Author Colleen Hoover’s word-of-mouth success
NEW YORK — Colleen Hoover's years as a published — and self-published — novelist have been one long, pleasant surprise.
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Cyprus recovers looted 18th century church doors from Japan
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus' Orthodox Church formally took charge Thursday of two ornately decorated 18th century doors stolen from a church in the ethnically...
Paris’ Arc de Triomphe is being wrapped in fabric
PARIS — The city of Paris is unveiling a monumental artwork built around an actual monument: the Arc the Triomphe completely wrapped in silver...
Elton John postpones European shows after hip injury
LONDON — Elton John says he is postponing European dates on his world tour until 2023 so that he can have an operation on...
At London’s Old Vic, ‘Camp Siegfried’ probes American Nazis
LONDON — What could be more American than summer camp? It has fresh air, sailing, cookouts — and, in Bess Wohl’s new play, swastikas.
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White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
WASHINGTON — The White House offered Wednesday to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration’s doctors to address her questions about the...
Official: Reality TV star sentenced for Ponzi scheme, fraud
ATLANTA — A former cast member on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has been sentenced to more than 17 years...
Review: Drag queen dreams in ‘Talking About Jamie’
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” a predictable and glossy...
Van Zweden to leave New York Philharmonic after 2023-24
NEW YORK — Jaap van Zweden will leave the New York Philharmonic at the end of the 2023-24 season after six years as music...
Award longlists announced for translation, children’s books
NEW YORK — Stories ranging from retellings of the myths of Paul Bunyan and of Hans Christian Andersen's “The Snow Queen” to a look...