How one book influencer championing Black authors is changing publishing
Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates an account for Penguin Random House dedicated to celebrating Black writers.
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She inscribed 120,000 NYC pennies with a pandemic message. Is one in your pocket?
Artist Jill Magid inscribed pennies with "The body was already so fragile" — and now brings a film of the process to Brooklyn, giving people a chance to reflect on the pandemic.
Big city devotees find romance in a small town in Emily Henry's 'Book Lovers'
The playful and clever story pokes holes in pop culture assumptions about small towns from Hallmark movies to romance novels as two rivals in the publishing world find love far from the city lights.
An intimate look at Jean-Michel Basquiat's art, courtesy of his family
"Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure" opened recently in New York City. It features 200 never-before-seen and rare paintings, drawings and artifacts from Basquiat, who died in 1988 at age 27.
Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of physical abuse on her first day of testimony
Heard described years of alleged abuse at the hands of the movie star.
Dave Chappelle attacker charged with assault with a deadly weapon
23-year-old Isaiah Lee has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
New 'Staircase' series emphasizes the tragedy behind the sensational true crime story
In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in her Durham, N.C., home. Her husband, Michael, was accused of her murder, and a Netflix documentary followed. Now, a new HBO Max series revisits the case.
More TV shows depict abortion but few resemble real life
Maude, Scandal, Jane the Virgin. The number of TV shows that have included abortion in the narrative has increased over the decades. But scripted TV's treatment of abortion rarely resembles reality.
Through art, 'Smahtguy' tells life story of former Rep. Barney Frank
Eric Orner's book isn't just a great story, it's an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist; even if one paged through it without looking at the words, it would be a good read.
Alexander Skarsgård lost his voice — and found catharsis — as a Viking berserker
The Swedish actor describes himself as "quite a mellow guy." Playing a Viking warrior in the film The Northman gave Skarsgård a chance to tap into his animalistic nature.