
Books: 5 books that explore LGBTQ teen and young adult life
anacortesnow.com > news...considers as “must-reads” for this summer Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram Penguin Random House Written... ...is a list that Alexander, who has just stepped down as the children"s and young adult fiction section editor for the Los Angeles Review of Books,... ...Highly recommended for its sensitivity and authenticity Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution "Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution" by Kacen Callender Abrams... ...Books Kacen Callender, whose groundbreaking “Felix Ever After” delighted readers with its tale of a Black trans boy learning how to navigate being...

Hollywood writers still going strong, a month after strike began
wwno.org...Our passion is not decreased," said Teresa Huang, a writer and actor who stopped working on a Netflix show when the strike started.... ...Huang, who's also a member of SAG-AFTRA, organized a special K-POP themed picket outside Universal Studios.... ...These kinds of events have kept up the writers" spirits, said Cheech Manohar, a WGA strike captain who's also a member of SAG -AFTRA.... ...There have been other picket line theme days, including singles events, Greta Gerwig appreciation day, Pride and drag queen day, and reunions for...

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' actors Brian Tochi and Kenn Scott on ...
phoenixnewtimes.com > arts...Phoenix's independent source of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" actors Brian Tochi and Kenn Scott on how the 1990 movie has held up Trending Arts... ...& Culture Join the New Times community and help support independent local journalism in Phoenix....

What's worth streaming in June 2023: Hulu -2-
morningstar.com > news...Disney+ is rolling out its first Marvel series of the year with "Secret Invasion" (June 23), starring Samuel L Jackson, Emilia Clarke, Cobie Smulders... ...and Ben Mendelsohn Billed as a Cold War--style paranoia thriller, Jackson's Nick Fury will lead an effort to save humanity by foiling shapeshifting... ...installment of the motorized misadventures of former "Top Gear" trio Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, who must drive 1,400 miles... ...Gavaris, Travis Nelson and Julia Stiles; the Australian comedy/mystery series"Deadloch" (June 2); and "The Grand Tour: Eurocrash" (June 16), a new...

Disney Plus Schedule June 5-11: New TV & Movies Being Added
yahoo.com > entertainment...The ensemble cast includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Joel David Moore, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco... ..., Michelle Yeoh, and more.... ...Jesse Garcia is leading a cast that includes Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Tony Shalhoub, among others. Hailey"s on It!... ...Eva Longoria (The Young and the Restless) directed the film from a script by Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chávez....

Padma Lakshmi Leaving Top Chef After 20 Seasons — Read Statement - AOL
aol.com > entertainment...Host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi has announced that she is leaving the Bravo cooking competition after 20 seasons.... ...,” Lakshmi wrote on Twitter.... ...“Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show... ...Hulu"s above-mentioned Taste the Nation dropped its second season on May 5; there has been no word yet on a Season 3 pickup....

Hollywood writers still going strong, a month after strike began
wpr.org...Our passion is not decreased," said Teresa Huang, a writer and actor who stopped working on a Netflix show when the strike started.... ...Teresa Huang is a member of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.... ...These kinds of events have kept up the writers" spirits, said Cheech Manohar, a WGA strike captain who's also a member of SAG -AFTRA.... ...Huang, who's also a member of SAG-AFTRA, organized a special K-POP themed picket outside Universal Studios....

Transcript: Hollywood Execs' Summer Bummer
theankler.com...This is Sean McNulty from The Wakeup Newsletter here at The Ankler, here on the Jersey Shore on Friday, June 2nd. The morning of June 2nd.... ...I'm of course joined by Richard Rushfield and Elaine Low in Los Angeles.... ...Well, so these are two pasta salad recipes written by Alison Roman on her newsletter there. Oh, it's a trendy pasta salad.... ...As our coming guest, Nicole LaPorte, can tell you, I did not one, but two pasta salads. So what goes into a pasta salad for you, Richard?...

Pixel Ripped 1978 Offers Second Vid Doc Ahead Of Release
bleedingcool.com > games...Atari has released another video for Pixel Ripped 1978 this morning, offering up another behind-the-scenes look at the game.... ...Where No Man Has Gone Before: Today's stories of Atari's early days are just that: Explore an authentic recreation of the fabled Sunnyvale Atari... ..., California....

Country Power Players
billboard.com...Past Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards entertainer of the year Thomas Rhett earned his 18th No. 1 on Billboard "s Country Airplay chart with... ...Carly Pearce shared her first Grammy Award with Ashley McBryde for their duet “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” the first female pairing to win best... ...Last year, country artist Dylan Scott earned his second Country Airplay No. 1 with “New Truck,” while Lee Brice earned the top 20 Country Airplay... ...Superstars like Luke Combs and Kane Brown continued their hot streaks, while developing artists quickly gained traction, says Lindsey....