When Danielle Staub rejoined Real Housewives of New Jersey, Dolores Catania saw right through her bullshit. On the other hand, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, and Teresa Giudice were feeding into it. Hell, they were all bridesmaids in her televised wedding. Now, Teresa and Danielle are on the outs, but it’s unclear what exactly went down.
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15 minutes ago It’s been a busy month under the sea. First, Disney announced that Halle Bailey of sister singing duo Chloe x Halle would be playing Ariel in the studio’s live-action Little Mermaid. Then this week, Moana actress Auli’i Cravalho was cast as the Disney princess in ABC’s Little Mermaid Live! coming in November.
Breaking News Getty Ex-Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves says he DID have sex with the woman accusing him of rape … but he’s adamant the encounter was 100% consensual. The 41-year-old — who was the 14th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft — appeared in court in Flint, Michigan for opening statements in
This list of middle grade books about dragons is sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, publisher of Spark by Sarah Beth Durst. When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth. We
Shop Book Riot’s bookish summer faves here! Bookish Stickers: Indulge your inner child (and book nerd) with bookish stickers! They’re perfect for stationery, planners, and journals! Open Book Necklace: This open book necklace is really perfect for those of you looking for the finishing touches on your Ms. Frizzle aesthetic. Where the Wild Things Are
Ask any nonfiction writer if they’ve read Joan Didion and you’ll likely get a resounding yes. A renowned journalist, Didion’s essays and cultural criticism are mainstays of many nonfiction MFA programs, as well as seminal works young writers (and writers of any age, really) return to again and again for inspiration and to pick apart
There’s nothing better than a fantastic novel with food descriptions that make you drool. If you love food and books, then foodie fiction is definitely for you. But what to read? Pick some delicious desserts in the quiz below to get a foodie fiction recommendation that will feed your soul. And when you’re done? Come
Reminiscent of The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror has become something of a dark favorite over its five season run so far. But with short seasons and long gaps between releases, it’s easy to be left wanting more. It’s the perfect show for those of us with little time. Each episode is a single story, unrelated
Listen to this post It was a book-obsessed person’s dream: five+ days dedicated to the world of books and ephemera. And I got to live it. In mid-July, I had the opportunity to go to the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS) in Colorado Springs. In its 42nd year, CABS is open to novice and experienced
After you used the best house plant books to fill your dwelling with beautiful succulents and a few bonsai, we are sure the tiny tots in your life soon became your best assistant gardeners. Continue cultivating your mini horticulturist’s desire to turn every room they enter into their personal forest or botanical garden with our
Ever since I can remember, I’ve felt like I’ve been straddling the line between two cultures. My parents immigrated to America from India in the late 1980s, settling in a small town on the south shore of Long Island. Throughout my childhood, they did their best to infuse our home and lives with touches of
As usual, Marvel Studios took a shock and awe approach at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, with a panel chock full of announcements ranging from the amazing (Natalie Portman returning as Jane Foster…as Thor!) to the also amazing (Mahershala Ali as Blade whaaaa???) to the “we all stopped caring five years ago but okay”
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What they’re reading: Kelsey Miller Posted by Lily, Associate Editor on December 17, 2018 When a rumor recently surfaced that Netflix was pulling “Friends” from its lineup at the end of the year, Twitter collectively lost its mind. No need to panic yet (Netflix has the rights to the ’90s phenomenon till the end of
Book excerpt: ‘Through Fiery Trials’ by David Weber Posted by Savanna, Assistant Editor on January 16, 2019 Science fiction icon David Weber has been having a very busy few months—a new Honor Harrington novel was released in the fall, and Through Fiery Trials, the tenth installment in his extremely popular Safehold series just hit shelves
Digital Dalliances: Once Ghosted, Twice Shy Posted by Savanna, Assistant Editor on January 08, 2019 Every month, we review the hottest new romance releases in our Romance column. But why let the print books have all the fun? In Digital Dalliances, we highlight digital-only releases guaranteed to heat up your eReader. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by
Best Covers of 2018 Posted by Savanna, Assistant Editor on December 18, 2018 Every year, the BookPage editors get together to create the best books of the year list, but also its slightly more superficial stepsibling, the best covers list. It’s always a monumental undertaking to cut down and rank our extensive long list of
The best romance covers of 2018 Posted by Savanna, Assistant Editor on December 13, 2018 This is always one of my favorite posts to put together—who wouldn’t want to gaze at shirtless men and glorious gowns? But this year’s list was particularly fun in that the noble art of the romance cover has been going
2019 Youth Media Award Winners Posted by Hilli, Assistant Editor on January 28, 2019 This morning the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top prizes in children’s and young adult literature, including the Caldecott, Newbery and Printz awards. Scroll on to see the full list of winners and read more about these acclaimed books! NEWBERY MEDAL, for the
Cover reveal: ‘Words on Fire’ Posted by Hilli, Assistant Editor on January 30, 2019 We couldn’t be more excited to reveal the cover for bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen’s upcoming middle grade historical, Words on Fire, which will be published by Scholastic on September 24, 2019! In a story that sounds perfect for fans of The
We are huge fans of Shelly Laurenston here at BookPage HQ, so we were pretty much over the moon to learn that she’ll be releasing a new fantasy romance series under her other pen name, G.A. Aiken. The Scarred Earth Saga will kick off with The Blacksmith Queen on August 27, and it sounds like readers who
2019 Lariat Reading List Posted by Stephanie, Director of Strategic Marketing on April 24, 2019 Recently, our BookPage marketing team spent time in Austin, Texas, at the Texas Library Association’s annual meeting. We made new friends, ate our weight in tacos and discovered the annual Lariat Reading List, which calls attention to outstanding adult fiction
2019 Edgar Awards honor BookPage cover star Walter Mosley Posted by Cat, Deputy Editor on April 26, 2019 Fans of crime stories, we all have our own favorite mysteries from 2018 (our Best of 2018 list is here!). But it’s so rewarding when the winners of the Edgar Allan Poe Awards, selected by the Mystery Writers
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Transgender Jessica Jones actress Aneesh Sheth says the media is too focused on “sensationalism over their bodies.” An out and proud transgender woman, Sheth plays the role of Gillian—Jessica Jones’ assistant on the Netflix show. Sheth, who made history as the first transgender character to appear in a Marvel series, spoke exclusively to PinkNews about being a
Activists parade during the “March of Diversity” campaigning for the comprehensive trans law in 2017. (MIGUEL ROJO/AFP/Getty) When conservatives in Uruguay campaigned to repeal a law that provides essential protections for trans people, a vast majority of population stopped it from happening. Trans people have been able to legally change their gender since 2009, but
David Corenswet and Ben Platt in new Ryan Murphy musical comedy The Politician (Courtesy of NETFLIX) The first images have been released from Ryan Murphy and Ben Platt’s new Netflix musical comedy series, The Politician. The upcoming show is Pose creator Ryan Murphy’s first show under a big-budget deal that will see him create exclusively
One by one, Bon Iver released songs from their new album i,i today. Now, the full thing has been released, and there are some big name collaborators on the record. Among the contributors are James Blake, Moses Sumney, Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner, Bruce Hornsby, and Wheezy. Below, check out the breakdown of everyone who worked
Michael Avedon / Harper’s Bazaar It’s Emily Ratajkowski like you’ve never seen her before. The 28-year-old model and actress, known for her risqué looks on and off the red carpet, showcases a patch of dark armpit hair while wearing a lace black bra in a photo accompanying a candid essay she penned about sexuality and what it means to
Landon Cider is a “proud cis woman, lesbian and drag king.” (landoncider/ Instagram) US reality drag competition The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula will be the first in America to feature a drag king. The show is currently available on Amazon Prime video, and when its third season is released this month (August 27) one of the contestants