Compulsive Corner — 16

CAPTIVATING – COMPELLING – CONVERSATIONS

SCREEN:

One of the highly anticipated films of the year, Wicked, stars Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda respectively. The story is the prequel to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz which shows the backstory of how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda becomes Glinda The Good Witch. Wicked is out in theaters on Nov. 22.

EAR PLAY:

Kelly Clarkson is getting us ready for the holiday season with her new album When Christmas Comes Around… Again. The LP is the Grammy-winning singer's sequel to her 2021 Christmas album When Christmas Comes Around. When Christmas Comes Around… Again is set to be released on November 15th.

HOT SPOT:

If you're looking to beat the cold, Rio De Janeiro is the place to be. December is the start of the summer in Rio and you can see beautiful crystal clear waters and enjoy a booming nightlife. In Rio you can dance the Samba, visit the Copacabana Beach, take in stunning views atop the Corcovado Mountain or catch a game at the famous Maracanã. It's time to hit up your group chat and check out flights to Rio de Janeiro.

READ:

Swifties! You get the chance to relive the Eras Tour experience with an official book from Taylor Swift. The book aptly titled The Official Eras Tour Book, will give fans 256 pages with 500 images from the record-breaking tour. "This tour has been the most wondrous experience and I knew I wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way," Swift told Good Morning America after announcing the release on her Instagram. The Official Eras Tour Book is out Nov. 29.

DRINK: 

Cranberry Sangria is a perfect party drink as we celebrate the holiday season. Take a look at the easy drink recipe below:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle (750ml) of fruity red wine (we suggest Garnacha, Zinfandel, or red Moscato)
• ½ cup simple syrup
  
• 1 ½ cups of cranberry juice
• ½ cup of Triple Sec
  
• ½ cup of orange juice
  
• 2 navel oranges
  
• 2 cups of cranberries
  
• 2 red apples
  
• 1 bottle of Club Soda

Directions:

1. Cut the apples and oranges and add half of the fruit including the cran­berries to the bot­tom of the pitcher.
   
2. Add wine, Triple Sec, orange juice, cran­berry juice and simple syrup.
   
3. Add the rest of the fruit to the pitcher.
   
4. Top off the pitcher with club soda.
   
5. Pour the sangria into the wine glass & enjoy.