A shift in energy swept through Talent Fest the moment Alicia Seymour took the stage. Conversations faded, heads turned, and within seconds it was clear something special was unfolding. What followed wasn’t just a performance—it was a vocal moment that left the audience stunned. Seymour delivered with a level of control and emotional depth far
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This week, the New York Public Library announced its fresh class of Cullman fellows. The 15 gifted academics and writers were selected from a pool of over 800 applicants. They represent half a dozen fields of study; this year’s crew includes historians, essayists, novelists, poets, independent scholars, memoirists, journalists, and playwrights. Over their fellowship term—which
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What To Know Disney is contesting the FCC’s accelerated review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. The review followed government criticism of ABC and its late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel. The FCC’s order came shortly after President Trump and the first lady publicly called for Kimmel’s firing. Disney has responded to the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC‘s
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‘Animal Farm’ director Andy Serkis and actor Iman Vellani. Opening in theaters on May 1st is the new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, which was directed by Andy Serkis (‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’). The film features an all-star voice cast that includes Seth Rogen (‘Sausage Party’), Gaten Matarazzo (‘Stranger Things’), Kieran Culkin
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We Want to Hear From You! As we move through 2026, we want to make sure Book Riot remains your go-to destination for all things bookish. Whether you’re here for the curated recommendations, the latest industry news, or our deep dives into reading culture, your feedback informs our media kit and how we represent this
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THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1953, Roberto Bolaño is born.  Meet Scott Meredith, the literary agent who invented the book auction. | Lit Hub History Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, and the American prose and poetry renaissance of the 1850s. | Lit Hub Criticism The 20 new books out today include titles by Tom
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This year gave us some great new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but we’re going to give two of them one more challenge. In our Chuck’s Fight Club battle this week on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we want to know which new inductee among Billy Idol and Iron Maiden you prefer. On
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(L to R) Molly Belle Wright and Aaron Eckhart in ‘Deep Water’. Photo: Jen Raoult. Opening in theaters on May 1st is the new survival film ‘Deep Water’, which was directed by Renny Harlin (‘Deep Blue Sea’) and produced by Gene Simmons of the band KISS. “Surviving the crash is just the beginning.” Release Date:
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Jon Stewart tackled the presidential assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show. The comedian’s monologue took the approach of pointing out the litany of absurdities related to the WHCD, including before, during and after the event. “The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is supposed to be an evening
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Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino If you read The New Yorker with any kind of frequency, you’ve probably read a Jia Tolentino piece. I recommend “Elizabeth Gilbert’s Latest Epiphanies” as an amuse-bouche of her style and tone (it’s also just plain juicy). Beyond The New Yorker, Tolentino is often called-upon to deliver
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At the recent Skift IDEA Awards webinar, Skift Climate Reporter Darin Graham spoke with IDEA Awards judges Chris Miller, SVP of Sustainability at Aspen One, and Jonathan Gómez Punzón, CEO of the Málaga Tourism Board. Tourism emissions are growing at 3.5% annually, while global emissions rise closer to 1%. On current trajectories, travel-related emissions could
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