Michelle Yeoh Opens Up About 'Risk' of Accepting 'Wicked' Role

Glastonbury 2023 is just around the corner, with over 200,000 people heading down to Somerset’s Worthy Farm for the UK’s biggest festival. However, many will already be eager to find out how to get into next year’s event.The Somerset-based festival is renowned not just for being one of the biggest festivals in the world but also one of the hardest to get tickets for.

Lanarkshire residents are being encouraged to show a little love for their liver in a bid to detect hepatitis C earlier.

BBC News at One presenter spoke about how she wanted to conceive naturally whilst juggling her job. Kate struggled in her personal life due to her demanding job as a newsreader where stress became a contributing factor. The former journalist made the unexpected decision to leave her broadcasting career as she addressed the error she made during her pregnancy journey in a new interview.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent There are many reasons why Silvio Berlusconi’s death, at 86 due to complications from chronic leukemia, represents the end of an era. Berlusconi single-handedly created the concept of private national network television in Italy. He was part of that rare breed of Logan Roy-esque media moguls to emerge in Europe in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including Rupert Murdoch and Germany’s Leo Kirch. At a time when Italy’s airwaves were monopolized by state broadcaster RAI’s stodgy channels, his Mediaset TV platform imported Hollywood series such as “Dallas” and “Baywatch” and movies like “Rambo” and “Conan the Barbarian.” The locally produced topless quiz show “Colpo Grosso” also defined Berlusconi’s TV pioneer days. There was no turning back.

In a vibrant exchange between ET Canada hosts Brittnee Blair and Morgan Hoffman, the world of body confidence unfolds to reveal the challenges, the triumphs, and the authenticity in their personal journeys to self-love. Amid the backdrop of a rooftop pool, they confront the impact of public scrutiny on their body image, dismantling societal pressures and elevating the discourse on self-esteem. Defying Stereotypes, Uplifting Individu

Sometimes it feels as though A.I. is already here, given the number of films resembling Garden State that pop up on the festival circuit every year. Robert Schwartzman’s The Good Half is only the latest, and his attempt to out-emo Zach Braff’s legacy film falls disappointingly short, given that his last Tribeca appearance was with the surreal and underrated comedy The Argument (2020), which channeled Charlie Kaufman in the story of a couple whose obsession with a petty fight spirals into absurdity. The Good Half, however, mostly serves as a decent vehicle for Nick Jonas, who seems to making a play to be the new Adam Driver, which is not as far-fetched as it might sound.

Kesha just scored a point in her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke.

There’s something particularly tragic about a boring Pixar movie, especially one that hardly carries any of the tenets that have made the animation company so legendary. It’s unfortunate when any good-willed film is bad, of course, but with all the good graces previously engendered by Pixar, watching the culmination of years of animation hardly add up to a memorable experience is a bummer.

Shawn Mendes may almost have 25 years under his belt, but the singer still has a lot to figure out. It's been a quiet year for the three-time GRAMMY nominee since he canceled the remainder of his  world tour last July to prioritize his health. Then, just days ago, Mendes, who released his most recent album in December 2020, reemerged with a new song amid the Canadian wildfires — the effects of which were visible in the orange smog blanketing New York City and other parts of the east coast of the United States. Titled «What the Hell Are We Dying For?,» Mendes co-created the song in practically 24 hours and revealed he would also be donating to the Canadian Red Cross.

If you saw the end of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” you know filmmaker Steven Caple, Jr. has some definite ideas about what’s to come in future films.

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Tom Schwartz is ending things with Tom Sandoval. On the latest episode of , Schwartz revealed that he's «permanently» stepping away from his friendship with his business partner and co-star in the wake of Scandoval.Schwartz began by calling Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss amid his relationship with Ariana Madix «incredibly messed up.»«It seems each time I try to weigh in or talk about, ramble on about it, drivel on, I inevitably sound like I'm somehow justifying it or making excuses for it, and I'm not,» Schwartz insisted. «There's just no excuse for it.»Schwartz previously said that he was «being fed a narrative» by Sandoval that the latter Tom had tried to end things with Madix «many, many times» amid his ongoing tryst with Leviss.

Thania Garcia Premios Juventud, Univision’s awards show for Spanish-language pop culture, has announced its 2023 nominees for the 20th annual ceremony taking place in La Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico on July 20. This year, nine musicians are the most-nominated acts of the evening, among them: Bad Bunny, Becky G, Grupo Frontera, Maluma, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, Rosalía, Shakira and Tini. The packed lineup clearly reflects the addition of 15 new categories including best song for my ex, best urban track, best urban mix, best dembow song, best trap song, pop mix of the year, best pop/urban collaboration, best tropical album, among others. Actor and presenter Alejandra Espinoza returns as host and will be joined by a lineup of performances to be announced at a later date. Other nominees include Camilo, Karol G, Manuel Turizo, and María Becerra, with each up for eight awards. Fans have until June 26 to vote on PremiosJuventud.com.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp have finally settled their differences. At least monetarily!

In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common form of the disease found in men - and the second deadliest - accounting for 1,000 deaths in Scotland, and 12,000 country-wide.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Leonardo DiCaprio was seen taking a selfie with a lady in red as he sat sandwiched in between Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux and festival president Iris Knobloch, deep in conversation at Kering’s Women in Motion Dinner. As he left, he walked to the back balcony of the party where Salma Hayek was sitting on a step smoking a cigarette. He bent over and hugged Hayek as he headed home just before 1:00 a.m. If DiCaprio had stayed a bit later, he might have been dancing on a table with Michelle Yeoh and Brie Larson. Yeoh — the night’s honoree as the recipient of Kering’s Women In Motion Award for 2023 — left shortly before 2 o’clock in the morning, glistening with sweat after dancing the night away with Larson, who is a member of the Cannes jury. The two Oscar winners got up on chairs to dance and were joined by a saxophone player, who jumped on the table, and even Frémaux, who got in on the dance party. (The video, first captured by Variety, has now gone viral with Yeoh and Larson sharing on their social media and raving about meeting each other for the first time.)

Everything Everywhere All At Once will not be getting a sequel, Michelle Yeoh has seemingly confirmed.Speaking during Variety‘s Kering Women in Motion talks at Cannes, Michelle Yeoh shut down talks of a sequel to the celebrated film, which won the award Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards.“There’s no sequel,” Yeoh announced during her talk with Variety. “We would just be doing the same thing.”Yeoh went on to say that the film proved that audiences are hungry for fresh concepts in Hollywood, and aren’t interested in rehashing old ideas: “It’s just a matter of pushing the envelope and refusing to say that this is the ‘normal way.’ In the ‘normal way,’ would ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ would have been nominated? Chances are no, five to ten years ago.”Yeoh also revealed that since starring in Everything Everywhere All At Once, she has seen improvements across Hollywood, saying that she has since received scripts that don’t describe characters “as a Chinese or Asia-looking person”.Everything Everywhere All At Once, which is now the world’s most-awarded movie ever, also clinched several top prizes at this year’s Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.Everything Everywhere All At Once was also named NME‘s Film Of The Year.

Michelle Yeoh has taken over the 2023 Cannes Film Festival this weekend!

Kristin Chenoweth is clearing the air about Ariana Grande, who is stepping up to fill her shoes in the new Wicked movies.

Kristin Chenoweth has Ariana Grande's back. The Tony Award-winning actress, who originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway production of is setting the record straight on a big rumor about Grande's performance in the show's upcoming film adaptation. ET spoke with Chenoweth at the 5th annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala in Beverly Hills on Thursday, where she responded to speculation regarding whether Grande may have been lip syncing over Chenoweth's voice in footage from the London set.«I cracked up because I have heard it and I knew it was her, and I was like, 'Why did they think that's me?'» Chenoweth told ET's Brice Sander.«We are very similar and we have been her whole life, and then when we talk on the phone we sound like dolphins,» she joked.

CANNES (Reuters) - Gong Li, one of China's best actors, told Reuters on Wednesday that Michelle Yeoh's recent success at the Oscars and Golden Globes was particularly encouraging for Asian actors. "Since the beginning of the epidemic to now, in fact, the film industry has not been so vibrant, not like it was before, so her award is also an encouragement," Gong said.

William Earl Variety has announced the initial lineup for the Kering Women in Motion talks at the Cannes Film Festival. Moderated by Variety’s Senior Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, this year’s talks include some of the most important women working in cinema and offers a mix between up-and-coming talent and iconic figures such as Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh. On Thursday, May 18, playwright, actor and philanthropist Jeremy O. Harris, who stars in Directors’ Fortnight premiere “The Sweet East,” will kick off the Women in Motion series to discuss female representation in his work. Following Harris’ talk, actress and director Katie Holmes will speak about her work as a director and how the industry has changed in its approach to female directors since she first began working in television.

Michelle Yeoh is known for the jaw-dropping stunts she performed during her years in Hong Kong action movies, and more recently for winning an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for her acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”.

Michelle Yeoh doesn’t play it safe when it comes to her career which ultimately led her to nabbing the Best Actress Oscar award for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Now, the Academy Award-winning star is saying that taking on the role in the Wicked musical was a “risk.”

Cynthia Erivo has booked another new movie role!

Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in “Wicked” will give you all the feels.

Michelle Yeoh has made the transition from action hero to Oscar winner, thanks to her acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”.

We have your first look at Bridgerton heartthrob Jonathan Bailey on the Wicked set!

Jonathan Bailey has arrived to the land of Oz!New photos from the set of  have arrived and they see the  star for the first time in his role as Friyeo, the beautifully brainless Winkie prince caught in a love triangle between famous Glinda and Elphaba, played by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In the first shots of Bailey from the Buckinghamshire set of Jon M. Chu's upcoming adaptation of the hit Broadway show, the 35-year-old actor is in his regal wears, with his arm around Grande, who is in character as the Good Witch.Dapper in a gold and green prince's uniform, Bailey is seen rocking light brown highlights through his normally darker 'do.

Zoe Hewitt Substantial change doesn’t take place instantaneously, whether it’s designing a feature film, or even editing one. And, when it comes to women’s roles in the arts, the crucial journey may be longer than one may wish. Aiming to facilitate change is Kering’s Women in Motion program, which launched in 2015. While its initial goal was to promote women in cinema, it has since expanded to include multiple art forms, with photography, music and choreography among them. Just a few of their many initiatives include artist recognition with monetary rewards, talks and podcasts. They provide support in word, as well as deed, with actions reminiscent of Gloria Steinem’s talking circles at times.

Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy for a spin-off film in the John Wick universe.The fourth instalment of the action movie was released back in March, and despite the shocking ending, Stahleski is scouting his next cast for a fifth movie.The John Wick franchise is also expanding with two spin-off projects underway. Ana de Armas is set to star in Ballerina, the first sequel film of the John Wick franchise, which will be released in 2024. In addition, the prequel show The Continental recently shared the trailer for the three-event series ahead of its September 2023 release.In an interview with The Direct, Stahleski revealed some of the actors he is interested in collaborating with.

Chase Sui Wonders is finally giving some insight into her relationship with Pete Davidson!

Michelle Yeoh’s career has surprised even herself.

Michelle Yeoh is sharing some Wicked insight.

Michelle Yeoh is sharing some  insight.ET spoke to Yeoh at the premiere of her new Disney+ series, , where she shared an update on the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.«You'll see it very soon,» Yeoh teased, adding that it's been «great» playing the role of Madame Morrible in the film, due out in two parts, the first in Nov. 2024, with part two coming December 2025.«Great,» she confirmed.

Michaela Zee editor Hollywood has had considerable feats of Asian representation this year: “Everything Everywhere All at Once’s” historic Oscar wins, Netflix’s “Beef” and, on May 24, “American Born Chinese.” However, despite the nuanced portrayal of the Asian American identity within the phantasmagorical world of Chinese mythology, Ke Huy Quan was hesitant about joining the series’ Asian-led ensemble. “I remember when I first heard about this character when I was offered the role, it scared the hell out of me. In fact, I actually passed on it because I told our creative team that this is the type of portrayal that we do not want to see in 2023,” Quan said during a post-screening Q&A at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night.