‘The Bowie of his era’: new biopic charts wild life of cross dressing Victorian peer

‘The Bowie of his era’: new biopic charts wild life of cross-dressing Victorian peer

Madfabulous explores story of flamboyant 19th-century marquess of Anglesey, and offers an ‘overdue celebration’ of his life. It’s the costume drama plot with the startlingly up-to-date twist: ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Piece By Piece review – heartfelt biopic of Pharrell Williams’s life … in Lego

The remarkable story of a brilliant musician and producer is told in this surreal but also strangely wrongheaded film. Pharrell Williams’s life … only it’s Lego. A fun idea – like Muhammad Ali in ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

The Rivals effect: equestrian dressing gallops up the style charts

Retailers report strong sales of jodhpurs, riding boots and paddock-ready blazers – but is it ‘class passing’?. It’s a sport traditionally associated with mud and manure, but now the equestrian ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Bill Clinton explains why philanthropy fills his post-presidential life in his new book 'Citizen'

Former President Bill Clinton talks about how philanthropy has allowed him to continue making changes in the world to help others in his new book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Jaleel White on his new book, "Growing Up Urkel" and life after "Family Matters"

Jaleel White joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his new book "Growing Up Urkel," and talks about life after his role as the beloved character Steve Urkel.

'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

‘Almost like imprisonment’: the shocking truth about life for boybands in their ‘golden era’

Mobbed, groped, overworked, paid a pittance and given little time off … ahead of a major TV series about boybands, former members of 5ive and 911 reveal what success was really like for many. ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records

Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing. “The era of global boiling has arrived” is what the UN chief, António ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla keeps his distance from peers, says Charles Lee 'forced me to give him a hug'

Mazzulla doesn't want to give any opponent a psychological edge

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Man Discovers Wild Python Hiding in His Toilet Twice in One Week

World - Yahoo News - November 7

New Utd boss Amorim: City job 'crossed my mind'

Rúben Amorim has admitted it "crossed his mind" that he could follow Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City, but said he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

‘I’ve had a wild, chaotic, beautiful life’: Rebecca Hall on race, regrets and learning to be herself

Actor and director Rebecca Hall has always had to fight to define herself. Now, more comfortable than ever with where she is, she opens up about painting, working with Woody Allen, her BYO wedding ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

David Foster on the stories behind 5 of his silkiest, swankiest, chart-topping-est hits

Ahead of an all-star tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl, the 75-year-old producer and songwriter looks back at some of the songs that defined his career.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?

Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe

Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.

World - The New York Times - November 10

At Tivioli, a family furrier enters a glamorous new era

The heir to the cult Italian brand is forging a new sustainable path

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

In 'The Wild Robot,' machines, animals and new technology paint a very human picture

The animated feature adapted from the popular children's books crafts a lovely, bittersweet parable of parenting.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Jets rookie Malachi Corley drops ball before crossing goal line, wiping out his 1st career TD

Malachi Corley is on a list of players who cost themselves TDs with a bad mistake.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Arkansas basketball 2024-25 practice news: John Calipari depth chart predictions by Razorbacks insiders

HawgSports has covered the Razorbacks for decades and has its finger on the pulse of Arkansas basketball as it enters its first season under head coach John Calipari

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

A New Life Started Where Others Are Laid to Rest

Holding a wedding in a cemetery has become more commonplace. For some couples it’s deeply personal, for others strictly budgetary.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Restoration allows for new look at the life of Marie Antoinette

After years of restoration work, visitors to the home of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, can get a new look into the private life of the controversial figure. Michelle Miller reports.

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole

Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden puns

World - Financial Times - November 1

‘A large part of my life’: a former Banksy associate sells his archive

At a Los Angeles-based auction, Steve Lazarides is preparing to say goodbye to a giant trove of Banksy artwork and memorabilia, expected to make millions. After several tumultuous years, the former ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Rep. Moskowitz says police investigating a "potential plot" against his life

Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was elected to a second term this week, said he was notified by authorities on Monday about a "potential plot on my life."

Why Ukrainian Andriy Tsaplienko risks his life reporting on war with Russia

Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He's now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks.

Matthew Gaudreau Was So Much More Than the Brother of Johnny Hockey

The brothers died after being struck by a car on Aug. 29. For some, the sense of loss still hasn’t sunk in.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Man fighting for his life after stabbing on Westminster Bridge

Four people have been arrested and one man was taken to hospital after a fight broke out in central London, police say. A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing on Westminster ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue.

Global Economic Leaders Confront a New Era of Industrial Policy

Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

A new era for the Ballon d’Or in the post-Messi and Ronaldo landscape | Alex Reid

The two multiple winners are not on this year’s shortlist, and a new name on the old trophy can only help to restore respect for this historic award. The Ballon d’Or, football’s most famous ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

New eras and potential hot seat candidates: 12 coaches to watch

Seven new coaches at programs such as Stanford face big expectations. But five more from BC to Missouri are feeling a different kind of pressure.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Donald Trump's Win Cements a New Era for Campaigning Online

On the ground, the Trump campaign was at a disadvantage to Kamala Harris’s massive canvassing operations. But many misunderstood the power—and purpose—of influencer marketing campaigns.

Tech - Wired - November 6

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - November 7

China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

World - The New York Times - November 7

'It's a new era': How college football kickers are setting records this season

College kickers, sometimes known for not being clutch, have actually been making their FGs from far out this year.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

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