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Richard Gadd as Donny in Baby Reindeer. The new Netflix series is based on Gadd's autobiographical one-man show. Netflix hide caption
From left, Nile Rodgers, Chappell Roan and Diplo are among the more than 280 musicians who signed a letter to senators in support of concert ticketing reforms. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images for MBJx David Yurman hide caption
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein ,appearing in a Los Angeles courtroom in Oct. 2022. Etienne Laurent/Getty Images hide caption
A new collection of Emily Dickinson's letters has been published by Harvard's Belknap Press, edited by Dickinson scholars Cristanne Miller and Domhnall Mitchell. Three Lions/Getty Images hide caption
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This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to a Dickinson autobiography
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This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to a Dickinson autobiography
Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon star in the 1996 film Bound. Alamy hide caption
Taylor Swift performs onstage at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sept. 20, 2022. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images hide caption
Barbara Walters forged a path for women in journalism, but not without paying a price
A sample of pages from chapter 9 of the book, which profiles poet and essayist Louise Glück. Penguin Press hide caption
In a collection of 40+ interviews, author Adam Moss tries to find the key to creation
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine in Starz series Mary & George. Rory Mulvey/Starz hide caption
'Mary & George' is full of schemes, schisms, corsets, and collars
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After decades creating and publishing recipes, cookbook author Joan Nathan has released what she said is likely her final book, a cookbook and memoir called "My Life in Recipes." Michael Zamora/NPR hide caption
After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's
Playwright Ayad Akhtar on stage at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards in his role as then-president of the organization. Beowulf Sheehan/PEN America hide caption
No matter how old you are, having a happy birthday is one of life's great pleasures, says Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, author of How to Have a Happy Birthday. Click here to download this cake-shaped zine to print and fold at home — the back has helpful birthday tips. Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption
This cake-shaped zine may help you have your happiest birthday yet
The Tortured Poets Department is the latest album from Taylor Swift. Beth Garrabrant/Republic Records hide caption
A voter leaves a voting booth in Concord, N.H., the during primary election on Jan. 23, 2024. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today
Taylor Swift, performing onstage in Sydney, Australia in February. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images hide caption