THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1811, William Makepeace Thackeray is born. On the rise (and fall) of the Japanese cell phone novel in the early 2000s (and the its attendant moral panic). | Lit Hub Technology Josh Cook, bookseller and founder of the Porter Square Review of Books, explores why booksellers are
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Did grunge really kill hair metal? The answer isn’t as cut-and-dry as you’ve been led to believe, according to veteran rock producer Howard Benson. In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, Benson details some of the vast changes the music industry has undergone since the big-money days of the ’80s and ’90s — some for better, some for
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(Left) Academy Award presenter Jessica Alba arrives at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Credit/Provider: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Jennifer Garner in ’13 Going on 30′. Photo: Sony Pictures . Preview: Jessica Alba is joining the Going on 30’ reboot. Emily
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On May 1, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a major change to the eligibility rules for the best international feature film. No longer would a film have to be nominated by the country of origin; henceforth, it could land in the pool of nominees by winning an award from a list
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Key Points Emanuel is controlling the demand-origination side of travel by owning events, discovery, and ticketing—positioning above hotels, airlines, and OTAs, which only fulfill demand once a consumer has already decided to go. On Location’s World Cup hospitality program broke records with 500,000+ packages across 125+ countries (half to private clients), and its customer prepayments
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Flip-flops are currently dominating the fashion scene from the streets of New York City to the coast of the Hamptons and the hills of Los Angeles. However, I say this in the nicest way, but not everyone wearing them knows how to style them in the most elevated way possible. One option, though, is to
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THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1901, Polish poet, novelist, and playwright Bruno Jasieński is born. Henry Power tackles an age old question: How many Homers were there, actually? | Lit Hub History “The Odyssey is as relevant as ever it was. And I, for one, cannot wait for the next rendition of this
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UPDATE: Poppy has issued a statement via Instagram Story explaining her onstage absence at Upheaval Festival. The article below has been updated to include her response. At the Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Poppy‘s band took the stage and performed a nearly hour-long set without her. In the video below, Poppy’s backing band can be seen wearing
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Marvel Comics’ Nova. Photo: Marvel Comics. Preview: ‘Loki’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ writer Michael Waldron is developing a Nova movie. Marvel was planning a TV series but has since scrapped that. There’s no word on when –– or if –– it might hit screens. All eyes might be on the upcoming
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Some brands chase trends, but Drake’s prefers to build worlds while celebrating classics. The label’s latest Bureau Collection channels the romance of travel through relaxed, utility-minded pieces that feel equally at home wandering Mediterranean streets or navigating your own neighborhood. Think lightweight jackets, pocket-packed vests and easy, wide-leg shorts cut for hot days and long
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