It didn’t surprise me to read that almost 4,000 people search for the best long-sleeve summer dresses every month here in the UK. I adore this time of year for browsing the colourful bouquet of summer dresses that flood the new-in sections of my favourite retailers – but those with spaghetti straps, ruffled shoulders or
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Deluxe Editions of HEATED RIVALRY Series Plus a New Cover First things first: let me just say that the series isn’t technically called “Heated Rivalry,” it’s actually called Game Changers—Heated Rivalry is the second book
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Former University of Mississippi and current LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin recently set off a national controversy with comments he made in his Vanity Fair profile. “Kiffin also seems willing to indirectly invoke Ole Miss’s struggle to distance itself from symbols like the Confederate flag, Colonel Rebel, and the nickname ‘Ole Miss’ itself,” VF
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As the world’s top international acquisitions executives passed through border control at LAX this week, they weren’t only getting their minds in gear for a week of LA Screenings, but were also thinking how Hollywood’s big merger might change their futures. With Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $110B, the entire buying
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Turns out TV is also like a box of chocolates. BritBox has ordered period drama Chocolate Wars (working title) alongside UKTV and Sony Pictures Television. The scripted series is inspired by a book chronicling confectionery empire-building in the 19th-century, during which time British Quaker dynasty the Cadbury family established themselves among Britain’s biggest chocolate makers. Sony-backed
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One week from tonight, CBS will air the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert before putting the illustrious late-night franchise out to pasture for good. With nothing to lose, Colbert took a not-so-subtle swipe at his soon-to-be-former colleagues in an opening bit that aired during Thursday’s episode. According to media reports, CBS
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This spring marks five years of escalating attacks on books and libraries in America. Throughout 2026, organizations across the spectrum will be marking this anniversary, both to emphasize how long and complex this battle has been and to champion and celebrate the work being done to protect equitable access to books and libraries. Let’s begin,
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Like many of you, I’ve spent weeknights aplenty sealed to my couch, remote in hand, gulping down the latest episode of “Hacks,” or “Survivor,” or “Beef,” while simultaneously anticipating (and talking about) the next drop of “The White Lotus” and “Love Island.” I’ve committed hours of my evenings to TikTok theories about fictional TV characters
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS will bring international flair to performances at the first FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, which will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The bill was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. “Without education, children are denied opportunity before they even have a chance. Every child deserves
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Penguin Random House’s First Quarter Was Strong Can you guess the books that drove sales the most? Internationally, For the Fans! (KPop Demon Hunters) by Angela Song sold 1.6 million copies in the U.S., U.K.,
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The Man Behind the Music of The Last of the Mohicans, Gettysburg, Ghostbusters II and Dozens of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Films Opens Up in a Wide-Ranging Conversation… Randy Edelman, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and enduring composer-songwriters, joins Andrew Eborn for an exclusive conversation on The Andrew Eborn Show, broadcast on Octopus TV. In a
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The best summer perfumes should do two things: they should capture the upbeat, carefree spirit of the season and, all importantly, having staying power on humid days. My favourite summer perfumes, at a glance: With the arrival of the warmer weather comes sundowners in rooftop bars, beachside cocktails on balmy evenings, spontaneous getaways and long
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[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for the final episode of Good Omens.] For decades, Neil Gaiman was one of the world’s most famous authors, in a world where famous authors are a rarity. His signature comic book series The Sandman is considered one of the most important and influential comics ever published, his novels
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Nearly five years after the Noel Clarke scandal, Britain’s independent bullying and harassment complaints body is finally about to launch its landmark whistleblowing service. The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) will roll out its hotline in September and says those who report concerns to CIISA may be entitled to additional legal protections under UK
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