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How ‘Book Queen’ Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, founded in 1995 in honour of her father, has helped millions of young children develop a love of reading by posting them a free book every month until age five. Following Parton’s death aged 80, families and authors have described the programme as a lasting part of her legacy, crediting it…
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California Lawmakers Settle on Partial Film Carveout From Tax Credit Cap
California lawmakers have reached a compromise that partly protects film and television tax incentives from the state’s new corporate tax-credit cap. The agreement, backed by the Motion Picture Association and entertainment unions, eases financial pressure on productions and supports efforts to retain jobs and filming in California, although it does not provide the complete exemption…
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7 Greatest Western Shows on Netflix That Are 10/10, No Notes
The article recommends Western and Western-inspired series on Netflix, arguing that the genre now includes historical dramas and modern neo-Westerns beyond traditional American frontier stories. – Frontier: Jason Momoa plays a trapper opposing the Hudson’s Bay Company’s corrupt fur-trade monopoly in late-18th-century Canada. – Song of the Bandits: A Korean neo-Western set in 1920s Japanese-occupied…
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Tate brothers seek Miami bail as defence calls wealth image exaggerated
Andrew and Tristan Tate are seeking bail in Miami while facing extradition to the UK over 21 allegations including rape, sexual assault and trafficking for sexual exploitation. Their lawyers argue that the lavish, “alpha male” personas promoted online were exaggerated performances, which matters because prosecutors are using the brothers’ public claims of wealth, travel and…
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‘Lanterns’ Co-Creator’s 10/10 Sci-Fi Series Is Officially Taking Over the World
HBO’s Watchmen miniseries has returned to HBO Max’s US Top 10 streaming rankings, indicating renewed audience interest years after its original release. The Collider article links this revival to the show’s lasting critical reputation and to fresh attention around co-creator Damon Lindelof’s newer DC project, Lanterns. The nine-episode series, led by Regina King as Tulsa…
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Nicole Kidman Explains “Spontaneous” Appearance In Troye Sivan Video: “I Didn’t Need Any Information”
Nicole Kidman said her appearance in Troye Sivan’s recent “She’s the Best” music video was a spontaneous decision, made immediately after the singer asked her to take part. The cameo highlights the pair’s long-standing friendship and follows their earlier work together, adding a high-profile appearance to the launch of Sivan’s forthcoming album campaign. Kidman and…
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The modern book burners: The tech giants buying thousands of second-hand books – so they can tear off their spines, scan their precious contents… then destroy them: FRED KELLY
The article reports that second-hand bookshops in Britain have received unusually large orders for obscure and specialist titles, which sellers believe may be linked to technology companies gathering material for artificial-intelligence training. It says the practice raises concerns about the destruction of potentially rare books, copyright and the use of authors’ work without permission, although…
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‘Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’ Sets Fall PVOD Release
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the fifth film in the cult comedy series, will arrive on video-on-demand platforms on 6 October after its theatrical release began on 7 August. The release marks the first announced project in a distribution partnership between Starboard Entertainment and Stonecutter Media, which says it will reveal further titles…
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Hochul boasts ‘I just banned it’ as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE
New York has banned formal agreements allowing local police and other authorities to carry out certain civil immigration enforcement duties for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Governor Kathy Hochul said the measure will keep local officers focused on crime in their communities, while the Department of Homeland Security argued it could require a more…
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European football: PSG scramble another draw while Bayern make flying start
Paris Saint-Germain rescued a 2-2 draw at Lille with two stoppage-time goals, extending their difficult start to the Ligue 1 season after also drawing with Rennes. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, began their Bundesliga title defence emphatically with a 5-1 win over Stuttgart, underlining the attacking strength that helped them dominate last season. Lille led through Hákon…