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NEW YORK (AP) — Several authors have turned down awards and awards nominations from PEN America, citing unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization’s stance on the war in Gaza.This week, PEN announced its long lists in categories ranging from the $75,000 Jean Stein Award for best book to the $10,000 PEN/Hemingway award for first novel. Authors who have asked for their names to be withdrawn include Jean Stein nominee Camonghne Felix, poetry finalist Eugenia Leigh and short story nominee Ghassan Zeineddine.“I decided to decline this recognition and asked to be removed from the long list in solidarity with…
Garth detailed Perry’s “ability to make you feel like you were the only person in the world” during an upcoming episode of ‘Getting Grilled with Curtis Stone’ taught a valuable lesson about showing love to fans — and it’s one she hasn’t yet forgotten.In an exclusive sneak peek of Sunday’s episode of , the 52-year-old actress details how much she loves “meeting all the fans” at conventions and how her late costar inspired her approach to those interactions, simply through his example.After describing the “genuine love and adoration and excitement” of fans at conventions, Garth adds that she feels “so…
Sofia Vergara is in love with “a handsome doctor.”The Griselda star took to her Instagram Story on Saturday and revealed a couple of nuggets, including that she’s in love with Dr. Justin Saliman. Vergara also also revealed she underwent major knee surgery, and her handsome man’s been the one looking after her.In the photo she shared, Vergara is resting on her bed with her leg wrapped. Saliman is seen smiling while wearing his dark blue scrubs and resting his hand on Vergara’s bum knee. In her caption Vergara wrote, “If u ever get a [major] knee surgery make sure u Get…
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Courtesy of Ryan Reynolds/Instagram Ryan Reynolds shed tears of joy as soccer team Wrexham AFC secured another victory, earning themselves a promotion to League One. “A few years ago, if you had told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in North Wales, you would be @robmcelhenney,” Reynolds wrote via Instagram on Saturday, April 13, after Wrexham defeated the Forest Green Rovers 6-0. “Congrats to @wrexham_afc and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives. 🏴.” Reynolds and Rob McElhenny…
Comics Marvel Do Marvel’s Netflix Shows Have As Much Nudity As You Remember? Static Media For a long time, the Marvel Netflix shows were relegated to their own separate corner of this sprawling franchise. However, those shows soon made the leap to Disney+, with “Daredevil” and other series getting added to the official Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. This may put parents in a bind who got Disney+ for their kids to watch family-friendly fare like “Captain America: The First Avenger” and now have “The Punisher” to contend with, along with all of the violence and nudity those shows featured. But was there really…
I guess you have to get something this gross out of your system before making ‘Meatballs.’ The Big Picture Unlikely artistic collaborations can produce fruitful results, like David Cronenberg and Ivan Reitman’s partnership for Shivers . Shivers marked Cronenberg’s first true foray into body horror, showcasing his unique vision with graphic violence and disturbing themes. The partnership between Cronenberg and Reitman for Shivers and Rabid shows how diverse filmmakers can come together to create impactful work. Filmmaking partnerships are some of the most interesting anomalies of the entire movie industry. Two or more artists are positioned to come together beyond…
Toni Braxton shares two sons with ex-husband, fellow singer Keri Lewis is a proud mom to her kids: Denim and Diezel Braxton-Lewis.The Grammy award-winning R&B singer shares her children with ex-husband Keri Lewis. The former couple, who wed in 1998, welcomed their first child, Denim, in 2001. Less than two years later, their second son, Diezel, was born.”Motherhood is my favorite thing in the world. I love being a mother,” Toni once said in an interview with Healthy Living.Speaking to in 2006, Toni opened up about balancing motherhood with her career and the challenges of being on the road.”It’s been…
The actors played Ben Barry and Andie Anderson in the beloved 2003 rom-com. The actors played Ben Barry and Andie Anderson in the beloved 2003 rom-com. Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the dynamic between him and Kate Hudson on the set of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The Oscar winner sat down with People to celebrate the publication’s 50th anniversary, during which he talked through some of his most iconic roles, including his stint as the rom-com heartthrob. He recalled meeting his co-star before production began on the film. “I remember we met on the Paramount…
Paramount+ announced on Thursday morning that its Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, will begin streaming on the platform in the U.S. and Canada beginning Friday, April 12, with information as to the film’s availability in additional markets to be announced at a later date. Pic will also be available to stream on MGM+. Pic comes to the platform after a strong run in theaters, which saw it set a midweek Valentine’s Day record, as well as new opening-day records for a music biopic in the UK, France and other territories, and the all-time biggest opening…
Find out what subscribers are watching right now. Ever since Netflix unveiled its “Top 10” feature, we have had a way to assess what people are watching on the streaming service. Each day, the “Top 10” feature shows the most popular films and TV shows as viewed by subscribers. But if you’re looking for a quick rundown of the Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix and a little more information on what they’re about and who’s in them, we’ve got you covered. Netflix now shares what people watch worldwide and how many hours are spent each week on the…