Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba’s evolution in “Wicked” sequel and what to expect as she hosts Tony Awards on Sunday

Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba’s evolution in “Wicked” sequel and what to expect as she hosts Tony Awards on Sunday

Cynthia Erivo said her character Elphaba has evolved into a more powerful, self-aware version in the upcoming “Wicked” sequel, describing the green-skinned witch as “a little more knowing” ahead of hosting the 78th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. “They are not in school anymore. They are in their power,” Erivo said. “I love this…

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Quinta Brunson honored with key to the city of Philadelphia, mural at alma mater that inspired “Abbott Elementary”

Quinta Brunson honored with key to the city of Philadelphia, mural at alma mater that inspired “Abbott Elementary”

Philadelphia’s mayor honored actor and producer Quinta Brunson with a key to the city Wednesday in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at Brunson’s alma mater, which inspired her show Abbott Elementary. The producer, writer and comedian gazed at the shiny key handed to her by Mayor Cherelle Parker and quipped: “Wow! I want to ask…

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Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with “Hang On Sloopy” and sang Hulk Hogan’s theme song, dies at 77

Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with “Hang On Sloopy” and sang Hulk Hogan’s theme song, dies at 77

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al ” Yankovic’s debut album, has died. He was 77. Derringer died Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida, according…

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“The White Lotus” creator Mike White returns to “Survivor” for milestone 50th season: See the full cast

“The White Lotus” creator Mike White returns to “Survivor” for milestone 50th season: See the full cast

Emmy Award-winning “The White Lotus” creator Mike White is trading luxury resort drama for tribal council strategy, returning to CBS’s “Survivor”  after his breakout second-place finish during season 37 launched him to Hollywood stardom. White headlines a cast of 24 returning players for the reality competition’s milestone 50th season, host Jeff Probst announced Wednesday on “CBS…

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Tiffany Haddish and Michael Rubin preview the first-ever Fanatics Games

Tiffany Haddish and Michael Rubin preview the first-ever Fanatics Games

Tiffany Haddish and Michael Rubin preview the first-ever Fanatics Games – CBS News Watch CBS News Tiffany Haddish and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin join “CBS Mornings” to discuss Fanatics Games, a high-stakes sports competition featuring athletes, celebrities and fans competing for nearly $2 million in prizes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…

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Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes Film Festival; police investigating possible arson

Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes Film Festival; police investigating possible arson

A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival as the prestigious event prepared to hand out its top prize. Power was restored around 3 p.m. local time, as music began blasting again from beachfront speakers. The end of the blackout was greeted…

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