Why should kids get all the fun? Older characters in novels of all genres are having their time in the sun right now. (Hope they’re wearing a wide-brimmed hat.) But excellent oldsters have always been prevalent in books, including the five awesome novels below, which even feature a few kicking butt! Which reminds me of
On Wednesday, July 8, the fashion house Balenciaga presented its latest haute couture collection at Paris Fashion Week, the first designed by freshly appointed creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. But Piccioli’s garments weren’t the only new pieces of art revealed on the catwalk. The runway sountrack featured a recorded performance by ANOHNI, who covered verses from
The show must go on—no ifs, ands or bugs about it. That’s the lesson KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff took to heart when her live broadcast was crashed by a cockroach, which crawled around on her chest and neck as she discussed the recent heatwave in Los Angeles. As seen in a July 14 broadcast, Menitoff
Apple Music has raised its subscription prices for the first time in nearly four years, according to prices listed on the Apple Music website. In the U.S., the price for the individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99 per month, while the family plan increased from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and the student plan
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Fisherman sandals are a summer footwear option that’s here to stay. For too long, we’ve been trapped between the sweaty leather loafers and flip-flops. A
[ Small collectibles often leave the biggest impression. While large decorative pieces can define a room, it is often the carefully crafted details that catch people’s attention and spark conversation. Among the most admired examples are Limoges boxes, treasured porcelain keepsakes that combine French artistry, history, and exceptional craftsmanship in a form small enough to
On July 14, two Congressional representatives—Dina Titus (D-Nevada) and Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) proposed a bill that would protect public artworks commissioned by the U.S. government. The PRESERVE Act (“Protecting Resources and Ensuring Stewardship of Enduring Records of Visual Expression Act”) would require the General Services Administration, which manages federal agencies, to identify any artworks contained
Desperate Scousewives starlet Amanda Harrington, 45, is tying the knot. Harrington, who appeared on the British scripted-reality show in 2011, announced via her Instagram account that she is now engaged. Along with a picture carousel of her, her husband to be, and a diamond-filled ring in St. Tropez, Harrington captioned the Instagram post: “So this
Hello, library friends! We’re taking a deeper dive into a few important news stories, including the rise of multiple library fulfillment programs in the absence of Baker & Taylor and federal legislation updates. Let’s dive in. Battle of the Library Fulfillment Programs More updates on how companies are trying to fill the Baker & Taylor-shaped
Live from New York, it’s Chloe Fineman closing the curtain. The comedian announcedthat she’s leaving Saturday Night Liveafter “seven wonderful seasons” on the late-night variety show. “I have decided it’s time for my next chapter,” she wrote on Instagram July 16. “It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege
Fans will have the chance to say goodbye to Bonnie Tyler in Wales next month, with funeral arrangements announced for the late singer. A celebration of life service for Tyler will be held at Swansea Minster, St. Mary’s Church, on Monday, Aug. 17, at noon BST, according to a funeral notice shared by William Pressdee
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Summer presents one of the most complex fashion dilemmas for men. How to have a good outfit when you only want to wear shorts and
[ An assortment of ornamental hard stones before they are cut into dials Slicing natural boulders into wafer-thin 1mm dials has long been one of horology’s highest-attrition nightmares. Today, as advanced laser cutting democratizes rare minerals, brands are finding that the universal hunger for unique and organic wrist canvases is rewriting the playbook. The appeal
The most revealing thing about this year’s first-half auction reports wasn’t how much money Christie’s or Sotheby’s made. It was how they made it. Just a few years ago, these reports would have revolved around blue-chip artists and auction records. This year, the houses devoted nearly as much space to private sales, lending, financial services,
Sam Neill’s representative is releasing the Jurassic Park actor’s cause of death to end “inaccuracies and outright falsehoods” in reporting. Neill, 78, died of pneumonia, his agent, Philip Grenz, told The Associated Press on Thursday. Grenz did not specify any problematic press reports. Neill’s death was confirmed Monday by his family. They said on Instagram
Silent cinema has long had areputation of antiquity, seen by most of the 21st century film audience as outdated, irrelevant and culturally redundant. The narrative of film itself has always been driven by the advent of popular new technology. In 1927,The Jazz Singer took audiences by storm, shifting popular cinema into the era of talkies
It’s never a slow news day in the world of books. We’ve got some exciting new books on the horizon for 2027, as well as some intriguing rumors about Sarah Polley’s adaptation of The Bell Jar. Plus, an announcement about this year’s Indie Bookstore Ambassador. Read on, book lovers! The Nerd Daily shared the cover
We finally have details on Alabama Shakes’ long-rumored new album. I Must Be Dreaming, their first LP in 11 years, is coming August 28 via Island and will include the already-released tracks “American Dream” and “Another Life.” Below, listen to the album’s latest single, “I Feel Hope Coming,” which the band shared today, July 10.
Madison Brown Brush is breaking the cycles that didn’t suit her. The Sister Wives’ star, the second eldest of Janelle Brown and Kody Brown’s six kids, candidly shared insight into how she’s changing it up when it comes to parenting her and husband Caleb Brush’s four kids. “There are things my children will never be
Australia’s Spilt Milk festival has officially confirmed its return for 2026, kicking off its next festival campaign with a teaser video after months of silence following last year’s sold-out edition. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Shared across the festival’s social media channels on Friday (July 17), the clip features members of the public
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