There are artists… and then there are anomalies. Despina Mirou is not just a performer, not just a presence — she is an experience. A global anomaly of art, glamour, intellect, and fearless individuality. She doesn’t enter rooms — she alters their temperature. In a world obsessed with imitation, Despina is pure originality. Her energy
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In Brian Platzer’s memorably moving novel, The Optimists, a retired eighth grade English teacher at a Manhattan private school recounts the exploits of his most promising student, Clara Hightower. “I’ve chosen to tell Clara’s story because I don’t know how to explain my own,” Mr. Keating admits. Keating called his classroom “Ember Land” and remembers
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The BAFTAs 2026 cameras are officially rolling.  Indeed, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards red carpet—which kicked off at Southbank Centre in London, England Feb. 22—has officially commenced. And as usual, Hollywood’s biggest stars made their way across the pond to show off their best fashion looks. Take Teyana Taylor, for instance. After
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NTS Radio has revealed its next batch of residents joining the global radio station this spring. Wednesday singer-guitarist Karly Hartzman will host her Prison Divorce Bombshell show featuring ambient, experimental, and indie rock; Texas guitarist Hayden Pedigo is leading Amarillo on Everything where he’ll play country, electronica, and beats; and celebrated video game composer June
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Gallup has confirmed it will stop conducting public opinion polling to establish presidential approval ratings or approval ratings for any individual political figures. The organization has been providing this data for eighty-eight years and is considered one of the leading and most reliable sources. The move has shocked many. A statement from the organization to
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Throughout the past few decades, Daniel Radcliffe’s name has become synonymous with the Harry Potter franchise, but the actor revealed that it will no longer be the case. Radcliffe, who played the titular wizard, along with his former Harry Potter co-stars, Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), have arguably launched their careers
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Welcome to your Sunday edition of Today in Books. Here’s all the news we at Book Riot covered this week. And for All Access members, here’s a bunch of interest bookish news that didn’t make it to the site this week. Join All Access to unlock members-only content Get access to exclusive content and features
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Jennifer Lopez Shares What Her Kids Max and Emme Really Think About Her Career (Exclusive) Jennifer Lopez is getting loud for her kids’ latest milestone. The “All I Have” singer shared a heartfelt letter to her twins Max and Emme—whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony—in honor of the pair’s 18th birthday, reflecting on how
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It’s a beautiful day for Katherine Heigl to remember the life of Eric Dane. The actress—who costarred alongside Eric on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy—shared a powerful message about grief days after the Euphoria actor died following a yearlong battle with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). “I debated this post for days,” Katherine wrote in a Feb. 22
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Zalando, Europe’s leading online multi-brand fashion destination, today announces award-winning actress, producer and author Lily Collins as its first-ever global brand ambassador. Renowned for her Golden Globe–nominated performances and her starring role in Netflix’s cultural phenomenon Emily in Paris, Lily Collins has become an iconic voice in contemporary style. Having lived and worked across Europe,
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Multiplatinum pop icon Hilary Duff is back with her sixth studio album, luck… or something, officially released today via Atlantic Records. Produced by Duff’s husband, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips, the 11-track collection showcases a mix of introspective storytelling and bright pop sensibilities, including the previously released singles “Mature” and “Roommates.” The
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The Skarsgård family is very talented, and this year, they’re being recognized for it. Specifically, Stellan Skarsgård has been on the awards circuit for his performance in Sentimental Value, which earned him a 2026 Oscar nomination. However, for a little bit, his son Alexander was doing award season with him, and the Andor actor shared
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With picture books such as the In a Jar series and My Heart Is a Compass, author-illustrator Deborah Marcero has already proven herself as a storyteller who knows how to grab young readers’ attention with riveting, emotion-filled tales. The Great Escape is just that—a delightfully creative reading experience that whisks young readers away on a
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