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Singer Shenseea on her first solo Grammy nomination
Jamaican dancehall pop artist Shenseea speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about earning a pair of Grammy nominations, including her first solo nomination for Best Reggae Album. The Grammy Awards are ...CBS News - 6h -
Six Nations 2025 predictions: our writers on who will win and why
France’s Louis Bielle-Biarre is widely tipped for the scene stealer but there are plenty of other themes to warm to. Who is going to win and why? France are the favourites for me. The form their ...The Guardian - 13h -
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull dies at 78
She was known for hits such as 1964's As Tears Go By and films including 1968's The Girl On A Motorcycle.BBC News - 20h -
A Conversation With Opinion Writers About Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Opinion writers discuss issues from vaccines to Medicaid.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Am I a Cyclopian monster?’ How masked writer Uketsu went from asparagus videos to literary sensation
He gained fame in Japan posting surreal videos of meat, veg and even ears. Then he tried writing – and soon had three bestsellers in the Top 10. As one now reaches the English-speaking world, we ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nick Cave, singer and writer
Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.BBC News - 5d -
'Jeopardy!' contestant thanks Céline Dion in introduction — then misses question about the singer
One “Jeopardy!” contestant had a bit of a blunder when it came to a Céline Dion hit.NBC News - 5d -
‘Puerility, Provocation and a Strain of Nihilism’: 3 Writers on What Binds Trump and Musk
What makes this dynamic in the new Trump administration so fascinating?The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Ichiro Suzuki just wants to 'have a good chat' with writer who didn't vote for him for Baseball Hall of Fame
Suzuki was elected to Cooperstown with 99.7% of the voteCBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
Barry Michael Cooper, writer-producer known for 'New Jack City' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' has died at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Ichiro Suzuki invites lone writer who left him off HOF ballot to have 'drink together' and 'a good chat'
Ichiro joined Derek Jeter as the only Hall of Famers who fell one vote shy of being unanimous selections.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘For when humanity lets me down’
Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill and Married to the Mob. “Feelgood” movies are often thought of as big-hearted romantic comedies, comforting ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Jules Feiffer, Acerbic Cartoonist, Writer and Much Else, Dies at 95
In his long-running Village Voice comic strip and in his many plays and screenplays, he took delight in skewering politics, relationships and human nature.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
The Life and Legacy of Peter Forrest, the Charismatic Lead Singer for 24-7 Spyz
Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64, was found beaten to death in the ambulette he drove for a living.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
As a writer, Neil Gaiman is a serial fantasist. That, it seems, also applies to his feminism | Catherine Bennett
Allegations of sexual misconduct are proving hard for fans and friends of the ‘geek royalty’ author to process . Perhaps uniquely in the history of #MeToo, the women now alleging sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Caryl Phillips: ‘It was Britain that made me a writer’
The New York-based Kittitian-British author on why he set his new novel in the immigrant community of 1960s Notting Hill, the pitfalls of celebrity, and how he never misses a Leeds United match. ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
2025 Lecomte Stakes predictions, horses, time, odds, field: Kentucky Derby prep race picks from racing writer
SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez reveals his Lecomte Stakes 2025 picks after evaluating the 2025 Lecomte Stakes contendersCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
How Altadena became the L.A. dream for Gen X and millennial artists, writers, musicians
For a particular creative community, Altadena represented one of the last great affordable places in L.A. to raise a family. The Eaton fire left those homes in ashes, and destroyed one vision of ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after rollercoaster life of stardom
The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
A Quiet Evening by Norman Lewis review – they don’t make travel writers like this any more
From run-ins with Hemingway in Havana to gunmen in Guatemala, this colourful collection of the late writer’s long-form journalism shows why Graham Greene was an admirer. The travelogues of Norman ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant
The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now".BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Sam Moore, Memphis rhythm and blues singer, dies at 89
Sam Moore, the Memphis rhythm and blues singer, has died at age 89. He was part of the 1960s hit duo "Sam and Dave," whose hits included "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin.'"CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84
Anita Bryant Dry, known popularly Anita Bryant — a singer and crusader against the progress of gay rights — has died at the age of 84, her family announced in an obituary.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Celebrated New Yorker Writer Enlisted as Model
How do you follow up a couple best-selling books? If you’re Patrick Radden Keefe, you star in a J. Crew ad.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
What Joel Dommett loves about Maya Jama joining The Masked Singer
What Joel Dommett loves about Maya Jama joining The Masked SingerBBC News - Jan. 9 -
The question that changed my life: seven writers on the conundrum that transformed everything
From choosing between a relationship and a baby to imagining a life without sex, how a simple question revolutionised seven lives. Hannah Booth Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
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Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, dies at 73
NEW YORK — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73
Mr. Osmond was a founding member of the family pop group, which had a slew of hits in the 1970s, including “One Bad Apple” and “Yo-Yo.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has diedABC News - Jan. 2 -
Wayne Osmond, Osmond Brothers singer and guitarist, dies at 73
Wayne Osmond, the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond children and brother to famed musical duo Donny and Marie Osmond, died Wednesday, his daughter said. He was 73.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2
