South Korea stocks fall after downbeat industrial data, worsening political turmoil and Jeju Air crash
HERE at the Argus, we love good pub, and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest in our series, we visit the Ye Olde Bull Inn on High Street in Caerleon. Sallie Phillips reports. With a history dating back to the 15th century, the Ye Olde Bull Inn is your quintessential British village pub, the Ye Olde Bull is a modern pub with a hint of the Roman history that it is surrounded by. Situated just minutes from the historic village of Caerleon, both locals and tourists alike can pay a visit to the Roman Fortress, baths and museum, all just a short stroll from the pub and steeped in history. Tourists are treated as 'one of the locals' at the Ye Olde Bull Inn, with the warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff seen as one of the highlights of somewhere reviewers have called 'the best pub in Newport' in recent years. Boasting a generous stock of the finest craft ales, a variety of local, premium gins, and a fantastic selection of wines, this pub has a little something for everyone, with some of the craft ales among the most popular drinks at the pub. A menu of "delicious, soulful food" with traditional dishes is complimented by a family friendly atmosphere that welcomes every member of the family, from the smallest to the four-legged. The Ye Olde Bull Inn has regular live music sessions by local artists, and is always keen to support people from the area. They also have lots of screens where people can enjoy a quiet pint and all their favourite live sporting fixtures. According to reviews and posts on their social media, the Ye Olde Bull Inn is the "perfect place for a cosy afternoon by the fire", particularly on Sundays with a "hearty roast and a glass in hand", the top choice whether you are looking for a quiet spot to enjoy a lazy day or a delicious family meal. The Ye Olde Bull Inn is not only in the historic Roman village of Caerleon, but is just a few minutes drive from the popular Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, proving it to be a perfect place if you want somewhere to enjoy a meal after a family day out or date night. The Ye Olde Bull Inn is also home to a self catering three bedroom cottage, perfect for a long break, as well as multiple other accomodation options. They also offer space for private event hire available seven days a week in a space that can seat up to 200 guests, with the beer garden able to host 100 people, with its own sound system and a licence until 12am Wednesday through to Saturday.
Tice, Otieno lead Quinnipiac to 75-69 OT win over HofstraIsrael and Lebanon's Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting
Tice, Otieno lead Quinnipiac to 75-69 OT win over Hofstra
Arsenal and Everton are set to go head-to-head in the Premier League on Saturday as the Gunners look to further close the gap on leaders Liverpool. Here, FourFourTwo brings you all the details on how you can watch the encounter at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal head into the meeting having most recently seen off French outfit Monaco in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with Arteta's side winning 3-0 on home soil. That of course followed their 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend, with Bukayo Saka's late effort chalked off after it was adjudged that winger Gabriel Martinelli had strayed into an offside position in the build-up. Everton will be the fresher of the two sides after their Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool last weekend was postponed after the effects of Storm Darragh. Sean Dyche's men are currently 15th in the Premier League table and find themselves just five points above the relegation places at present. Top scorer Dwight McNeil has three goals to his name this season and the Englishman will be hoping to improve his tally against the Gunners. Read on for our guide on how to watch Arsenal vs Everton online and on TV, wherever you are in the world. Can I watch Arsenal vs Everton in the UK? Unfortunately, for viewers in the UK, you will not be able to watch Arsenal vs Everton as the game kicks off at 3pm GMT. The Premier League's blackout still applies for games that have the traditional kick-off slot and therefore they cannot be viewed lived. Watch Arsenal vs Everton in the US In the US, you can watch Arsenal vs Everton on Peacock , NBC's streaming service. To tune in, you'll need to be signed up for either a Premium subscription ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month), which also gets rid of some ads. ► Is Arsenal defender Gabriel injured? Premier League injury update How to watch Arsenal vs Everton from anywhere Not going to be in at home this weekend? Fear not, as one piece of kit may be able to help you watch Arsenal go head-to-head with Everton. A VPN - or Virtual Private Network - is a piece of software that sets your IP address to make your device appear to be in any country in the world when you're traveling and find yourself blocked from your usual services. Provided it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to unblock the streaming services you subscribe to back home, and it also comes with added internet security benefits. FourFourTwo’s colleagues at TechRadar are experts in this field, and they reckon NordVPN is the best VPN provider on the market. Watch Arsenal vs Everton streams globally For more information on global Premier League broadcasters, check out our guide on How to watch Premier League live streams from anywhere in the world in 2024/25 .HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Amarri Tice scored 20 points and Paul Otieno added six in the overtime as Quinnipiac defeated Hofstra 75-69 on Sunday. Tice added 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Bobcats (6-7). Otieno scored 17 points and added 14 rebounds. Jaden Zimmerman shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. Jean Aranguren led the Pride (8-5) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Cruz Davis added 14 points and two steals for Hofstra. Michael Graham had eight points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Quinnipiac entered halftime up 36-32. Tice paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. Quinnipiac was outscored by four points in the second half and the teams finished regulation tied 63-63 after two free throws by Aranguren with 38 seconds remaining. Otieno shot 2 of 3 from the field on the way to their six points in the overtime. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona
