Take risks and tell the truth: how to write a great short story
Short storiesDrawing on writers from Anton Chekhov to Kit de Waal, Donal Ryan explores the art of writing short fiction. Plus Chris Power on the best books for budding short story writers
The first story I wrote outside of school was about Irish boxer Barry McGuigan. I was 10 and I loved Barry. He’d just lost his world featherweight title to the American Steve Cruz under the hellish Nevada sun and the only thing that could mend my broken heart was a restoration of my hero’s belt.
The Best SNL Blooper Reel Ever
If you liked Justin Bieber's Calvin Klein underwear ad, you're going to love this.
Well, actually, maybe won't. But if you thought the Biebs' Calvin Klein underwear ad was just a little too Bieber-y for your taste, then you're going to love this.
As a nice little mid-week treat, the team at Saturday Night Live decided to release the blooper real from the show's spoof of that now-infamous commercial. It features Cecily Strong in the role of Lara Stone and Kate McKinnon reprising her crowd favorite impersonation of Justin Bieber—and the soon-to-be Ghostbusters star is spot on per usual.
A fangirl who tweeted at her celebrity crush for 5 years is now dating him
Redeem now For many fans, Twitter can be a fun, if fruitless, way to communicate with celebrity crushes. But for Danielle Ceasar, tweeting at actor Jake T. Austin turned into much more.
The pair are now dating, according to a picture Austin posted to his Instagram earlier this month.
Here's a look. "I'm crazy for her," Austin captioned the photo.
Ceasar also posted the same picture, the Daily Mail reports, but her account has since been set to private.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Explains Why He Won't Talk About His Affair in New Book: 'I Blew My Family Up'
Arnold Schwarzenegger is leaving some stones unturned in his new book, Be Useful. The 76-year-old actor and former politician writes that he "won't be rehashing" the details of his marital troubles for the new release, instead choosing to praise his ex-wife for her commitment to their family.
"I blew up my family," Schwarzenegger writes. "No failure has ever felt worse than that."
Be Useful: The Seven Tools For Life is Schwarzenegger's self-help book based on his career as a bodybuilder, actor, politician and everything in between.
Gwen Stefani, 44, shares intimate underwear selfie showing off her new fashion range
Looking Hella Good! Gwen Stefani, 44, shares intimate underwear selfie showing off her new fashion range By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 20:19 EST, 8 July 2014 | Updated: 05:14 EST, 9 July 2014 e-mail 88
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She may be the designer and not the model, but Gwen Stefani certainly looks good in the merchandise.
On Tuesday, the 44-year-old mother-of-three, shared a selfie wearing an item from her new underwear range.
House of the Dragon Hunk Fabien Frankel on Emilia Clarkes Birthday Party and Matt Smi
Ask Fabien Frankel about his favorite “Game of Thrones” character, and the actor drops his head seemingly in agony.
“Where to begin?” he says with a groan. “Oberyn Martell. Tormund. Jon Snow.
In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot by Sarah Mantell Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Sarah Mantell has been awarded the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for their play “In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.” The prestigious honor has been awarded annually since 1978, and is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. Women+ includes trans and nonbinary playwrights.
The theatre and playwriting community gathered at Playwrights Horizons in New York City to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the prize and to honor Mantell and nine other finalists.
Russ Takes A Breather On "Fate"
New Jersey rapper and singer Russ continues to flaunt his consistency with the release of "Fate," his 13th single since early May. His inspiration for the string of singles have varied from women, money, travel, and his rise to the top, though this latest track is a refreshing step back from the artist both sonically and thematically. While last week's "Lake Como" release found Russ taking on the infectious romance of the Summer, "
The spare room
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Photos Of Brighton Man's Renaissance-Inspired Home
4. The spare room The 67-year-old says hasn't had any art lessons before and says he first bought a set of paintbrushes when he was 53.
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Dolly Parton Doesn't Want a Statue of Her Displayed At Tennessee Capi
Getty Dolly Parton doesn't want a bust of her displayed outside the Tennessee Capitol ... she says the timing's just not right.
The legendary country singer turned thumbs down on a proposal from lawmakers in her home state that would honor her with a statue on Capitol grounds.
Dolly says there's just too much going on in the world to spend time, energy, effort and money on putting her on a pedestal .