SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES

At a screening for Universal Pictures' forthcoming blockbuster musical flick, Wicked (due on 11/22 in tandem with the Verve/Republic soundtrack), stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo materialized for a surprise introduction. Later, they joined this enchanting lineup for a truly magical trade shot. Seen just before learning this was only part one are (l-r) Erivo, Republic's Jim Roppo and label boss Monte Lipman, NBCUniversal Head of Music and Publishing Mike Knobloch, Grande and Verve topper Jamie Krents.

Photo: Devin Kasparian

HITS LIST GETS LIT UP
Whoa, this year's going too fast. (11/18a)
ON THE COVER: WICKED
They're not in Kansas anymore. (11/18a)
GRAMMY CHEW: RUMINATING ON THE BIG 4 NOMS
80% is a lot better than usual. (11/15a)
NETFLIX BOOKS BEYONCÉ FOR CHRISTMAS HALFTIME SHOW
December 25 will have wall-to-wall sports on TV. (11/18a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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