Wicked and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory were among the inspirations for some of this year’s World Book Day costumes. The international event, now in its 28th year, celebrates reading and books.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the contest starting at 10 a.m. Pets of all kinds are welcome to participate in the costume contest. Furry cowboys, superheroes, ballerinas and more will take ...

If you’re scrambling at the last minute to come up with an outfit for World Book Day, here are 20 easy costume ideas.

Louise says that in past years, the pupils have come back with a 'renewed sense of confidence'. Third-year pupil Reece said: "The Rainbow Dash was really fun. I was the first person finished, and I ...

Garland sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in the 1939 classic movie 'The Wizard of Oz' Lorna Luft is feeling emotional from the Academy Awards' Wizard of Oz homage. The daughter of Judy Garland ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

Paul Tazewell of "Wicked" has won the Best Costume Design at the Oscars 2025! The award not only marks Paul's first Oscar win and second nomination in the same category, following "West Side Story," ...

Paul Tazewell has won the Academy Award for best costume design for the movie-musical sensation “Wicked,” becoming the first Black man to win the award. He received a standing ovation from the ...

Chu’s musical extravaganza was up for 10 awards on Sunday, with wins in categories including best production design and best costume design ... “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” before she ...

From capes to coffins, costume designer Linda Muir is resurrecting Count Orlok’s wardrobe for the silver screen. Renowned for her collaborations with director Robert Eggers on “The Witch ...

Will Conclave continue its late dash for glory? Will the controversy ... paid tribute to their respective costume designers, before giving the statuette to Paul Tazewell for Wicked.