Romeo and Juliet
Now That It’s You by Tawna Fenske - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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BooksHow I kept my ballerina body... aged 54. By dancer Alessandra Ferri
How has Alessandra Ferri, 54, remained in-demand in the youth-worshipping world of ballet? She talks about willpower, six-hour workouts, and ageing exceptionally gracefully<p>On 3 June, Alessandra Ferri will appear in the ballet Marguerite and Armand at the Royal Opera House. As Marguerite Gautier, …
BalletYour Guide to Summer TV 2017
Spring seamlessly blends into summer these days on the television front as there's no rest for the wicked and there's rarely a break for TV lovers. …
TVStill Star-Crossed Cast Photos: Who's Who?
Welcome to Shondaland's next big thing!<p>Still Star-Crossed is a new ABC summer drama that explores the aftermath of the star-crossed lovers' deaths. …
William ShakespeareNicole Kidman Looks Like A Crazed David Bowie From Labyrinth In First Look At New Film!
<b>Nicole Kidman</b> may not know how to clap, but dammit she knows how to accessorize!The <b>Oscar</b> winner has transformed herself once again for a role, this …
Nicole KidmanThe Cutest Thing You'll Read Today: Neighbor Cats Scottie and Sophie Are Falling in Love (and Documenting It on Instagram)
It was love at first sniff.<p>Two years ago in a Boston neighborhood, Scottie spied Sophie, the new rescue cat next door, and was instantly smitten, …
CatsWashington Ballet unrolls a season of world premieres and masterworks
The creative buzz of brand-new work returns in force for the Washington Ballet’s 2017-2018 season, which will feature three world premieres in a single evening, as well as enduring gems and company premieres by such luminaries as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins and John Cranko.<p>Additionally, as a …
William ShakespeareThe Keepers binge recap
Who killed Sister Cathy? <i>The Keepers</i>, from director Ryan White, dives into the life and untimely death of a Baltimore nun, whose unsolved murder still lingers nearly five decades after the fact. As you dive into Netflix’s chilling new true-crime series, follow along as we recap each of the seven …
In teen tale ‘Everything, Everything,’ genuine emotions never get out
Some 41 years after John Travolta played “The Boy in the Plastic Bubble” and 25 years after the debut of the famous “Bubble Boy” episode of …
Everything, Everything Movie Review (2017)
Charismatic film actors can work miracles with so-so material. But there usually comes a point when they can no longer camouflage that the story they …
Driver's LicensesAI Podcast: AI Will Enhance VR, Founder of IBM’s VR/AR Labs Effort Says
Romeo and Juliet. Peanut butter and chocolate. AI and VR.“They are star-crossed lovers, they’re destined for one another,” Director of Product for …
NvidiaWeekend Trip Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in Verona
The perfect trifecta of food, wine, and picturesque views.<p>It makes sense that the historic city which set the scene for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet also houses some of the most beautiful architecture and scenic landscapes out there. It's hard to imagine anyone <i>not</i> falling in …
EuropeApartments proposed for Comic Book College site
A corner that once supported two side-by-side comic book stores is slated to hold a four-story building with apartments and retail, pending city …
Comic BooksRights Report: Week of May 16, 2017
New deals this week for Kristen Simmons, Kathryn Barker, Donna Cooner, and more.
BooksA peace accelerator in the Mideast desert
The opening of the region’s first joint scientific research center brings together Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, Turks, and others for work on a …
Middle EastNo Taboos at the Elysee as Mrs. Macron Signals Change in France - Bloomberg
As Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte settle in to the Elysee Palace, their unconventional partnership stands as a symbol of the changes the new …
FranceA VC's Tale in Five Shoes
If you actually know me, you know I have a bit of a shoe obsession. If you are old enough to remember Imelda Marcos’ closet, just know she has …
ShoesLéonore Baulac becomes a rising star in ballet
Léonore Baulac is the new principal dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, one of the most selective ballet companies in the world alongside Moscow's …
BalletWhen men were paid to trample tulips
A photo in the media this week reminded Kelly Grovier of an episode during the 17th-Century tulip mania, when armed guards patrolled fields and stomped on the bulbs to drive up prices.<p>Shakespeare has a lot to answer for. Without him, there would never have been a “cold-blooded” murder (he coined …
TulipsOntario school board tosses Shakespeare for indigenous writers
Print<p>When parents in Ontario’s Lambton Kent District School Board learned the mandatory Grade 11 English course was being replaced with an indigenous …
EducationPalazzo Victoria, Verona - Roman Ruins & a Love Wall
Have you ever been to Verona? If not, then you really shouldn’t miss this charming Italian city, there is so much to see and do here. Lake Garda and …
EuropeBook Deals: Week of May 15, 2017
McMorris Lands Six Figures at Sourcebooks<p>In a six-figure world rights agreement, Kristina McMorris sold two historical novels, at auction, to …
BooksAsk Dr. Vinny
<i>Dear Dr. Vinny,</i><p><i>What can you tell me about wormwood? I came across wormwood-infused wines when I was in Europe. It gave the wines a bit of an</i> …
AbsintheRomance of words
An early edition of Romeo and Juliet is part of a stunning collection of treasures the British Library has brought to China. Mei Jia reports.The 1599 …
LiteratureWhat's on in Beijing (May 13-19)
Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly roundup of art and exhibitions, music and performances, and trending activities to do …
William ShakespeareReport: ‘Scandal’ Is Coming To An End After Seventh Season
Source: Michael Kovac / Getty<i>Scandal</i> fans might find themselves mourning in upcoming weeks due to news that the series will end after its seventh …
TV17 New Shows to Have on Your Radar This Summer
I live for cheesy, soapy, reality TV in the Summer, but there if you prefer something scripted, there are a handful of new options hitting the small screen this Summer. The major networks all have something in the works, but Netflix is already emerging as a major player. In addition to debuting new …
TVThe Wedding of the Century Took Place This Weekend
After a 2.5-year courtship that began as most modern love stories do, with a YouTube announcement, Oscar-winning screenwriter <b>Dustin Lance Black</b> and …
WeddingsShakespeare According to Tumblr
Do you find it difficult to relate to life according to a 16th century English playwright? Never traded places with your twin brother just to mess …
BooksTom Daley and Dustin Lance Black share stunning first wedding photos (and deny THAT Romeo and Juliet rumour)
<b>Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black have shared the first photographs of their stunning wedding at Bovey Castle, while also denying reports of a Romeo</b> …
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