Sunday 23 April 2023

Stormzy's #Merky Book festival aims to inspire new generation

The event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie Blackman aimed to inspire a new generation of storytellers.

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It’s Time to Break Up With ‘Indian Matchmaking’


By Iva Dixit from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/Uzp4ewr

The unlikely (but welcome) return of Everything But The Girl

After 24 years, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt are back. But even they weren't sure it was a good idea.

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Saturday 22 April 2023

Barry Humphries: A life in pictures

From outrageous Dame Edna Everage to revolting Les Patterson, Humphries always took centre stage.

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Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0jT2Jc8

Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89

The Australian was known for comic creations such as Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone.

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Testimony Suggests Trump Was at Meeting About Accessing Voting Software


By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/B2JVHd4