James Patterson’s new initiative gives emerging authors up to $50,000 to finish their books
James Patterson has launched an initiative to support emerging authors.
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‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry is set to plead guilty
A woman charged with selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to plead guilty.
TV writer Graham Linehan’s arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech outcry in the UK
Graham Linehan, co-creator of British sitcoms “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” says he was arrested for his posts criticizing transgender people.
Reese Witherspoon’s new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers
Oscar-winning actor Reese Witherspoon is teaming up with Hachette Book Group for a literacy campaign.
Argentina orders house arrest for daughter of Nazi fugitive over plundered portrait
The daughter of a fugitive Nazi officer who stole an 18th-century Italian painting from a Jewish collector during World War II has been placed under house arrest in Argentina along with her husband.
Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here’s how to do it.
Guinness World Records is celebrating its 70th anniversary by inviting regular folks to attempt unique records.
Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here’s how to do it.
Guinness World Records is celebrating its 70th anniversary by inviting regular folks to attempt unique records.
Stephen King reimagines ‘Hansel and Gretel’ with Maurice Sendak’s unpublished drawings
Stephen King has collaborated on a new project, a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” using unpublished drawings by Maurice Sendak.
Gérard Depardieu to face trial in Paris over rape and sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been summoned to trial in Paris over allegations of rape and sexual assault against actor Charlotte Arnould.
Warwick Davis to reprise Professor Flitwick role in Harry Potter TV series
He is the first member of the original films’ cast to join the show.