Today, we’re setting the stage for one of cinema's most eccentric and darkly charming characters. Listen as Mr. Wonka delivers eccentric greetings and mock whispers to a group of bewildered, yet expectant, children. From questioning purple velvet to a sincere warning to Charlie, this scene sets the tone for a truly fantastic and slightly dangerous adventure.

Can you identify the iconic film, the eccentric host, and the spoiled girl who asks the first ridiculous question?

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Music icons and cinematic casting dominate the headlines!

🦁 The cast of Wicked: For Good just got starrier! After days of speculation, the voice of the Cowardly Lion has been revealed as the brilliant Colman Domingo. Hear the hilarious way the director secured the role!

💿 Leon Thomas is releasing his new 'PHOLKS' EP this Friday, and he announced it with a funky, retro trailer starring Issa Rae! We break down their history from Insecure and what to expect from his new music era.

🎤 Plus, rapper BIA is speaking out about her unreleased collaborations with Ariana Grande, revealing exactly why certain tracks were shelved due to clearance issues.

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Remember when you'd declare, "That's it! I'm running away!" like you were the star of your own tiny drama?

Zweli confesses the farthest he ever got was about five houses down before the cold and hunger brought him crawling back home (thanks, broken Christina Aguilera CD!). When kids do it, it's the biggest statement, but let's be honest it rarely lasts 15 minutes before they miss Wi-Fi or snacks.

Did you ever stage your own great escape when you were a kid? How far did you get before you came back home? And here's the best part: Did your parents even notice you were gone?

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Forgetful anniversaries, surprise endorsements, and online drama dominate the week!

💍 Kristen Bell got hilariously busted on the red carpet when a reporter reminded her that her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard was the very next day! Hear the funny moment she realized she almost forgot, and why she says forgetfulness runs in the family.

🎤 SZA steps in to give a massive co-sign to fellow artist Reneé Rapp, calling her a "HUGE inspiration" after covering "Good Days" on the radio. We've got the clip that caught SZA's eye!

🎧 And finally, is there such a thing as a "skill issue" in concert attendance? Artist Sombr hit back at a 25-year-old critic who slammed his show as "cringe" and full of "brain-rot jokes," arguing that his performance is about the music, not the comedy.

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🎄 Christina Aguilera is coming to theaters! We have the exclusive details on her spectacular new holiday concert film, "Christmas in Paris," which was shot with the Eiffel Tower as a shimmering backdrop and features a dazzling Crazy Horse cabaret sequence. Mark your calendars—tickets go on sale November 7!

 

🤠 And get ready for a remix no one saw coming: Akon is officially re-recording his entire music catalog with a country twist! Hear why hits like "Smack That" are about to sound completely different as he partners with country artists for this massive, multi-year shift.

Plus, Sabrina Carpenter channels her inner Carrie Bradshaw in a hilarious "Sabrina and the City" SNL promo ahead of her double-duty debut.

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R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has died at the age of 51 following a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, describing him as the "shining star of our family" who has been called home. The cause of death has been confirmed as pancreatic cancer, a fact that was not publicly disclosed prior to his death.

D’Angelo, a Grammy-winning artist, was a leading figure in the neo-soul movement of the 1990s, known for his innovative fusion of classic R&B, gospel, funk, and hip-hop influences.

His debut album, Brown Sugar (1995), and his critically acclaimed follow-up, Voodoo (2000), solidified his legacy, featuring hits like "Brown Sugar," "Lady," and "Untitled (How Does It Feel)".

The family expressed their heartbreak over his passing but expressed gratitude for the "legacy of extraordinarily moving music" he leaves behind and requested privacy during their time of mourning.

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It's a music industry showdown!

Taylor Swift is projected to cruise to a second week at #1 with her record-shattering album, The Life of a Showgirl. But we break down the one number the Queen of Pop still can't touch: Adele's impossible second-week sales for 25. Who wins the ultimate longevity battle?

Plus, the future of music just got hyper-digital: Super-producer Timbaland drops his AI-generated artist, TaTa Taktumi, and the debut single "Glitch x Pulse," officially launching the genre of "A-Pop." Is this robot pop star innovative, or completely soulless?

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Is the "Date a Guy with Sisters" rule 100% true?

We're diving into the psychology of dating, table manners, and emotional labor! Psychologists suggest men raised around sisters are secretly enrolled in a lifelong sensitivity boot camp. They're used to being told to close the toilet seat, apologize properly, and show basic empathy. Does this family influence make them better partners—the ones who naturally bring you water or check if you got home safe? Or do you still end up having to teach them how to load the dishwasher? Tune in to Afternoons with Zweli to hear why the "sister-trained" difference is real, and share your stories!

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Ever had that eerie moment when your stolen device suddenly pings its location? In this candid and often hilarious episode, we dive into the world of stolen tech and the sometimes dangerous pursuit to recover it. Our host shares their recent experience of receiving a notification that their stolen iPhone 12 Pro was being tampered with in Kempton Park after traveling through various Johannesburg neighborhoods in criminal hands.

The conversation expands into listener stories of tech theft and recovery attempts - from the brave (or foolish) friend who chased down a thief at 1 AM, to the listener who tracked their phone to someone's house only to face "jungle justice" from an angry community. We even hear about the remarkably clueless UK thief who called tech support when he couldn't get his stolen laptop to work!

## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:

**2:15** - Host's stolen iPhone 12 Pro resurfaces with activation lock attempts
**5:30** - Discussion of the dangers of personally retrieving stolen devices
**8:45** - Listener shares success story of tracking phone via Apple Watch
**10:20** - Story of police-assisted phone recovery from a thief's girlfriend
**13:40** - The UK laptop thief who called tech support for help with his stolen device
**15:10** - Harrowing tale of "jungle justice" when tracking a phone to someone's home

Ready to hear these wild tech recovery stories that range from triumphant to terrifying? Listen now to find out if that tracking app is worth the potential confrontation, and what you should really do when your device goes missing. These real-life tech noir tales might just save your phone—or your life!

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It's the only news feature that matters! This week, Zweli has the essential pop culture you can't afford to lose:

👑 Taylor Swift just shattered an all-time music record with The Life of a Showgirl and is dropping a new Eras Tour docuseries that's going to break the internet.

🏹 The Bridgerton gossip is here! We have the release dates and the central scandalous romance for Season 4, which focuses on Benedict.

🚫 The creator of the history-making animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters" said NO to a live-action version—find out why she thinks it would "feel too grounded."

Tune in, and tell us which story is the biggest win of the week!

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