The eighth annual Kirkus Prize winners were announced in a special virtual ceremony hosted by the Austin Central Library. Kirkus Reviews— one of the country’s leading book review magazines— nominated 18 books in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and young adult literature. The prize is among the highest of all literary awards in the country,
Art holds great importance in almost every sector of our lives. When it comes to interior design, most people often choose to unleash their artistic sides and go bonkers with creative ideas. Art adds a touch of personality, class, and even sometimes chaos- anything to start a conversation and add character to any part of
When Alexander Lobrano arrived at a Paris bistro one evening, the maitre d’ led him to a table where an older woman sat sipping a glass of white wine. Eventually, with “an avalanche of awe,” Lobrano realized his companion was none other than Julia Child. After confessing that he hoped to someday become a food
As a whole, the music industry is going through rough times right now, but things are starting to look a lot brighter towards the end of 2021 than they did at the halfway point in 2020. Rock is slowly but surely getting back on its feet with and without the presence of live music, and
The film is Wright’s darkest, most personal offering yet. By Keith Phipps October 29, 2021 Photograph Courtesy of Greg Williams for Focus Features; Collage by Gabe Conte Edgar Wright’s new film Last Night in Soho is a dark psychological thriller with time-bending supernatural elements—the latest redefinition of expectations for what an Edgar Wright film is.
“These Black Students Right Now Are Being Oppressed By The Administration…”When a student-led protest began at Howard University’s Armour J. Blackburn Center in early October, many were shocked to learn the students were protesting against unsafe housing conditions. Claims of mold, rats, roaches, and other unlivable conditions inside on-campus dormitories seemed unfathomable for the 154-year-old
Zayn Malik said Thursday his dispute with Yolanda Hadid was a “private matter,” but we’ve learned it actually became a public matter, as in Zayn was charged with crimes against Gigi and Yolanda Hadid and ended up copping a plea. Zayn was charged with 4 criminal offenses of harassment and, although one official doc says
Nearly two years since her daytime talk show exit, Abby Huntsman is sharing her point of view. The former View co-host, who sat at the table for two seasons before her departure in January 2020, confirmed it was an allegedly “toxic” environment at the longtime ABC show that spurred her to leave. During the premiere episode of her and Lauren
Dierks Bentley puts the theme of his latest single into action in the “Beers On Me” video, playing beer-delivery man with “co-workers” BRELAND and HARDY. Renting a refrigerated truck and stocking it full of cold ones, the trio drove around Nashville making dreams come true, as the passed out free beer all over the city.
A lifetime of brutal injuries and misfortune robbed the world-renowned pianist João Carlos Martins of the ability to play his instrument. And then along came an eccentric designer and his bionic gloves. By Gabriella Paiella Photography by Hick Duarte October 28, 2021 Over the years, fate seemed to do all that it could to stop
Former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Yolanda Hadid, the mother of model Gigi Hadid, claims Gigi’s boyfriend Zayn Malik struck her last week, and she’s “seriously considering” filing a police report, according to TMZ. Sources told the news site that the alleged assault happened some time last week, but the details about what triggered
Play video content DaBaby just made his return to the Rolling Loud stage for the first time since he made homophobic remarks during the festival’s Miami stop … and it’s all thanks to his buddy 50 Cent. 50 was on stage at Rolling Loud New York, and brought out DaBaby as a special guest …
This may not be a presidential election, but we’re voting for Michelle Obama as Black-ish’s best guest star yet. That’s right, the former First Lady will be joining the Black-ish crew for an upcoming episode of their eight and final season. Talk about going out with a bang! ABC announced in a tweet on Thursday
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The metal blocks, which weigh way more than you expect, have become a tactile, real-life flex for some extremely-online guys. By Sophie Haigney October 28, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz; Getty Images Tungsten is one of the heaviest elements: A 4-inch block of the metal, which can easily fit in the palm of your hand,
When the 55th annual CMA Awards take place on November 10, it won’t just be country stars getting honored for their achievements. The Country Music Association also plans to recognize heroes of a different sort — the nation’s dedicated music teachers. Through the CMA Foundation’s 2020 Music Teachers of Excellence program, a group of 30 inspiring music educators from across
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Annuities are a popular retirement tool. They may be used to maximize retirement savings or provide for dependent family members. But did you know that you can use an annuity to buy a property? There are several different strategies, and we’ll cover each of them in detail. We’ll also address the pros and cons of
In an isolated house in the American Midwest in 1860, 12-year-old Silas lives a quiet life spent learning about the new art and science of photography with his father and his ghostly companion, Mittenwool. That all changes one night when, just before dawn, three riders come to their door bearing a long-forgotten name, a bald-faced
Don’t spend 40 minutes arguing over what horror movie to watch. We’ve got you. By Tom Philip and Nathaniel Houston October 28, 2021 Photo illustration by Simon Abranowicz There are, conservatively, fourteen billion terrible horror movies out there. We sorted through them to find the best scary movies on Netflix. Ahead, discover horrors, thrillers, and