Month: March 2024

Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she’s writing romance. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably knitting or scouring used book stores for vintage gothic romance paperbacks. Originally from New York, she’s as surprised as anyone that
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Early in the shattering true crime memoir Rabbit Heart: A Mother’s Murder, A Daughter’s Story, Kristine S. Ervin pauses mid-sentence to tackle a question of grammar. Which tense does one use when discussing a relationship in which one person has died? It is a question that seems to form the crux of this stunning debut:
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Sean, Amanda, and Chris are here to break down Damien Chazelle’s 2022 drama! Paramount Pictures In a hundred years, when you and I are both long gone, anytime someone listens to this podcast, you will be alive again. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda as they discuss Damien Chazelle’s Babylon. (The movie is now available on
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A rule of thumb in linguistics gives any language a thousand years. At that point, linguistic drift will have made the mother language nearly incomprehensible to its descendants. That drift is inexorable, a feature of language itself, in spite of the best efforts of an Académie française or a priestly caste. That average lifespan, a
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The biggest question about Kendrick’s Drake diss on “Like That” isn’t so much “Why?” as “Why now?” Getty Images/Ringer illustration Finally, after a decade of false starts and errant subliminals and cold war, Kendrick Lamar full-out dissed Drake. Better yet, Kendrick dissed Drake on perhaps the spiciest terms he could’ve arranged: on a song (“Like
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Nickelodeon released a statement to BuzzFeed regarding alleged behavior on past production sets: “Though we cannot corroborate or negate allegations of behaviors from productions decades ago, Nickelodeon as a matter of policy investigates all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment free of harassment or other kinds
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The composer Peter Eötvös, a tireless advocate for contemporary music over a career spanning six decades, has died in Budapest after a long illness. He was 80. Born in Transylvania (then part of Hungary, now Romania), Eötvös studied composition in in Hungary and in West Germany. He composed scores for some notable Hungarian films in
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Season 12 of ‘Dissect’ celebrates the life and legacy of MF DOOM through a line by line, beat by beat analysis of his art Photo by Nick Pickles/WireImage Season 12 of Dissect celebrates the life and legacy of MF DOOM through a line by line, beat by beat analysis of his art. Most of the
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Although she didn’t address the hurtful remarks this time, Selena has spoken out about her weight fluctuation in the past due to her lupus diagnosis. “I experienced body image [issues] with my weight fluctuation for the first time,” Selena said. “I have lupus and deal with kidney issues and high blood pressure, so I deal
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Status: Split On The Bachelorette‘s season 17 finale in 2021, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. The pair first declared their love for one another during their overnight date, which involved a paintball excursion, a cowboy tub and a conversation under the stars. Getting down on one knee, Blake told Katie, “You deserve the world, and I’m excited to
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Pet insurance has become increasingly popular among pet owners, offering financial protection and peace of mind when it comes to their furry companions’ health. In this article, we’ll explore the surprising benefits of having pet insurance, from financial security to comprehensive coverage and lifelong support. Financial Protection Pet insurance offers crucial financial protection for pet
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