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.
A British man has been exiled from Australia and hit with a massive fine after a shocking mid-air incident that left fellow passengers and crew horrified. Read the full story of his disgraceful behaviour and the severe consequences.
Mona Awad returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Bunny'. 'We Love You, Bunny' is a wickedly funny and surreal descent into the dark heart of academia, friendship, and the monstrous nature of creativity. Discover why this is a must-read for 2025
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
Exclusive: The inside story of the British Olympic swimmer exposed as a drug cheat, the banned substance uncovered, and the shocking reaction from the sporting world.
Bestselling author Dan Brown breaks his six-year publishing silence, announcing a new thriller set across Europe's historic cities. Discover the details of his long-awaited return to the literary world.
Exclusive dashcam video captures the moment a disqualified driver, already banned until 2026, violently throws a police officer to the ground during a traffic stop in a residential street. The officer suffered a broken wrist in the brutal attack.
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
Vinted issues a stern warning to its UK users, threatening account bans for anyone attempting to bypass its official payment system. Learn how to avoid getting locked out of your account.
Scotland Yard has arrested a dozen individuals across London in a major operation targeting supporters of a pro-Palestine group recently outlawed by the Home Secretary. The arrests signal a firm stance on enforcing the new ban.
Dive into the gritty world of Mick Herron's latest Slough House masterpiece, 'Clown Town'. Discover why this tale of disgraced spies is the must-read espionage thriller of the year.
UK authorities have charged an additional 24 individuals with supporting the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, bringing the total number of accused to 138. The crackdown intensifies amid a nationwide effort to dismantle the banned organisation's net