The beloved 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” featured The Wicked Witch of The West with no explanation of why she was evil, other than that a house fell on her sister. “Wicked” was a novel by Gregory ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simon is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers film and TV. Nov 22, 2025, 12:23pm EST (Left to right) Ariana Grande (as Glinda ...

From left, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked: For Good." (Courtesy Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures) It’s not easy being green. When we last saw Cynthia Erivo’s ostracized outcast Elphaba, ...

Clea Newman follows in her dad's philanthropic footsteps as an ambassador for SeriousFun Children's Network Michel Dufour/WireImage The youngest daughter of Paul Newman and the legendary actress ...

Proper etiquette is an important part of making a positive impression. However, having good manners goes beyond just saying "please" and "thank you" — it also involves having a grateful mindset and ...

Everyone’s idea of a “good life” looks a little different. For some, it’s about having meaningful relationships. For others, it’s about freedom, stability, or simply feeling content. But no matter how ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Christians call the day Jesus was crucified Good Friday. It’s mystifying. Why would ...

Yalova, northwestern Turkey, August 17, 1999, following the 7.6 magnitude İzmit earthquake. Source: Sadik Gulec | Shutterstock “We could bear nearly any pain or disappointment if we thought there was ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The parable of the Good Samaritan is a beautiful story superbly told by the master of story telling. One would be hard-pressed to mention story tellers comparable to Jesus Christ, ...

There’s a strange tragedy playing out around you every day. It looks like the quiet guy at work who trains the new hires but never gets promoted. It sounds like the girl who always says “it’s okay” ...

Yalova, northwestern Turkey, August 17, 1999, following the 7.6 magnitude İzmit earthquake. Source: Sadik Gulec | Shutterstock “We could bear nearly any pain or disappointment if we thought there was ...