Utah's public schools have permanently banned Gregory Maguire's 'Wicked' novel, citing state law against sensitive materials. The author previously stated the book is 'completely not for children.' Read more on the ongoing censorship debate.
Utah's state board of education has permanently banned Gregory Maguire's 'Wicked' from public schools, citing its sensitive material. The author previously stated the book is 'completely not for children'. Read more on the ongoing US book ban debate.
Horror author Stephen King explains his chilling decision to permanently ban his 1977 novel 'Rage' after it was found in the lockers of multiple school shooters. Discover the full story behind his moral stand.
Cruise lines are tightening rules for 2026, banning items like satellite internet kits and Bluetooth speakers. Check what you can't pack to avoid confiscation.
Fans are convinced a Wicked-themed world is coming to Universal Orlando. Discover the five major clues, from CEO hints to pop-up experiences, fuelling the speculation.
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
Fans were baffled by Elphaba's raggedy purple cardigan in a Wicked sequel love scene. Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell defends the character-driven choice. Read the full story.
Universal confirms plans for more Wicked universe films following the massive box office success of Wicked: For Good. Discover what's next for the franchise.
Wicked: For Good deleted a romantic scene between Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey for being too passionate, potentially confusing the love triangle plot. Find out why.
Cynthia Erivo's chunky knit in Wicked: For Good, dubbed the 'sex cardigan', has become an unexpected viral sensation. Discover how this unlikely garment is redefining on-screen allure.
Gregory Maguire announces 'Galinda: A Charmed Childhood', a Wicked prequel for 2026. Fans campaign for Ariana Grande to narrate the audiobook. Discover the details and reactions.
Wicked: For Good fans were given a 'jump scare' by the scarecrow's transformation. Discover how Jonathan Bailey's prosthetic makeup created the shocking effect.
Wicked: For Good has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. Discover the film's ending, post-credits scene status, and potential for a third instalment. Spoilers inside!
Fans are convinced Wicked: For Good sets up a third film after spotting key details in the finale. Discover the clues and fan theories here.
Discover the shocking family secret in Wicked: For Good as fans realise The Wizard is Elphaba's biological father. Find out why she never knows in the new film.
Our review of Wicked: For Good finds a sequel lacking magic and spectacle, despite strong performances from Cynthia Erivo. In cinemas 21 November.
The identity of Dorothy in Wicked: For Good is finally out. Meet Bethany Weaver, the Surrey dancer who landed the iconic role. Discover the fan reaction and film details.
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.
The West End production of Wicked is staging an unprecedented theatrical event in London, bringing together the largest cast in the musical's history for a spectacular performance that's set to make theatre history.
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter has been permanently expelled from the NBA after a league investigation uncovered he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately limited his own participation in games to influence betting outcomes.
Discover why Samuel Adams beer faces legal restrictions in multiple US states due to controversial alcohol content laws and packaging regulations.
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult reveals shocking censorship attempts across American schools and libraries, with Indiana leading the charge in literary suppression.
Exclusive: Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA following bombshell gambling investigation that uncovered multiple betting irregularities and suspicious prop bets.
A UK teacher has been permanently barred from the profession after making inappropriate comments about a Muslim student's appearance and referencing Iran's strict dress code laws during a classroom discussion.
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
The Czech capital becomes the first major European city to completely ban rental e-scooters following resident complaints about dangerous pavement parking and pedestrian hazards.
Damien Osborne, a London-based massage therapist, has been permanently prohibited from servicing female clients following multiple sexual assault allegations that have shocked the wellness industry.
A female science teacher has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to an improper relationship with a teenage student at her school, sparking serious safeguarding concerns.
A 49-year-old maths teacher has been permanently prohibited from the classroom after sending over 1,000 inappropriate messages to a sixth-form student, including late-night communications and discussing personal relationships.
Four members of a banned neo-Nazi group have been sentenced for plotting escalating attacks across Britain, with judge describing their ideology as 'evil and wicked'.