The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012.

Ariana Grande, a singer and actress who can count numerous wins and nominations to her name, is now an Oscar nominee for her role in Wicked, a nomination that Grande calls the "absolute honor" of her ...

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The blockbuster musical Wickedsoared at the Oscar nominations on Thursday, landing 10 nods, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. What ...