*Wicked* leads box office race against *Gladiator II* this weekend

This weekend, two major films, *Wicked* and *Gladiator II*, are competing for box office success. Early preview numbers suggest *Wicked* is currently leading in ticket sales, creating excitement among audiences. In entertainment news, the *Parting Shot* podcast featured guests discussing various topics. John David Washington talked about his family's involvement in *The Piano Lesson*, while Mayan Lopez shared her experiences on *Lopez vs. Lopez* and her relationship with her father. Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai discussed the challenges faced by Afghan women in a new documentary, *Bread & Roses*. Additionally, reality TV highlights included Victoria Larson's dramatic exit from *House of Villains* and ongoing tensions in *Survivor*.