Eliot Schrefer is a two-time National Book Award finalist best known for novels that explore the relationships between humans and animals. In Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality, Schrefer turns to nonfiction to present cutting-edge research on a plethora of same-sex animal behaviors, from male doodlebugs observed “doing the dirty”
The characters in Chris Pavone’s thrillers often find themselves trying to bury the past in an effort to begin anew. In his latest novel, Two Nights in Lisbon, Ariel Price thinks she has successfully left her old life behind. But after she wakes up in their Lisbon hotel room to find that her husband has
After years of growing his increasingly passionate fanbase with independent and digital-first novels, Alexis Hall achieved mainstream popularity—and hit the bestseller list—in 2020 with the witty London-set rom-com, Boyfriend Material. The equally successful Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake followed a year later, and now the British author is conquering historical romance with A Lady for
If you’re as surprised as the editors of BookPage that 2022 is nearly halfway over, well, no one would blame you. After all, you’ve probably had your nose in some of these great books! In Xochitl Gonzalez’s vibrant and raw debut novel, Olga Dies Dreaming, love and family drama crash into politics. Sue Lynn Tan’s
Halsey, FKA Twigs, and Florence Welch have been vocal about TikTok marketing strategies getting in the way of releasing their art. By Grant Rindner May 25, 2022 Halsey arrives at the 2022 iHeartRadio music awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Emma McIntyre via Getty Images.
Copyright law in the age of Web3. By Eileen Cartter May 25, 2022 Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Pilot season is rough for everyone, especially when you are Seth Green’s Bored Ape Yacht Club #8398, which was slated to star in a series the actor was developing—until #8398 was “kidnapped” in a phishing scheme that cost Green
22 burning questions—and answers!—about the insanely lucrative, uniquely confusing, distressingly scammy, and quite possibly revolutionary world of non-fungible tokens. By Duncan Cooper and Jessica Klein May 26, 2022 1. So what is an NFT, anyway? In essence, an NFT, or non-fungible token, is just a record that someone owns something. That record lives on the
The “Shut Up” rapper is almost twenty episodes into his cooking show “I Got My Pots,” which features appearances from Rick Ross, Trina, Cee-Lo and more. By Grant Rindner May 27, 2022 Trick Daddy in I Got My Pots.Courtesy of YouTube. It’s been an up-and-down decade for Trick Daddy, one of the defining southern rap
The French period-piece film is haunting, visceral, and in today’s political context, a warning. By Callie Beusman May 27, 2022 Fabrizio Rongione and Anamaria Vartolomei in Happening.Courtesy of Wild Bunch via Everett Collection In Happening, a haunting, visceral drama directed by Audrey Diwan, a 23-year-old student, Anne, discovers she is pregnant. It’s the early 1960s,
It’s tough for anyone to beat the roller-coaster music career of country newcomer, Ryan Griffin. While he’s a fresh name to many, the Florida native actually moved to Nashville at was 17 years old to pursue his passion-fueled dream of becoming a singer. His early years saw him being a full-time student at the city’s
In celebration of Easter this weekend, Michael Ray is sharing with Sounds Like Nashville a special life and faith lesson he’s learned from his father. A Eustis, FL native, Ray grew up in the Christian faith with his family. Sundays would typically find them worshiping and getting their weekly dose of God’s word at Cassia
Happy birthday to the Queen of Country Music! Today (April 14) marks the 90th birthday of The Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn, and some of country’s biggest stars have sent her messages of love. Born on this day in 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, the trailblazing songwriter and pioneer for female artists everywhere has famously
Country trio Lady A have announced plans for a new tour that offers fans a charming change of pace. Plotting 21 dates in theaters this fall, their Request Line Tour calls on fans themselves to become part of the innovative shows. Turning large and often historic theaters into intimate, interactive venues, each concert will find
LeAnn Rimes began her career at the age of 13 with her classic country-inspired “Blue,” released in 1996. This song put the young vocalist on the map, and she went on to make a great impact on the country music of the 1990s and 2000s. Rimes has released various new albums in the past few
Gayle King of CBS Mornings presented at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, and while onstage, she shared a story about Carly Pearce showing some true southern hospitality. King explained that when she landed in Nashville, she had a couple of hours before she had to get ready for the awards show, so
In his debut album, Ryland, independent singer-songwriter Ryland Fisher mastered the challenging dichotomy of hopeless romantic and rebel spirit. Now, leading up to the release of his second album, Black Sheep, he’s solidifying his place in country music as someone who doesn’t follow the herd. After moving to Nashville in 2017, Fisher’s songwriting chops landed
After a series of breakout hits and a job co-hosting the 57th annual ACM Awards, Gabby Barrett is one country’s most in-demand rising stars. But she’s not letting work get in the way of family life. Speaking with Gunner & Cheyenne on KMLE Country 1079 (Phoenix), the “Pick Me Up” singer says her whirlwind career
Lately, rocker-turned-country artist Elle King has been having the time of her life. Earning her first country Number One alongside Miranda Lambert, the free-spirited star says she’s found an adoptive home that was totally unexpected — and totally delightful. “Ever since I’ve kind of tripped and fell into country, it has been so joyful and
Ashley Cooke has tapped on country superstar Brett Young to offer a duet rendition of her song, “Never Til Now.” Originally released on her Already Drank That Beer EP last year, the new version features Young going solo on the second verse of the stirring love ballad. “Out of all the prayеrs I’ve prayed /
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban got the last laugh over Lil Wayne on Monday … firing back at the legend for calling Luka Doncic a “ho” — by using one of Weezy’s very own song lyrics!! Of course, Wayne — who is a big Chris Paul supporter — was sitting courtside as he watched the