It’s clear that Ariana Grande enjoyed her time on Drew Barrymore’s show immensely, as she was thrilled to hold Glinda’s wand from the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie. The unexpected encounter left her quite emotional, underscoring her deep affection for the timeless film and her character, Galinda.
Drew Taggart, one half of the electronic DJ duo Chainsmokers, has announced his engagement. On December 3rd, he posted on Instagram about his two-year girlfriend, Marianne Fonseca, with a series of photos and videos from their post-engagement dinner celebration, excitedly captioning it “HELL YEA!!”.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, passed away at 69 after battling cancer.
It seems that Orcas, previously known for sinking luxury yachts, are now concentrating on personal matters. They’ve revived an ancient whale fashion trend from over three decades ago, which is now the latest craze in ocean style. The popular trend this year is sporting a dead salmon as a headpiece once more.
UNIVRS has shared that the virtual reality game ‘Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable’ will officially launch and be widely accessible on December 17, 2024, through the Meta Store for both Meta Quest 2 and 3 devices. At its release, the initial part of the game will cost $7.99, an increase from its current price of $4.99. The second part will be priced at $12 individually, or you can purchase a Complete Edition, which includes both parts, for $19.99.
The game “Warhammer 40,000: Darktide” has been launched on PlayStation 5, offering an immersive cooperative experience to players. Simultaneously, the free “Grim Protocols” update has been rolled out, accessible on every platform.
In May of 2024, Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter game, XDefiant, was released. It rapidly amassed more than 10 million players in its initial two weeks. However, player interaction noticeably decreased over the subsequent months. By August, the number of simultaneous players across all platforms had fallen below 20,000.
Wicked, the sensational adaptation of the popular Broadway musical (based on Gregory Maguire’s novel), is sweeping the globe and has become a defining cultural event. Currently, it holds the title as the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in the domestic box office. Cynthia Erivo delivers an exceptional performance as Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch, while Ariana Grande steals the spotlight as Glinda. We affectionately refer to her as “The Witch Formerly Known as Glinda.” Kristin Chenoweth, the original Glinda on Broadway, shared valuable insights with Grande during filming.
In the realm of creative endeavors, ten years can feel like an endless stretch. Maintaining that initial excitement becomes a challenge, especially after investing countless hours into storytelling. This is one of the many challenges that the team behind Critical Role, who will be celebrating their 10th year next year, are grappling with. Alongside their highly successful RPG series, they have a third season of The Legend of Vox Machina and their own tabletop gaming division, Darrington Press. That’s quite an expansive venture! However, the question arises: could they expand further into…the video game industry?
In a typical community, a 42-year-old man who confessed to having inappropriate talks with a minor girl would likely be ostracized, regardless of whether he faced any legal repercussions. However, in today’s world of social media, there seems to be a cushion or protection that enables the most questionable individuals to evade the consequences of their actions.