Two authors awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature following last year's scandal

So this year, the organization decided to make up for it by giving out two awards. Polish author Olga Tokarczuk won the 2018 prize, while Austrian author Peter Handke was awarded this years honor. But when her prose lifts off, its magical: electrifying, strange, and sensationally alive. Credit: Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images; ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images Tokarczuk was given the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature because the award wasnt given out last year....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Donna Smith

Two new books tackle the border crisis with urgency (and not without controversy): Review

EW reviews Marcelo Hernandez Castillos Children of the Land and Jeanine Cummins American Dirt. (Oprah Winfreyalsoselected it for her book club.) “I saw agents in trees,” he recalls. “I saw their heads popping out of the ground like tulips. I felt their hands touching every coin in my pocket.” Those psychic loops, though, and the sometimes fragmentary quality of his writing, feel only appropriate. Children of theLand: B+American Dirt:B Related content:

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Teresa Mcgrath

Two of this summer's biggest authors debate workplace dramas and writing women on the edge

But this month sees two highly-anticipated titles that tackle the topic of over-achieving in the most fascinating of ways. Finally, she hacks his Twitter and takes aim at the reputation hes cultivated as a beloved science celebrity. Its extreme, even a little diabolical, and Raney herself comes to regret what shes done. James Browning I wanted to veer from the script and ask: Whatissex? What is a wife, a mother, a professional woman?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Jean Sutton DDS

Two queens of fantasy launch epic new series anchored by fierce heroines: Review

The authors world-building skills have long been considered among the finest of her peers. The drama feels rote, the beats repetitive; she retreads themes shes already perfected. But Clare still gets at something fundamental about storytelling. Credit: Margaret K. McElderry Books; Bloomsbury Publishing These authors revel in the power of family those we inherit as well as those we choose. As Maas reminds us, through love, all is possible. These are also supernatural stories, of course, and those elements unfurl in mundane and majestic fashion alike....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Alexandra Thompson

Two VFX shops scale back; Rhythm & Hues finds a buyer

AHollywood Reporteranalysisvalued the deal at $17.8 million. The acquisition follows other recent purchases of VFX companies by foreign buyers. Now the bombs have gone off and the smokes clearing, and we want to see what is revealed. We want to see what happens next. Other industry members are speculating on what Rhythm & Hues new ownership means for Californias visual effects artists. What were seeing primarily is Chinese and Indian companies trying to buy U....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Corey Patton

Tyler Crispen says he is 'happy it's over' for him onBig Brother: All-Stars

The move ultimately backfired as burned alliance-members eventually awarded the victory to Kaycee Lets Go! Does Tyler regret not making more side deals? Who did he want to truly sit next to at the end? CBS And how did this season compare to his previous one? Here are the questions hedidagree to answer. TYLER CRISPEN:If I could go back and change one move that could keep me around longer? Oh, I don’t know....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Bradley Maynard

Tyler fromBig Brotherreveals the jury votes that 'shocked' him

Thats all that stood between Tyler Crispen and a half-million dollars. What does he think of the jurys decision? Did he think he had it in the bag when he was up 4 votes to 1? Monty Brinton/CBS Did he make too many final two deals? Whom would he have brought to the end had he won the final HOH? (Also check that to read ourinterview with the winner, Kaycee Clarkand chat withthird-place finisher JC Mounduix....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Rachel Palmer DDS

Tyler Perry 'Preys' for weekend box office win

Which counts for something. But its hard to imagine any of them seriously setting the multiplex on fire. Weigh in atEW.coms Fall Box Office Challengeto predict the weekend rankings along with me. And the movies dark, serial-killer subject matter and R rating will only limit its audience further. I didnt decide to release all these movies with dubious prospects this weekend. That said…heres another likely loser! But thats not the big problem here....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Kevin Neal

Tyler Perry celebrates 'diversity at its best' in 2020 Emmys Governors Award speech

Perry shared a moving story about a family quilt, and what it represents to him and his work. Entertainment mogulTyler Perrywas presented with the annual Governors Award during the virtual 2020Emmysceremony on Sunday. Perry and The Perry Foundation were selected as this year’s recipients. Credit: ABC Past honorees includedStar Trek,American Idol, Marian Dougherty, and A+E Networks. “This quilt was something that I didn’t really care for,” he said. “It had all these different colors and different patches in it and I was quite embarrassed by it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Barry Adams

Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family

Theater etiquette dictates that one arrive on time. Tardiness disturbs the actors and other patrons and thats if one is lucky enough to be seated before intermission. This show started at 8 o-damn-clock, now sit the hell down! bellows Perry, cross-dressing as his infamous Madea character, to shocked latecomers across the room. Its best to comply before she oh dear, too late. Shes reaching into her pocketbook for a gun....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Michael Johnson

Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, more mourn celebrity hairstylist Charles Gregory Ross after COVID-19 death

Emmy nominated hairstylist Charles Gregory Ross died on Wednesday from coronavirus. Ross announced his diagnosis via Instagram on March 25, “News flash, News flash. I have just been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Credit: Charles Gregory Ross/Instagram This is no joke, people.” This was the last post he shared on social media. Ross earned his Primetime Emmy nomination in 2005 for his work in the filmLackawanna Blues. “Mr. Charles Gregory was a hairstylist that had worked with us for many years....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Robert Medina

Tyler Posey, Vin Diesel's daughter Similce Diesel to star in Netflix'sFast & Furiousanimated series

Headlining the guest voice cast is Diesels oldest child, Similce, who plays Frostees younger sister Sissy. Below, check out the exclusive first look, beginning with Diesel and Posey. DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV DreamWorks TV

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · Michael Chaney

Tyler, the Creator feels conflicted about Best Rap Album win 2020 Grammys

Im half and half on it, he said, about the win. On one side I am very grateful that what I make can be acknowledged in a world like this. I dont like the word urban. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Its a correct way of using the n-word to me. Why cant we just be in pop? Black music has never been respected by the Grammys. So right now, this current situation, its not a revelation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Lisa Walker