Forensic archeologist Dr Ruth Galloway and her onetime lover DCI Harry Nelson first appeared in print way back in 2009, and their on/off, will they/won’t they relationship has been tantalising readers ever since. However, alongside the domestic shenanigans are some mighty fine crime mysteries that entertain and confound in equal measure. Add into the mix
Last week, the Eanes Independent School District, which encompasses part of Austin, Texas, and communities west of the city, opened up information about the status of book challenges in the district. Since March 20, 2022, over 120 books have been submitted for formal reconsideration to the district, which has a single high school, two middle
Best known for his Roman epics, Anthony Riches has set aside sword and sandals for a contemporary high-octane series. The Protector novels feature lone wolf Mickey Bale and Target Zero is his second full-throttle outing after last year’s Nemesis. The action flits between London and various international locations as Bale is caught between the SIS
This week our new books column introduces five crime novels, including the chance to meet a new and unusual character in the genre, Kalmann, who also calls himself the Sheriff of Raufarhöfn. Yes, this is Icelandic crime fiction of the quirkiest kind – which means it’s definitely worth a look, particularly if you love Nordic
Whether you are a minimalist on a mission to build the perfect capsule wardrobe or a maximalist who takes pride in acquiring the coolest fashion items each season, a pair of black jeans for men is essential. It’s easy to think that blue jeans are the most versatile bottoms for men – but let’s face
The ever-humble joggers for men have recently had the glow up of the century. A true rag to riches story, the best joggers take athleisure from slob to sleek and traverse much further than the bedroom or couch. Today, joggers for men can be worn anywhere from the living room to the office to the
Remember when you were younger and your mom would put every crayon drawing you did on the fridge as though you were the next Basquiat (no matter how, err, crap)? That’s the reaction you want from a mother’s day gift. Except, rather than give your gift pride of place in the home, the aim is
Amber Heard testifies at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse. (Getty) Amber Heard broke down in tears while telling a court that her ex-husband Johnny Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle. Warning: violence and sexual assault. Taking the witness stand for the second day in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against her, Amber Heard painted a
Keira Bell (right) outside Londons Royal Courts of Justice after winning her judicial review on 1 December, 2020. (Twitter/ Belstaffie) The Supreme Court has rejected yet another attempt to deny trans kids access to life-saving puberty blockers. Keira Bell first launched legal action against the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Gender Identity Development Service
Thousands of people take part in a London Trans+ Pride march from the Wellington Arch to Soho Square on 26th June 2021 in London, United Kingdom. London Trans+ Pride is a grassroots protest event which is not affiliated with Pride in London and focuses on creating a space for the London trans, non-binary, intersex and
Michelle O’Neill arrives at the polling station set in St Patricks primary school, in Clonoe, in Co Tyrone, on May 5, 2022. (PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty) For the first time ever, Sinn Féin is projected to become the biggest party at Stormont, meaning the DUP could lose the first minister post. If those projections come
“I am everything Trump hates,” said Karine Jean-Pierre back in 2018. “I am a Black woman. I am gay. I am a mom,” she added, speaking to MoveOn.org Four years later, Karine Jean-Pierre has been announced as the White House press secretary – becoming the first Black person and first out LGBTQ+ person to take the
Arcade Fire have announced a huge 2022 world tour. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella) Arcade Fire have announced details of a huge world tour – and tickets go on sale soon. The band will headline arena dates across the UK, Europe and North America between August and December. Fans can get their hands on tickets
Singer Holland, known as the first openly gay K-pop musician, was left bloodied following a “homophobic” attack. Holland wrote on Instagram that he was out in Seoul with his manager and a friend when a stranger approached him, calling him “a dirty gay” and striking him in the face twice. “This is obviously a hate crime,”
Kim Chi’s beauty brand is donating to a good cause for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Kim Chi has announced her beauty brand is donating to a good cause this month – and she once again proves why we all love her. To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the
Kira Lewis and Dylan Tippetts won seats in their local elections. (Provided/Twitter) There were scenes of jubilation in London and Plymouth on Friday as two trans people were elected as Labour councillors. Kira Lewis, 22, was elected in the Higham Hill ward of London, while Dylan Tippetts, 21, won a seat in Plymouth’s Compton ward
RuPaul. (YouTube/RuPaul’s Drag Race) Bring Back My Girls is a new RuPaul’s Drag Race spin-off which will reunite queens from the US, UK, Down Under and beyond. The new series will feature iconic queens from across the Drag Race franchise in conversation. It will be filmed live at the upcoming RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2022, and will feature the
F1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo brought his signature “shoey’ celebration to “The Daily Show” on Thursday … chugging champagne out of a shoe with Trevor Noah!! The McLaren driver — who commemorates every podium finish by downing bubbly out of his sweaty ass boot — reenacted the iconic Australian tradition on the desk alongside the host
Things can be legendary and things can be Legendary—and sometimes things can be both. It’s a fact that Lucky Brand understood and ran with for its Lucky Legends collection, an edit of iconic denim pieces (legendary) emblazoned with some of rock-and-roll’s biggest names (Legendary). The limited-edition range was inspired by a deep-dive through the brand’s
Adele is close to finalizing a deal to bring her Vegas residency to a new home … with her sights set on a premiere date in a few months. Sources with direct knowledge of the singer’s plans tell TMZ … she and her team are in serious talks with the people over at Planet Hollywood,
Jonathan Rhys Meyers just unloaded one of his homes in Los Angeles … and he got way more than he was looking for. Our real estate sources tell us the actor sold his estate in the Hollywood Hills this week for $2,350,000 … which is $500k more than the $1.85 million listing price. Jonathan bought
Blac Chyna‘s jury is still deliberating whether the Kardashians are on the hook for tanking her reality show, but Kim Kardashian has already scored a major victory. The judge just tossed out Chyna’s defamation claim against Kim, ruling KK made no defamatory statements against Rob‘s ex. Chyna’s lawyer argued even if Kim didn’t directly make
For this entry of Phantom Limbs, we’ll be taking a peek at Drew Barrymore’s developed but eventually jettisoned Barbarella and the Second World, a feature film adaptation of the Jean-Claude Forest comic book previously brought to screens as Roger Vadim’s classic ‘60s Jane Fonda vehicle. Joining us for this talk is John August, the celebrated
Talk about bizarre! Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 19 featured Erin dealing with a stalker, but not one that meant her any harm. This case got weirder by the minute, and she ended up being the hero who saved her stalker’s life. What kind of stalking story was this? Lenny the stalker was mostly harmless.
News Almost Famous Musical Coming to Broadway Cameron Crowe wrote the book and co-wrote lyrics for the 2019 stage adaptation of his 2000 movie By Allison Hussey April 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Cameron Crowe, April 2022 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Facebook Twitter A stage musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s Almost
Studio brass wowed theater owners this week with Maverick: Top Gun, Avatar: The Way of Water and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse among other tentpoles. But they were also clear at the just-wrapped CinemaCon that a reviving box office requires a wide breadth of content. “If we narrow what we bring to theaters, our audience will get
Looking for a great mystery? This year’s slate of Edgar Allan Poe winners, given by the Mystery Writers of America, was just announced and it has something for every kind of reader. Take a peek: BEST NOVEL Five Decembers by James Kestrel BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR Deer Season by Erin Flanagan Today In Books
Remember, Selling Sunset is a reality show, so the stars’ actions can have real-life ramifications. Which is why star Mary Fitzgerald is sounding off on that alleged bribe from season five. For those who’ve yet to finish the season, in episode 10, fellow realtor Emma Hernan told Mary and Oppenheim Group boss Jason Oppenheim that rival Christine Quinn offered one of
Lee and Clementine may be the de-facto leads of Telltale’s episodic series, but it’s Kenny’s story that has always stayed with me the most. At a casual glance, Kenny is portrayed as a stereotypical Florida hick. Fiercely protective of what’s his, quick to anger, and capable of selfish, stupid acts. As his story progresses, however,
Vogue legend André Leon Talley touched the lives of many — including some fashion heavyweights — many of which came out to celebrate his life. The invitation-only funeral service was held Thursday in New York … with a guest list that included Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart, Naomi Campbell, Gayle King, Karlie Kloss, Marc Jacobs and