Celebrated Writers Hard

Peter Yarrow, folk legend and 'Puff the Magic Dragon' co-writer, dead at 86

Folk music legend Peter Yarrow, one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the same

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book

In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January?

Do you yearn to do two workouts a day, eat healthily, eschew alcohol and commit to reading self-improvement books? If not, there are softer options .... Name: 75 Hard.. Age: 75 Hard was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

From F1 to Mickey 17: the 2025 films Guardian writers are most excited about

New films from Paul Thomas Anderson and Kelly Reichardt with stars including George Clooney, Michaela Coel and Cate Blanchett will premiere this year. Jim Jarmusch prefers to work at an unhurried ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 7

'Confirmed': Curry, Cam Newton among those to celebrate no-look Bryce Young touchdown

Young's celebration caught eyes both inside the Panthers locker room and around the sports world.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions

ABC News - Jan. 6

Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life

Inspired by the 2020 novel 'What Are You Going Through,' Pedro Almodóvar created a movie that examines mortality.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Golden Globes red carpet highlights and celebrity fashion

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer

Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Rose says Bulls' tribute is 'celebrating everyone'

Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths

The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production. Mike Leigh is known for asking his cast of actors to develop their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Jeff Baena, writer-director married to Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker best known for directing “Life After Beth” and co-writing “I Heart Huckabees,” died Friday, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.

NBC News - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy has fitting celebration after sack cashes $250K contract incentive

Kyle Van Noy knew exactly what a sack was worth on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Travis Kelce fined $14K by NFL for paying tribute to Tony Gonzalez with TD celebration dunk

Kelce's touchdown catch moved him ahead of Gonzalez for the franchise record.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Mike Johnson was reelected on Friday for a second term as House speaker.

ABC News - Jan. 4

Viola Davis and Ted Danson celebrated for career achievements in film and TV at Golden Globes event

Viola Davis and Ted Danson have been celebrated for their career achievements in film and television during the Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence

ABC News - Jan. 4

‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism

Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

California tribes celebrate historic dam removal: ‘More successful than we ever imagined’

After four dams were blasted from the Klamath River, the work to restore the ecosystem is under way. Explosions roared through the canyons lining the Klamath River earlier this year, signaling a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit

President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter

The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Drunken officer freed suspects to celebrate New Year, Zambian police say

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.