CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter leaves the Kansas State game with an apparent injury

CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter leaves the Kansas State game with an apparent injury

BOULDER – CU two-time star Travis Hunter was removed from the Buffs’ game against Kansas State on Saturday night and taken to the locker room for evaluation.

Hunter, the Heisman Trophy candidate who leads the Buffs in interceptions, catches and receiving yards, took a hit from K-State safety Daniel Cobb on a 14-yard reception with 8:08 left in the second quarter .

Instead of coming out with the Buffs defense to play cornerback when the Wildcats got the ball back, CU put Colton Hood in Hunter’s spot.

ESPN sideline reporter Quint Kessenich reported during the game that the junior’s right shoulder was being examined.

When asked by a Post reporter at halftime, a university spokesperson said he had no immediate update on the Buffs star’s status.

CU announced early in the third quarter that both Hunter and colleague Jimmy Horn Jr. were “doubtful” to return with undisclosed injuries.

Hunter, who averaged more than 120 snaps per game as a defensive back and wide receiver, has not missed a game this season.

The Georgia native suffered a lacerated liver during the Buffs’ win over CSU in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown and missed three games, returning for a 46-43 home loss to Stanford.

The Buffs trailed K-State 14-7 at halftime.

College Football Week 7 picks: Four underdogs to consider

College Football Week 7 picks: Four underdogs to consider

In a season where unpredictability has become the norm, Week 7 of the 2024 college football season offers a tantalizing quartet of underdog prospects. As the leaves turn and the conference races heat up, four matchups stand out as potential upset specials.

These games feature underdogs with a bite to match their bark, all ready to defy the odds and further cloud the college football landscape. From Sun Belt showdowns to a Big Ten battle, these battles offer a compelling story of resilience, tactical acumen, and the ever-present potential for David to topple Goliath. As we dig deeper into the analysis, it becomes clear that in college football, the “underdog” label is often just that: a label waiting to be torn off by teams hungry to prove their chops on the national stage.

General: 16-13-2
Best bets: 4-2

All rules current as of publication time, courtesy of ESPN BET.


Old Dominion Monarchs (ML Even) at Georgia State Panthers

Old Dominion has faced a slew of opponents throughout the first half of the season. With the 36th toughest schedule in the country, the Monarchs have faced several tough matchups, including a strong South Carolina Gamecocks defense and a 4-1 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers team. Despite the tough schedule and 1-4 record, three of Old Dominion’s losses were by eight points or fewer.

It should be a no-brainer to see Georgia State as a 1.5-point underdog. The Panthers’ defense ranks 113th in defensive success rate and 103rd in EPA per rush. These weaknesses align well with Old Dominion’s offensive strengths, especially the run game with Aaron Young and Bryce Duke. The Panthers’ poor defense could lead to difficulty getting off the field on third downs, an area where they already struggle (116th in third down conversions allowed).

Georgia State will be the least challenging defense Old Dominion has faced this season. While the stats may not seem impressive for the Monarchs, their strong schedule has prepared them well for this matchup. I back the underdog to win outright on the moneyline.


Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +10 at James Madison Dukes

In a Sun Belt showdown between two 4-1 teams, I’m backing the Chanticleers as 10-point underdogs despite their unfavorable history in this game. Coastal Carolina has been outscored 103-21 by James Madison the past two years, which likely explains the wide spread between these competitive teams.

This pick is as much a blur for James Madison as it is for Coastal. The Dukes suffer a loss to UL Monroe. Despite outgaining ULM 399-257 in all-out offense, the Dukes reached the end zone just twice and struggled on fourth downs, converting just 1 of 5 attempts. More concerning are James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III’s performance under pressure; he went 0-for-9 when pressured, compared to 20-for-38 with a clean pocket. Barnett is now 3-for-19 and is spending the season under pressure. Notably, Monroe’s pass rush ranks 109th in the nation according to PFF. The Chanticleers are facing more pressures, sacks and quarterback hits than ULM this season, suggesting they could exploit this weakness.

Offensively, Coastal Carolina has shown the ability to score points. The Chanticleers have averaged 38 points this season with a balanced attack: 241 passing yards and 197 rushing yards per game. Coastal Carolina could challenge James Madison’s defense as the Chanticleers have been very efficient in the red zone and rank 27th in touchdowns scored. This efficiency could help them maximize scoring opportunities in Week 7 and keep pace with James Madison.

While the Dukes are favored, the Chanticleers have the potential to keep the game within the 10-point spread, especially if they can leverage their offensive strengths and apply quarterback pressure.


Colorado Buffaloes +4.5 vs. 18. Kansas State Wildcats

Colorado +5.5 was my first bet of the week, but now that the line is at +4.5, it is no longer my favorite play. Nevertheless, Colorado’s offensive firepower in Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter, along with the team’s defensive playmaking ability, remain compelling factors.

An under-the-radar force that could propel Colorado past Kansas State is third-down efficiency on both sides of the ball. The Buffaloes converted 44.62% of their third downs on offense and held their opponents to just 34.67%. The Wildcats, on the other hand, convert 38.7% and allow a conversion rate of 35.7%.

This disparity in efficiency, often overlooked in key metrics, could be critical to Colorado’s ability to dictate the pace of the game and potentially upset Kansas State. It showcases both attacking execution and defensive prowess in critical situations, and could potentially prove to be the deciding factor in what promises to be a closely contested encounter.


Best Bet of Week 7: Washington Huskies (+3, +120 ML) at Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa is 4-1 this season, partly due to an improved offense, but also because of a slumped defense. In 2023, Iowa’s defense was elite, ranking first with the fewest yards allowed per play at 3.9. Midway through 2024, Iowa has fallen to 59th, giving up 5.5 yards per play and struggling to prevent explosive plays.

In just four FBS games, Iowa has already given up more plays of 50+ yards (four) than in all 14 games of the 2023 season (two), three of which came against non-conference opponents Iowa State and Troy. That surpasses the total of Iowa’s combined non-conference rosters for 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Iowa safety Quinn Schulte attributed these big plays to “poor communication on the back end and poor technique and fundamentals.” But it’s clear the loss of All-American defenseman Cooper DeJean, a 2024 second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, has also affected his performance.

Washington will look to capitalize on Iowa’s defensive regression as the Huskies rank fifth in the FBS with 111 plays of 10 yards or longer through six games, according to ESPN Research. Washington also has 32 plays of 20 yards or longer, ranking 17th in FBS. Their offense has remained potent despite the 2023 season overhaul.

Fifth-year quarterback Will Rogers leads Washington’s offense with his accuracy on short-to-intermediate passes (71.65%) and a quick release. Under Jedd Fisch’s system, Rogers has thrown for 1,625 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Denzel Boston leads the Big Ten and is second in FBS with eight touchdown receptions.

The Huskies also have an explosive running game led by Jonah Coleman. At 6-foot-4 and 229 pounds, Coleman is tough to tackle. He leads FBS with 24 rushes of more than 10 yards, four more than early Heisman Trophy favorite Ashton Jeanty.

Although Iowa is known for its strong defense and home field advantage, the Huskies’ balanced and explosive offense gives them a chance to beat the Hawkeyes. I recommend taking both the points and money lines as this seems to be a scenario where the wrong team is favored.

New Wicked movie poster fails to captivate the internet

New Wicked movie poster fails to captivate the internet

There are few musical theater posters more iconic than the original 2008 West End design for Wicked. The famous ‘whisper’ design is instantly recognizable, and many wondered when the 2024 film would finally tip its pointy hat to the original. Well, it’s finally here, but the lackluster effort didn’t exactly enchant the fans.

With Arianna Grande’s Glinda whispering in the ear of the green Elphaba, played by Cynthio Erivo. But from the obvious Photoshopping to the lack of a lipstick grin, the design is being roasted online. One of the best print ads, it isn’t.

Austin City Limits | Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams | Season 50 | Episode 5003

Austin City Limits | Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams | Season 50 | Episode 5003

-“Austin City Limits” presents the transcendent songs of Maggie Rogers.

-♪ Whoa ♪ ♪ You tell me you want everything, you want it fast ♪ ♪ But all I’ve ever wanted is to make something…last ♪ -♪ I’ll go anywhere ♪ -♪ I’ll go anywhere, I’ll go anywhere with you ♪ -And another compelling young singer-songwriter, Gracie Abrams.

-♪ Why aren’t you here in my bedroom?

♪ ♪ Hopelessly boring without you ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you ” ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪ I love you ♪ ♪♪ -Austin City Limits celebrates 50 years.

-This is “Austin City Limits.”

♪♪ -Thank you so much, everybody!

♪♪ ( Audience chanting indistinctly ) -Austin City Limits!

Alright, Austin, Texas.

-One, two, three, rock!

-Alright, alright, alright.

Thank you very much.

-50 years of Austin City Limits!

-Celebrating 50 years of great music, it’s “Austin City Limits.”

( Cheers and applause ) -Now, new songs from Maggie Rogers.

( “So Sick of Dreaming” plays ) -♪ So you think you’re on the right track ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Cruising on the bridge in your gray Cadillac ♪ ♪ You think it’s easy ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Walking on the water like there’s stepping stones ♪ ♪ But when every little thing’s up for takin’ ♪ ♪ Oh, it makes me want to sing, my heart’s breakin’ ♪ ♪ Oh, there ain’t no diamond ring ♪ ♪ You could buy me to take me home ♪ ♪ Oh, ’cause I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ -♪ Ooh-ah, ooh-ah ♪ -♪ Oh, and I’m ♪ ♪ All that I’m needing ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Ooh, you think you’ve seen it all ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Walkin’ ’round the city with the sun at your back ♪ ♪ You think you’re so cool ♪ ♪♪ ♪ ‘Cause everybody knows you, but what’s so good about that?

♪ ♪ When every little thing’s up for takin’ ♪ ♪ Oh, it makes me wanna sing, my heart’s breakin’ ♪ ♪ Oh, there ain’t no diamond ring ♪ ♪ You could buy me to take me home ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Oh, ’cause I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ -♪ Ooh-ah, ooh-ah ♪ -♪ Oh, and I’m ♪ ♪ All that I’m needing ♪ -♪ Ooh-ah, ooh-ah ♪ -♪ If you think that life without me’s ♪ ♪ Like a heart attack ♪ ♪ Take a long look in the mirror and be good with that ♪ ♪ Oh, ’cause I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ So he calls me up 15 minutes before the reservation and says he’s got Knicks tickets instead.

I mean, I was at the restaurant, so I had two martinis at the bar, took the steaks to go, and went to meet my friends down the street.

I mean, what a loser!

-♪ I’m so sick of dreaming ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) -And, by the way… the Knicks lost.

♪ Oh, and I, I ♪ ♪ And I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ -♪ Ooh-ah, ooh-ah ♪ -♪ Oh, and I’m ♪ ♪ All that I’m needing ♪ -♪ Ooh-ah, ooh-ah ♪ -♪ If you think that life without me’s ♪ ♪ Like a heart attack ♪ ♪ Take a long look in the mirror and be good with that ♪ ♪ Oh, ’cause I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ ♪ Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming, oh ♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Oh, ’cause I’m ♪ ♪ So sick of dreaming ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) Thank you.

( Cheers and applause continue ) ( “The Kill” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ One of these days I’m gonna wake up smiling ♪ ♪ One of these days I’m gonna cry ♪ ♪ When all of the years start to blend in together ♪ ♪ I watch ’em disappear in your eyes ♪ ♪ Remember the days we used to drive upstate ♪ ♪ Singing indie rock songs in the car ♪ ♪ You wore your fresh leather and blamed it on the weather ♪ ♪ For being the reason you were ♪ ♪ So difficult, but so invincible ♪ ♪ Irresistible, but I loved you still ♪ ♪ You kept my secrets and stole my weaknesses ♪ ♪ In your white T-shirt, but I couldn’t fill ♪ ♪ The shoes you laid down for me ♪ ♪ From the girls that came before ♪ ♪ I was all the way in, you were halfway out the door ♪ ♪ Oh, I was an animal making my way up the hill ♪ ♪ And you were going in for the kill ♪ ♪♪ ♪ You were going in for the kill ♪ ♪♪ ♪ One of these days I’m gonna wake up fresh ♪ ♪ And wipe all the past from my eyes ♪ ♪ Curl up next to you in tall grass, sunshine ♪ ♪ And wrap my body’s shape ’round your side ♪ ♪ Remember the days we used to ideate ♪ ♪ About what we would do all our lives ♪ ♪ I’d be a singer and an old bourbon drinker ♪ ♪ Oh, and we’d have a band on the side ♪ ♪ Oh, I know I was so difficult, but so invincible ♪ ♪ Irresistible, but you loved me still ♪ ♪ I kept your secrets and stole your weaknesses ♪ ♪ In your white T-shirt, but you couldn’t fill ♪ ♪ The shoes I laid down for you ♪ ♪ From the guys that came before ♪ ♪ You were all the way in, I was halfway out the door ♪ ♪ Oh, you were an animal making your way up the hill ♪ ♪ And I was going in for the kill ♪ ♪ Oh, all of our lives ♪ ♪ Was it worth it?

Oh ♪ ♪ Ooh, or were we just wasting time?

♪ ♪ ‘Cause we were hurting ♪ ♪ But I know that you know that I know you best ♪ ♪ And I know that we both can forget all the rest ♪ ♪ If we just can ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Admit that ♪ ♪♪ ♪ We both were so difficult, but so invincible ♪ ♪ Irresistible, but I loved you still ♪ ♪ You kept my secrets and stole my weaknesses ♪ ♪ In your white T-shirt, but I couldn’t fill ♪ ♪ The shoes you laid down for me ♪ ♪ From the ones that came before ♪ ♪ I was all the way in, you were halfway out the door ♪ ♪ Oh, I was an animal making my way up the hill ♪ ♪ And you were going in for the kill ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I was going in for the kill ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Hey, hey, hey, yeah ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Oh ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ ♪ We were going in for the kill ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) This song is a love song.

-Yeah!

-Oh, yeah?

You’re into that?

( Laughs ) ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh-ooh-ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh-ooh ♪ ♪ Came in like a vision from the old west wind ♪ ♪ Like a bright new dream that I was steppin’ in ♪ ♪ I saw your face, and I knew it was a sign ♪ ♪ And I still think about that moment ♪ ♪ All of the time ♪ -♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh-ooh-ooh ♪ -♪ You know that I could never make this up ♪ ♪ I found the reason and I’m not givin’ it up ♪ ♪ I felt the fever, and I knew it was mine ♪ ♪ Oh, I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ And in the mornin’ when I’m waking up ♪ ♪ I swear that you’re the first thing that I’m thinkin’ of ♪ ♪ I feel it in my body ♪ ♪ Know it in my mind, oh, I ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ Oh, I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ -♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh-ooh-ooh ♪ -♪ Oh, I never knew it ♪ ♪ Yeah, you took me by surprise ♪ ♪ While I was gettin’ lost so deep inside your diamond eyes ♪ ♪ So many things that I still want to say ♪ ♪ And if devotion is a river ♪ ♪ Then I’m floating away ♪ ♪ And in the mornin’ when you pick me up ♪ ♪ And all the world is quiet except the mourning dove ♪ ♪ I feel it in my body ♪ ♪ Know it in my mind, oh, I ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ Oh, don’t slow down now ♪ ♪ Come and break me down ♪ ♪ Keep your hands in my hair ♪ ♪ Put your mouth on my mouth ♪ ♪ Don’t slow this down ♪ ♪ Never let me go ♪ ♪ Baby, don’t you wanna see how far this thing can go?

♪ ♪♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ One, two, three!

♪ And in the mornin’ when you pick me up ♪ ♪ I know that forever could never be enough ♪ ♪ I feel it in my body ♪ ♪ Know it in my mind, oh, I ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ Oh, I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ Yeah, I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ ♪ Won’t you keep lettin’ me love you for a long time?

♪ ♪♪ ♪ For a long time ♪ ♪ Oh, I’m gonna love you for a long time ♪ -♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh-ooh-ooh ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ( “Anywhere With You” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ -♪ Walked in straight away and slammed the door last night ♪ ♪ I caught you on the couch, you were having a fright all alone ♪ ♪♪ ♪ With the TV on ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Clothes strewn on the floor, I got down on my knees ♪ ♪ You told me everything that you wanted to be all along ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Was it wrong?

♪ ♪ And I said ♪ ♪ “Listen, oh, I know it’s been a long, long year ♪ ♪ But I think we should go and get you out of here” ♪ ♪ I’ll go anywhere, anywhere with you ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Pack up all your… and put it in the back ♪ ♪ Maybe the miles can make up for the things you lack ♪ ♪ I’ll go anywhere, anywhere with you ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Cruising 95 like we got nothing to lose ♪ ♪ I’m praying to the headlights like I prayed to you ♪ -♪ Ahh ♪ -♪ Before I found you ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Roll the windows down, kill the radio ♪ ♪ I’d rather hear the wind ♪ ♪ Than hear that song I’m supposed to know ♪ ♪ By some…bro ♪ ♪♪ ♪ You tell me that forever couldn’t come too soon ♪ ♪ I wanna lose my mind in a hotel room with you ♪ ♪ Anywhere would do ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I’m sittin’ in the bath like it’s pouring rain ♪ ♪ You call me from the hall just to say my, say my name ♪ ♪ I’ll go anywhere with you ♪ ♪ I’ll go anywhere with you ♪ ♪ Anywhere with you ♪ ♪ Anywhere with you ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I’ll go anywhere with you ♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ Would you tell me if I ever started holding you back?

♪ ♪ Would you talk me off the guard rail of my panic attack?

♪ ♪ Look me straight in my center and tell me from the heart ♪ ♪ Are you ready to start?

♪ ♪ Are you ready to start?

♪ ♪ Are you ready to start?

♪ ♪ Are you ready to start?

♪ ♪ Are you ready to start?

♪ ♪ You tell me that forever couldn’t come too soon ♪ ♪ If I’m gonna lose my mind, I’m gonna lose it with you ♪ -♪ Oh ♪ -♪ You tell me you want everything, you want it fast ♪ ♪ But all I’ve ever wanted is to make something…last ♪ -♪ I’ll go anywhere ♪ -♪ I’ll go anywhere, I’ll go anywhere with you ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪ Anywhere with you ♪ -♪ Anywhere with you ♪ -♪ Ooh ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Anywhere with you ♪ ♪♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪♪ ( Cheers and applause continue ) This is “Don’t Forget Me.”

I hope I see you real soon.

( “Don’t Forget Me” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ My friend Sally’s getting married ♪ ♪ And to me that sounds so scary ♪ ♪ I’m still tryin’ to clean up my side of the street ♪ ♪ Can’t imagine what would happen ♪ ♪ ‘Cause I’m still acting out of habit ♪ ♪ Hoping dirty words just don’t escape my teeth ♪ ♪ Oh, but every time I try just a little ♪ ♪ Promise that I’ll meet in the middle ♪ ♪ Always find my way back to my feet ♪ ♪ So close the door and change the channel ♪ ♪ Give me something I can handle ♪ ♪ A good lover or someone that’s nice to me ♪ ♪ Take my money, wreck my Sundays ♪ ♪ Love me ’til your next somebody ♪ ♪ Oh, but promise me that when it’s time to leave ♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ My friend Molly’s got a guy, she ♪ ♪ Swears to God could be her family ♪ ♪ Says he’s got the greenest eyes you’ve ever seen ♪ ♪♪ ♪ But it’s crazy all the days she spends ♪ ♪ Just following him to parties ♪ ♪ She seems happy, oh, but that’s not love to me ♪ ♪ Oh, but every time I try just a little ♪ ♪ Promise that I’ll meet in the middle ♪ ♪ I always find my way back to my feet ♪ ♪ Close the door and change the channel ♪ ♪ Give me something I can handle ♪ ♪ A good lover or someone who’s nice to me ♪ ♪ Take my money, wreck my Sundays ♪ ♪ Love me ’til your next somebody ♪ ♪ Oh, but promise me that when it’s time to leave ♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And maybe I’m dead wrong ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Maybe I was bitter from the winter all along ♪ ♪ Maybe there’s a stranger standing, holding out ♪ ♪ For love, just waiting on the next street ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Just for me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Oh, just for me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Close the door and change the channel ♪ ♪ Give me something I can handle ♪ ♪ A good lover, someone who’s nice to me ♪ ♪ Take my money, wreck my Sundays ♪ ♪ Love me ’til your next somebody ♪ ♪ Oh, but promise me that when it’s time to leave ♪ ♪ Oh, won’t you promise me that when it’s time to leave ♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Don’t forget me ♪ ♪♪ ( Cheers and applause ) Thank you so much.

See you soon!

( Cheers and applause continue ) ( Cheers and applause continue ) I think that the role of an artist is to feel, and I feel so lucky to get to do this with my life.

My job does feel like being brave and jumping off a cliff into feeling in a full-bodied way, and that doesn’t always feel super comfortable.

But…But it’s honest.

So, I think that performing… it’s not that it’s my duty to make people happy, because happiness is a complicated emotion.

I think that it is about inviting people to feel, and… when I’m onstage, I’m certainly feeling.

( Chuckles ) Like, that — that — that is for sure.

I don’t know.

And I hope that that performance is also something that can remind people that they have more in common than they might think.

That, like, no matter what the difference is between people, everybody knows what it’s like to feel sad or what it’s like to feel happy or to feel disappointed or excited, and I think that those are the moments in a performance that… that… change something.

It’s so nice to get off stage every night and get to… sit down and think about why a show is so special.

Because with music, the second you realize something special is happening… it’s already slipping through your fingers, because it’s just a moment and it can’t be preserved.

And that, to me, is like… the best part about it.

So the questions that I’m asking are like, what makes that moment where everything’s connected and I can look over at my guitar player and we’re thinking the same thing, we both land the same move at the same time, or I can look out into the audience and see that… everybody is moving on the same wave?

Because it’s not always like that at the beginning of the show, but by the end, you can know if everybody’s hit the same current at the same time.

When I’m singing, there is vibration going through my entire body for, like, two hours during a set.

Like, it changes what is happening to my body on a, like, cellular, molecular level.

Like, I never come out of a tour the same way I went in.

And, in a way, I come out feeling like… clean.

It’s like I took the biggest, best bath, because when your whole body is shaking and resonating for two hours for a month long or whatever, how long a tour is… anything that’s ready to shake loose kind of naturally shakes loose, and that, to me, is a gift that is given by the crowd and by the band on stage, and…

I don’t know.

I just — I love doing this more than anything, and I feel… so lucky every time I get to step on that stage.

-Next, songs that are both honest and personal from Gracie Abrams.

( Cheers and applause ) ( “Risk” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ -♪ Look at me now ♪ ♪ Said I wouldn’t do it, but I hunted you down ♪ ♪ Know you had a girl, but it didn’t work out ♪ ♪ Know you bought a house, but you had to move out and ♪ ♪ I’m not proud ♪ ♪ Guess I’m just scared of you shooting it down ♪ ♪ You can just talk, and I’ll stare at your mouth ♪ ♪ It could be bad, but I wanna find out ♪ ♪ And I wake up ♪ ♪ In the middle of the night ♪ ♪ With the light on ♪ ♪ And I feel like I could die ♪ ♪ ‘Cause you’re not here ♪ ♪ And it don’t feel right ♪ ♪ ‘Cause you’re not here ♪ Hi.

♪ God, I’m actually invested ♪ ♪ Haven’t even met him ♪ ♪ Watch this be the wrong thing ♪ ♪ Classic ♪ ♪ God, I’m jumping in the deep end ♪ ♪ It’s more fun to swim in ♪ ♪ Heard the risk is drownin’, but I’m gonna take it ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪ I’m gonna take it ♪ ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ ♪ Isn’t it fun?

♪ ♪ Thinking I’m right when I’m probably wrong ♪ ♪ Holding my breath like I met someone ♪ ♪ Knowing damn well that I haven’t been touched by you ♪ ♪ In my head, you’re in the car ♪ ♪ And you’re coming to me ♪ ♪ And you get to my door ♪ ♪ And you can’t even speak ♪ ♪ But I think that it’s sweet ♪ ♪ Yeah, I think that you’re sweet ♪ ♪ And I wake up, wake up ♪ ♪ In the middle of the night ♪ ♪ With the light on ♪ ♪ And you’re not here ♪ ♪ God, I’m actually invested ♪ ♪ Haven’t even met him ♪ ♪ Watch this be the wrong thing ♪ ♪ Classic ♪ ♪ God, I’m jumping in the deep end ♪ ♪ It’s more fun to swim in ♪ ♪ Heard the risk is drownin’, but I’m gonna take it ♪ ♪ I’m gonna bend ’til I break ♪ ♪ And you’ll be my favorite mistake ♪ ♪ I wish you could hold me here, shakin’ ♪ ♪ You’re the risk, I’m gonna take it ♪ ♪ Why aren’t you here in my bedroom?

♪ ♪ Hopelessly boring without you ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪ Ooh, whoa ♪ ♪♪ ♪ God, I’m actually invested ♪ ♪ Think I really want this ♪ ♪ I’m not even kidding ♪ ♪ No, I’m actually invested ♪ ♪ Haven’t even met yet ♪ ♪ Wish that I was kidding ♪ ♪ I’m not, and I hate it ♪ ♪ God, I’m actually invested ♪ ♪ Haven’t even met yet ♪ ♪ Watch this be the wrong thing ♪ ♪ Classic ♪ ♪ God, I’m jumping in the deep end ♪ ♪ It’s more fun to swim in ♪ ♪ Heard the risk is drownin’, but I’m gonna take it ♪ ♪ Ooh, whoa-oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ I’m gonna take it ♪ -♪ Heard the risk is drownin’, but I’m gonna take it ♪ -♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ♪ Too soon to tell you “I love you” ♪ ♪ You’re the risk, I’m gonna take it ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ( “Blowing Smoke” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ I cut the rope and you fell from the tower ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I let it go for my peace of mind ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Bit the bullet, it didn’t hurt ♪ ♪ But I still hate the image of you kissing her ♪ ♪ Chalk it up to “it’s all for the better” ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And I bet you’re at her place right now ♪ ♪ You’re taking off your shoes, she’s lying down ♪ ♪ Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet?

♪ ♪ Are your conversations cool, like are you even interested?

♪ ♪ I know what you are, brighter than the stars ♪ ♪ Tell me if she takes you far ♪ ♪ Far enough away from all the baggage you’ve been carrying ♪ ♪ Up another hill to all the girls who’ll help you bury it ♪ ♪ They’re just blowing smoke, I’ll say what they won’t ♪ ♪ I know everything they don’t ♪ ♪ I hear your voice like a boom in my tower ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I sleep alone, I’m completely fine ♪ ♪ Yeah, ohh ♪ ♪ And you look stupid going out ♪ ♪ If she’s got a pulse, she meets your standards now?

♪ ♪ You feel nothing and yet you still let her ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And I bet you’re at her place right now ♪ ♪ You couldn’t point her out in any crowd ♪ ♪ Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet?

♪ ♪ Are your conversations cool, like are you even interested?

♪ ♪ I know what you are, brighter than the stars ♪ ♪ Tell me if she takes you far ♪ ♪ Far enough away from all the baggage you’ve been carrying ♪ ♪ Up another hill to all the girls who’ll help you bury it ♪ ♪ They’re just blowing smoke, I’ll say what they won’t ♪ ♪ I know everything they don’t ♪ ♪ And I find your books pretentious now ♪ ♪ At the time they’d fed the fantasy ♪ ♪ I was so impressed at your hotel ♪ ♪ Took a drag and read aloud to me ♪ ♪ And you knew my last love let me down ♪ ♪ It was your one perfect opening ♪ ♪ And I bet you think about me now ♪ ♪ When you should be sleeping ♪ ♪ But tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet?

♪ ♪ Are your conversations cool, like are you even interested?

♪ ♪ I know what you are, brighter than the stars ♪ ♪ Tell me if she takes you far ♪ ♪ Far enough away from all the baggage you’ve been carrying ♪ ♪ Up another hill to all the girls who’ll help you bury it ♪ ♪ They’re just blowing smoke ♪ ♪ I’ll say what they won’t ♪ ♪ I know everything they don’t ♪ ♪ And I know, I know, I know, I know ♪ ♪ And I know, I know, I ♪ ♪ I know, I know, I know, I know ♪ ♪ And I know, I ♪ ♪ And I know, I know, I know, I know ♪ ♪ And I know, I ♪ ♪ And I know, I know, I know, I know ♪ ♪ And I know, I ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) Hello, Austin.

( Cheers and applause ) ( Chuckles ) ( “I Love You, I’m Sorry” plays ) How’re y’all feeling?

( Cheers and applause ) My name is Gracie, and I’m deeply grateful to be in the same room as all of you right now.

Thank you so much for coming out.

It literally means the entire world.

I’ve missed you so much.

I don’t even know what to say.

♪♪ Oh, yeah, it’s just special.

I’m just really grateful and really excited for the show, so (chuckles) thank you.

♪♪ ♪ Two Augusts ago ♪ ♪ I told the truth, oh, but you didn’t like it, you went home ♪ ♪ You’re in your Benz, I’m by the gate ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Now you go alone ♪ ♪ Charm all the people you train for ♪ ♪ You mean well but aim low ♪ ♪ And I’ll make it known like I’m getting paid ♪ ♪♪ ♪ That’s just the way life goes ♪ ♪ I like to slam doors closed ♪ ♪ Trust me, I know it’s always about me ♪ ♪ I love you, I’m sorry ♪ ♪ Two summers from now ♪ ♪ We’ll have been talking ♪ ♪ But not all that often, we’re cool now ♪ ♪ I’ll be on a boat, you’re on a plane ♪ ♪ Going somewhere sane ♪ ♪ And I’ll have a drink ♪ ♪ Wistfully lean out my window ♪ ♪ And watch the sun set on the lake ♪ ♪ It might not feel real, but it’s okay, mm ♪ ♪ ‘Cause that’s just the way life goes ♪ ♪ I push my luck, it shows ♪ ♪ Thankful you don’t send someone to kill me ♪ ♪ I love you, I’m sorry ♪ ♪ You were the best, but you were the worst ♪ ♪ As sick as it sounds, I loved you first ♪ ♪ I was a dick, it is what it is ♪ ♪ A habit to kick, the age-old curse ♪ ♪ I tend to laugh whenever I’m sad ♪ ♪ Stare at the crash, it actually works ♪ ♪ Making amends, this…never ends ♪ ♪ I’m wrong again, wrong again ♪ ♪ The way life goes ♪ ♪ Joyriding down our road ♪ ♪ Lay on the horn to prove that it haunts me ♪ ♪ I love you, I’m sorry ♪ ♪ The way life goes ♪ ♪ I wanna speak in code ♪ ♪ Hope that I don’t, won’t make it about me ♪ ♪ I love you, I’m sorry ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ( Cheers and applause continue ) ( “Friends” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ Pictures of the old us got me feelin’ older ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I just thought you should know I never wanted closure ♪ ♪ But you had no problem leavin’ ♪ ♪ And now I’m the one to feel it ♪ ♪ I just can’t believe you don’t know what I’m feelin’ ♪ ♪ Guess you got the best of this ♪ ♪ Pickin’ up the pieces, you just wanna leave ’em ♪ ♪ Killin’ me a little bit ♪ ♪ And I hate the way you love me ♪ ♪ And I hate that I still care ♪ ♪ It’s funny how you feel like we would ever talk again ♪ ♪ How could you think I’d be your friend?

♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ I’m sure you’re doin’ fine, but I don’t wanna hear it ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And if I left my T-shirt, you can keep it ’cause ♪ ♪ I don’t wanna see you again if it’s different ♪ ♪ I’ll only see all the things that I’m missin’ ♪ ♪ I should’ve cut all the ties, but I didn’t ♪ ♪ I didn’t let go, no ♪ ♪ I just can’t believe you don’t know what I’m feelin’ ♪ ♪ You got the best of this ♪ -♪ Guess you got the best of this ♪ -♪ Pickin’ up the pieces, you just wanna leave ’em ♪ ♪ Killin’ me a little bit ♪ -♪ Killin’ me a little bit ♪ -♪ And I hate the way you love me ♪ ♪ And I hate that I still care ♪ -♪ I still care ♪ -♪ Funny how you feel like we’d ever talk again ♪ ♪ How could you think I’d be ♪ ♪ You had no problem leavin’ ♪ ♪ And now I’m the one to feel it ♪ ♪ I just can’t believe you don’t know what I’m feelin’ ♪ ♪ You got the best of this ♪ -♪ Guess you got the best of this ♪ -♪ Pickin’ up the pieces, you just wanna leave ’em ♪ ♪ Killin’ me a little bit ♪ -♪ Killin’ me a little bit ♪ -♪ And I hate the way you love me ♪ ♪ And I hate that I still care ♪ ♪ So funny how you feel like we’d ever talk again ♪ ♪ How could you think I’d be your friend?

♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ How could you think I’d be your friend?

♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ( “Let It Happen” plays ) ♪♪ ♪ No, I know ♪ ♪ I’m a walking contradiction and it shows ♪ ♪ Got a history of being in control ♪ ♪ I’m aware that I could end up here alone ♪ ♪♪ ♪ But then we spoke ♪ ♪ I had a backbone made of glass and then it broke ♪ ♪ Now I stay up and I wait here by the phone ♪ ♪ If you’re ready, all I mean is we could go ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And I’ve never craved someone’s attention ♪ ♪♪ ♪ As much as yours, thought I should mention that ♪ ♪ I bet all my money that I will ♪ ♪ Lose to you and hand you my life ♪ ♪ Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I might barely know you, but still ♪ ♪ Don’t love you yet, but probably will ♪ ♪ Turn me into something tragic ♪ ♪ Just for you, I let it happen ♪ ♪♪ ♪ I let it happen ♪ ♪♪ ♪ But it’s fine ♪ ♪ ‘Cause I can tell that I’m projecting half the time ♪ ♪ I lack context so I’ve made up all these lies ♪ ♪ It’s the only thing that helps me sleep at night ♪ ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And now I’m looking in the mirror ♪ ♪♪ ♪ You made me vain, I can’t believe I have to be heard ♪ ♪ I bet all my money that I will ♪ ♪ Lose to you and hand you my life ♪ ♪ Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time ♪ ♪ I might barely know you, but still ♪ ♪ Don’t love you yet but probably will ♪ ♪ Turn me into something tragic ♪ ♪ Just for you, I let it happen ♪ ♪ I let it happen ♪ ♪ I let it happen ♪ ♪ I let it happen ♪ ♪ I let it happen ♪ ♪ You’ve turned all my skies to pouring rain ♪ ♪ Locked me out the house again ♪ ♪ Is this how you see me now?

I’m reeling and I might ♪ ♪ Break the windows, let myself back in ♪ ♪ Lost it for a minute there ♪ ♪ Get my…together, it’s whatever, but I could die ♪ ♪ Knowing that you’re probably out somewhere ♪ ♪ While I’m in my underwear ♪ ♪ Eating through my feelings ♪ ♪ I’m still reeling, but it’s fine ♪ ♪ Oh, thank God that you’re not seeing this ♪ ♪ I’ll spare you from everything ♪ ♪ If you would still have me, I’ll be waiting all my life ♪ ♪ I bet all my money that I will ♪ ♪ Lose to you and hand you my life ♪ ♪ Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time ♪ -♪ I hope you’re worth my time ♪ -♪ I might barely know you, but still ♪ ♪ Don’t love you yet but probably will ♪ ♪ Turn me into something tragic ♪ ♪ Just for you, I let it happen ♪ -♪ I bet all my money that I will ♪ ♪ Lose to you and hand you my life ♪ -♪ Oh, here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time ♪ ♪ And I might barely know you, but still ♪ ♪ Don’t love you yet but probably will ♪ ♪ Turn me into something tragic ♪ ♪ Just for you, I let it happen ♪ ♪ Whatever happens I’m lettin’ it ♪ ♪ Whatever happens I’m lettin’ it ♪ ♪ Whatever happens I’m lettin’ it ♪ ♪ I’m lettin’ it, I’m lettin’ it ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ( “Free Now” plays ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ This isn’t what you want ♪ ♪ It’s only how you feel ♪ ♪ You openly admit ♪ ♪ You’re far away from healing ♪ ♪ And I hate to pull the plug ♪ ♪ But I think I get your deal ♪ ♪ I finally know better than to wait for you back here ♪ ♪ And I hope you know I don’t think ♪ ♪ You’re a bad guy, that you’re damaged ♪ ♪ Took you two months, only two to raise the bar ♪ ♪♪ ♪ You’re the saddest, but a good kid ♪ ♪ Almost loved you, but I didn’t ♪ ♪ I could laugh now, how we tried to play those parts ♪ ♪ I know that you’re removed ♪ ♪ I can feel it when we talk ♪ ♪ You start to let me in ♪ ♪ But then you shut it off ♪ ♪ And it’s half of you that hurts sometimes ♪ ♪ The half that I don’t get ♪ ♪ I swear that I’m not mad at you ♪ ♪ But I can’t share your bed now ♪ ♪ And I can’t imagine when you go home ♪ ♪ Does she follow like an echo?

♪ ♪ Like your shadow, you can try but you can’t run ♪ ♪ From the truth of what you both made ♪ ♪ That you blew up on a Tuesday ♪ ♪ How does pain taste when it melts into your tongue?

♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ It’s a pain that I caught you at a bad time ♪ ♪ It’s a shame that I memorized your outline ♪ ♪ You were straight up with me, you were so kind ♪ ♪ But I knew what you knew, honey, great minds ♪ ♪ It was harsh ’cause I lost what I wanted ♪ ♪ I was brave when I kissed you in London ♪ ♪ We’re collateral here, man, we got hit ♪ ♪ Hope you find somewhere safe for your baggage ♪ ♪ Every page that I wrote, you were on it ♪ ♪ Feel you deep in my bones, you’re the current ♪ ♪ And I showed no restraint, it was something ♪ ♪ I was scared until you made me love it ♪ ♪ If you find yourself out ♪ ♪ If there is a right time ♪ ♪ Chances are I’ll be here, we could share a lifeline ♪ ♪ If you feel like fallin’ ♪ ♪ Catch me on the way down ♪ ♪ Never been less empty, all I feel is free now ♪ ♪ If you find yourself out ♪ ♪ If there is a right time ♪ ♪ Chances are I’ll be here, we could share a lifeline ♪ ♪ And if you feel like fallin’ ♪ ♪ Catch me on the way down ♪ ♪ Never been less empty, all I feel is free now ♪ ( Cheers and applause ) Thank you so much, Austin!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I love you guys!

I’ll see you soon.

Okay?

Love you!

( Cheers and applause ) My experience with — with this album was that the feelings were so big that it kind of required a louder voice.

Um, I felt… like I couldn’t stay contained and isolated about the feelings, I guess.

I also — It was my first year living with my best friend roommate and co-writer on lots of the songs, Audrey Hobert, and she knows me very well, so I would come downstairs in the morning with something very obviously on my mind and she would kind of be like, “You,” and, like, “What are you thinking about?”

And it led to lots of conversation, laughter, through tougher feelings.

But all of those made their way into the album, and, yeah, very different from “Good Riddance.”

The writing process was very different.

Well, I was really scared of it, the concept of performing.

And I remember signing my record deal and feeling nauseous because I knew that it meant that if I was lucky one day that I would be able to play a show.

But I was — It was my biggest fear, for sure.

Like, um, the concept of playing music to another human being face to face, I had really avoided it forever and felt much more comfortable singing quietly in my room.

Um… and I was proved very wrong.

It’s — It’s not scary now.

It feels just like a real gift to be able to share in a community that cares about being openly vulnerable, like, next to each other.

It’s really rad.

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ( Cheers and applause ) ♪♪

Angry fans FURIOUS over botched remake of musical poster featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Angry fans FURIOUS over botched remake of musical poster featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attempted to recreate the iconic 2003 poster for the original theatrical production of Wicked in San Francisco for Jon M. Chu’s upcoming big screen adaptation, frustrating fans of the Broadway musical.

In it, the 31-year-old Florida-born pop star wore a crown instead of a white hood, while the British-Nigerian 37-year-old showed her eyes and didn’t grin with red lipstick.

“The subtle grin is the most iconic part of the poster, why does she just go away (no emoji expression)?” X user @Sweeney_Daily wondered.

X user @strstyler tweeted: ‘Would it have been too hard to give her red lipstick, pull down the hat over her eyes and make her grin a little? She just looks like (a straight face meme).”

Angry fans FURIOUS over botched remake of musical poster featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attempted to recreate the iconic 2003 poster for the original theatrical production of Wicked in San Francisco for Jon M. Chu’s upcoming big screen adaptation, frustrating fans of the Broadway musical

In it, the 31-year-old Florida-born pop star (R) wore a crown instead of a white hood, while the British-Nigerian 37-year-old (L) showed her eyes and didn't grin with red lipstick

In it, the 31-year-old Florida-born pop star (R) wore a crown instead of a white hood, while the British-Nigerian 37-year-old (L) showed her eyes and didn’t grin with red lipstick

X user @picsart Photoshopte his own version of the Wicked poster, with the caption: “The problem has been solved, I hope this helps!”

Ariana proudly installed the new poster and said: ‘I love you @cynthiaerivo and I can’t wait for the world to experience your pure, utter beauty in this… just saying.’ I love you, here we go!’

Cynthia – who is an Oscar away from EGOT status – then replied via Instastory: ‘@arianagrande what a moment in time. What a miracle we can experience together! I can’t wait for people to be blown away by you and your total love and care for Glinda (and really Elphie). The time is now. I got you. I love you.’

Grande (née Butera) and Erivo star as Shiz University and housemates Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, and tickets for the first installment officially went on sale Wednesday ahead of its Nov. 27 release date.

The two-time Grammy winner infamously met her married boyfriend Ethan Slater – who plays munchkin tin man Boq – on the London set of Wicked, which doesn’t release its second installment until November 26, 2025.

Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage also star in the highly anticipated two-part fantasy film.

Fans can also pre-order Wicked: The Soundtrack, featuring all 11 songs from act 1, ahead of its official release on November 22.

On Wednesday, NBC released a promo for Ariana’s second time as host of Saturday Night Live, in which she warned the staff, “I would really rather not do anything that has to do with Wicked or Wizard of Oz.”

“The subtle grin is the most iconic part of the poster, why does she just go away (no emoji expression)?” X user @Sweeney_Daily wondered

X user @strstyler tweeted: 'Would it have been too hard to give her red lipstick, pull down the hat over her eyes and make her grin a little? She just looks like (a straight face meme).”

X user @strstyler tweeted: ‘Would it have been too hard to give her red lipstick, pull down the hat over her eyes and make her grin a little? She just looks like (a straight face meme).”

X user @picsart Photoshopte his own version of the Wicked poster, with the caption:

X user @picsart Photoshopte his own version of the Wicked poster, with the caption: “The problem has been solved, I hope this helps!”

Ariana proudly installed the new poster and said: 'I love you @cynthiaerivo and I can't wait for the world to experience your pure, utter beauty in this... just saying.' I love you, here we go!'

Ariana proudly installed the new poster and said: ‘I love you @cynthiaerivo and I can’t wait for the world to experience your pure, utter beauty in this… just saying.’ I love you, here we go!’

Cynthia – who is an Oscar away from EGOT status – then replied via Instastory: '@arianagrande what a moment in time. What a miracle we can experience together! I can't wait for people to be blown away by you and your total love and care for Glinda (and really Elphie). The time is now. I got you. I love you'

Cynthia – who is an Oscar away from EGOT status – then replied via Instastory: ‘@arianagrande what a moment in time. What a miracle we can experience together! I can’t wait for people to be blown away by you and your total love and care for Glinda (and really Elphie). The time is now. I got you. I love you’

Grande (née Butera) and Erivo star as Shiz University witches housemates Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, and tickets for the first installment officially went on sale Wednesday ahead of its Nov. 27 release date

Grande (née Butera) and Erivo star as Shiz University witches housemates Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, and tickets for the first installment officially went on sale Wednesday ahead of its Nov. 27 release date

The two-time Grammy winner infamously met her married boyfriend Ethan Slater (L) – who plays Munchkin turned Tinman Boq – on the London set of Wicked, which doesn't release its second installment until November 26, 2025.

The two-time Grammy winner infamously met her married boyfriend Ethan Slater (L) – who plays Munchkin turned Tinman Boq – on the London set of Wicked, which doesn’t release its second installment until November 26, 2025.

Jeff Goldblum (L), Michelle Yeoh (R), Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage also star in the highly anticipated two-part fantasy film

Jeff Goldblum (L), Michelle Yeoh (R), Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage also star in the highly anticipated two-part fantasy film

Fans can also pre-order Wicked: The Soundtrack, featuring all 11 songs from act 1, ahead of its official release on November 22.

Fans can also pre-order Wicked: The Soundtrack, featuring all 11 songs from act 1, ahead of its official release on November 22.

On Wednesday, NBC released a promo for Ariana's second time as host of Saturday Night Live, in which she warned the staff,

On Wednesday, NBC released a promo for Ariana’s second time as host of Saturday Night Live, in which she warned the staff, “I’d really rather not do anything Wicked or Wizard of Oz related.”

The camera then cut to (from L-R) SNL's Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Marcello Hernández and Andrew Dismukes, dressed in cheesy costumes of the Lion, Dorothy Gale, Scarecrow and Tin Man:

The camera then cut to (from L-R) SNL’s Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Marcello Hernández and Andrew Dismukes, dressed in cheesy costumes of the Lion, Dorothy Gale, Scarecrow and Tin Man: “Can we come back in an hour?”

Grande replied: 'Sure'

Grande replied: ‘Sure’

The camera then cut to SNL’s Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Marcello Hernández, and Andrew Dismukes, dressed in cheesy costumes of the Lion, Dorothy Gale, Scarecrow, and Tin Man.

“Can we come back in an hour?” asked Dismukes.

Grande replied, “Sure.”

Two-time Grammy winner Stevie Nicks – who last performed musical guest duties in 1983 – returns to 30 Rock to perform her new single, The Lighthouse.

Remains found in freezer in Colorado, identified as missing 16-year-old girl from 2005

Remains found in freezer in Colorado, identified as missing 16-year-old girl from 2005



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The human head and hands discovered in January in the freezer of a Colorado home have been identified as belonging to a 16-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly two decades, according to local authorities.

Amanda Overstreet was identified as the victim through DNA testing, according to a Friday news release from the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. The teen’s head and hands were found on January 12 in the freezer of a recently sold home in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The remains were discovered by someone who came to the home for free to pick up the freezer, the sheriff’s office said.

Overstreet, believed to be “approximately 16 years old at the time of her disappearance,” had “not been seen or heard from since April 2005,” the sheriff’s office said. She was the daughter of the house’s previous owner.

There is no evidence that Overstreet was ever reported missing, and the “circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said.

CNN has reached out to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for more information about Overstreet’s disappearance.

Authorities previously said they believed the discovery was an “isolated incident” and that there was no ongoing threat to the community.

The sheriff’s office has not released whether a cause of death has been determined.

According to CNN affiliate KJCT, a neighbor recalled seeing Overstreet walking to school before her disappearance.

“The last time we saw the little girl was when she was on her way to school,” Jameson Perez said.

“We were all guessing who it was,” he said of the discovered remains. “We started thinking, ‘Could it have been that little girl that was there?'”

Actress and UO alum Kaitlin Olson named celebrity guest selector for ESPN’s College GameDay

Actress and UO alum Kaitlin Olson named celebrity guest selector for ESPN’s College GameDay

ESPN’s College GameDay will be live from Eugene on Saturday, and the Ducks will have a famous alum on the set of the show.

On Thursday, ESPN announced that actress Kaitlin Olson will be the celebrity guest selector.

Each week, the show brings a celebrity on set to join the GameDay crew and make picks for each of the day’s top college football games, with the celebrity often a graduate or affiliated with the school or city where the show is broadcast.

In 2022, Oregon women’s basketball legend Sabrina Ionescu was the celebrity guest voter during GameDay’s most recent visit to Eugene.

Olson, a Portland native, is best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which premiered its 16th season in 2023.

Olson currently stars in the ABC crime drama series “High Potential,” which debuted last month. Olson graduated from the University of Oregon in 1997.

College GameDay will air live Saturday from Memorial Quad on the U of O campus from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Travis Hunter’s fiancée Leanna Lenee shares a crucial wedding dress update as she collaborates with a celebrity designer

Travis Hunter’s fiancée Leanna Lenee shares a crucial wedding dress update as she collaborates with a celebrity designer

Leanna Lenee won’t settle for anything less than the best for her unique wedding! Just a month ago, the gorgeous faincée of Colorado star Travis Hunter went wedding dress shopping, only to be disappointed at the end of her tour. But now it seems she has found the perfect person and brand to make her dreams come true.

On her new Instagram story on October 11, Leanna Lenee uploaded a post in which she took a mirror selfie with Justin Alexander Warshaw, the creator of the designer brand Justin Alexander. She tagged both Warshaw and the brand and captioned it: “We just designed TWO of my dream wedding dresses. I’m so excited to see them come to life.”

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Justin Warshaw is a renowned designer who specializes in bridal fashion by embracing the uniqueness and differences of his clients. One of the biggest projects of his brand is the 2022 “Be yourself!campaign that not only highlighted its creative designs but also captured the hearts of brides-to-be with its diverse collection for different body types, skin tones, personalities and more.

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Leanna and Travis Hunter got engaged back in February, but the date of their wedding was first revealed by Leanna in a cryptic post. On July 21, she posted a photo of her and her fiancé on her IG with the caption, ““Therefore what God has joined together, let no one put asunder” – Mark 10:9 🤍 #308 days.Well, this post also hinted that the couple will officially tie the knot at the end of May next year. In any case, their wedding will be an elaborate one, and it is even picked out who the important people at their wedding will be. This unity makes them a truly loving and respectable couple. Even when the season is in full swing for Travis Hunter, he still finds time to have fun with his beloved fiancée.

The adorable love of Leanna Lenee and Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter turned in spectacular plays in five games this season, recording 46 receptions for 561 yards and six touchdowns. But he doesn’t just win in football. In a previous TikTok video, he and Leanna took part in a fun couples quiz, which revealed a surprising yet signature emotion from the resilient two-way star. Hunter checked all the boxes for the ideal boyfriend: he was quick to apologize, always had a funny joke, and was incredibly patient. But he is still the “biggest child‘ when he gets sick.

Men don’t like to admit it, but a good woman by their side stimulates their soft side. And yes, Leanna has proven herself to be a great partner for Travis Hunter, from sticking by his side through his injury last season to attending Buffs games as Hunter’s biggest cheerleader this season, even prompting a Heisman Trophy Conflict. Hopefully they remain an inspiring couple as they count down the days to their big day next May.