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George M. Johnson and Leah Johnson have 7-figure book deal
By The Associated Press on February 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Two leading young adult authors have a seven-figure deal to write a pair of novels centered on Black, queer characters. FSG Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, announced Wednesday that George M. Johnson and Leah Johnson (no relation) will write two romantic comedies, starting in 2025 ... Read More »
1 responseOprah chooses Susan Cain’s ‘Bittersweet’ for book club
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on February 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Oprah Winfrey has chosen Susan Cain’s “Bittersweet” as her new book club pick. “Bittersweet,” released last year, is the most recent work from the author of “Quiet,” the 2012 bestseller that contended introverted people had been misunderstood and overlooked. “Susan started a revolution a decade ago with her book “˜Quiet’ about ... Read More »
1 responseStudy shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on February 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Half of Americans in a recent survey indicated they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting. The survey, released Wednesday by Gallup and the Knight Foundation, goes beyond others that have shown a low level of ... Read More »
1 responseBarenboim takes it day-by-day, balancing music with illness
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on February 15th, 2023
MILAN (AP) – No one was more surprised than Daniel Barenboim himself at the impromptu homecoming to Milan’s Teatro alla Scala as a last-minute sub just two weeks after he formally stepped down as the Berlin’s State Opera’s music director after 30 years. A towering figure in classical music, the 80-year-old conductor and pianist got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California-based freelance journalists win $100,000 prizes
By The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Two California-based freelance journalists were awarded the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, giving them $100,000 each for their work, it was announced on Wednesday. The Heising-Simons Foundation gives the annual prize for excellence in long-form journalism about underrepresented groups in the United States. The foundation said it is the largest dollar prize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thom Browne channels ‘Little Prince’ in heartfelt NYFW show
By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – The beloved novella “The Little Prince” tells us that we see clearly only with our hearts – that what is essential is invisible to the eye. Fair enough. But Thom Browne, in a fashion show channeling the famed 1943 tale, couldn’t help but dazzle the eye, too. Those lucky enough to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Hollis, Disney exec turned self-help author, dies at 47
By Jamie Stengle, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
DALLAS (AP) – Dave Hollis, who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, has died at his home in Texas. He was 47. Hollis, whose ex-wife Rachel Hollis wrote the bestseller “Girl, Wash Your Face,” was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naeem Khan marks two decades of sparkle and glitz at NYFW
By Beatrice Dupuy, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Surrounded by long-time friends and his dog, Naeem Khan marked 20 years of glamorous designs at his New York Fashion Week show. The designer, recognized by his eveningwear that has graced the covers of magazines and worn by celebrities on red carpets, has no plans of stopping the momentum that got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In which Winnie the Pooh stars in an R-rated slasher movie
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – The Hundred Acre Wood has seen some pretty unsettling things over the years. A honey jar shortage. Rather blustery days. The omnipresent threat of a Heffalump. But in “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” a new microbudget R-rated horror film, Pooh wades into far darker territory than even Eeyore could have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Maxwell goes back to basics on Valentine’s Day
By Nardos Haile, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Brandon Maxwell went back to the basics and hit on the vintage revival trends while challenging silhouettes in his fall/winter collection debut at New York Fashion Week. Tuesday’s show was held in an industrial building on Valentine’s Day. Heart-shaped chocolate boxes were laid across the benches before the start of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actors strike at California medieval-themed dinner theater
By The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
BUENA PARK, Calif. (AP) – From queens to knights, actors at a Southern California medieval-themed dinner theater have left the castle. The Orange County Register reports Tuesday about 50 performers and stable hands have gone on strike at Medieval Times about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles in Buena Park, California. The dinner ... Read More »
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