TODAY: In 1891, Welsh-language author Kate Roberts is born.   LETTERS FROM MINNESOTA: Sun Yung Shin on the ever-shifting meanings of US citizenship • Michael Torres on life in the lens of authoritarianism. | Lit Hub Politics Don’t have a real date for Valentine’s Day? Pick up a romance novel about fake dating instead. |
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Manchester Orchestra have shared the news that their drummer Timothy Very has died at the age of 42. The band made the announcement on social media tonight (February 14), although no cause of death has been confirmed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” they wrote in
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(L to R) Dylan O’brien as Bradley Preston and Rachal McAdams as Linda Liddle in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Send Help’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Rachel McAdams is one of the most talented actresses working in film today. The actress first gained attention for her work
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Jamie Bell was just 14 when he made his film debut as a would-be ballet dancer in 2000’s Billy Elliot, so by the time he visited the Berlinale in 2007, he’d already begun to develop an impressive resume — having worked on Peter Jackson’s King Kong and Clint Eastwood’s Flags of Our Fathers — and
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In celebration of National Library Lover’s Day and Friday the 13th, the Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), is delighted to announce the eighth
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The largest U.S. hospitality workers union said Thursday that the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is depressing tourism, with a knock-on effect of reducing jobs across the hotel sector. “We’re trying to lift up attention to this story about the broader noise that is discouraging domestic and international tourism,” said Gwen Mills, president of Unite Here,
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THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1975, P.G. Wodehouse dies.  Read more from our Letters from Minnesota series by Josina Manu Maltzman, Đenise Hạnh Huỳnh, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, and more. | Lit Hub Politics Keza Macdonald chronicles how Super Mario Bros. became one of the most beloved video games of all time. |
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The singing stars of KPop Demon Hunters have been announced as performing at this month’s BRIT Awards. This year’s ceremony is being held at Manchester’s Co-op Live on February 28 and ‘Golden’, the breakout hit from the most watched film in Netflix history, has been nominated for Best International Song. Now, it has been revealed that EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI
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Dafne Keen as “Chrys Willet” in the horror film, ‘Whistle’, an IFC and Shudder release. Photo courtesy of IFC and Shudder. Opening in theaters on February 6th is the new horror film ‘Whistle’, which was directed by Corin Hardy (‘The Nun’), and stars Dafne Keen (‘Logan’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’), Sophie Nélisse (‘Yellowjackets’), and Nick
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Casago said Friday that founder Steve Schwab would hand off the CEO title to president Joe Riley in October, a seemingly orderly transition that masks underlying friction within company leadership and among franchisees.  When the transition is complete, a company statement said, Schwab will “focus more deeply on long-term strategy, industry advocacy and direct engagement
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Don’t get me wrong—denim can look polished. However, if you’re aiming for that understated, old-money energy, there’s a pant trend that feels more elevated: suede. Since November, the fashion crowd has been embracing the luxe staple on repeat, often pairing it with equally elegant footwear—kitten-heeled, pointed-toe pumps. Elsa Hosk is among the style insiders championing
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