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59 Lamb's Conduit Street, Holborn, London WC1; persephonebooks.co.ukThis London classic started out as a specialist in travel books. Daunt Books remains an independent bookseller, with nine shops across England.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticWhen a documentary is called “The Meaning of Hitler,” there are two things you know off the bat. One is that the film probably won’t live up to that title — and doesn’t have to, because how could it? The other thing you know is that it’s trying for something audacious, placing itself on the high bar of who-was-Adolf-Hitler? meditation.

 Jennifer Lopez  stripped down for her new music. The 51-year-old singer unveiled Wednesday the official cover art for her upcoming single In The Morning, which drops Friday, Nov.

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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWhen Darcy C. Scanlin was hired as the production designer of “Uncle Frank,” she had a very good idea of what writer and director Alan Ball wanted.All she had to do was read the script.Scanlin tells Variety that the pages were full of notes describing every location in exacting detail.

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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPrentice Penny wants to see life imitate art — imitating life — in joining the effort to inspire people to buy from Black-owned businesses this holiday shopping season.The showrunner and executive producer of “Insecure,” the HBO comedy created by and starring Issa Rae, is among the guests on Friday’s finale of Facebook’s “#BuyBlack Friday,” a series aimed at turning the annual post-Thanksgiving shopping event into a call for consumers to support Black-owned businesses throughout the entire holiday season.Penny noted that at the end of “Insecure” Season 4, Rae’s character started her own small business as a “cultural curator,” supporting local entrepreneurs, and the next season will build on the exploration of

Drake, Tiwa Savage, Giggs and Ray BLK.Alec, meanwhile, was most recently the co-head of A&R at Atlantic Records, where he oversaw the rise of artists including Jess Glynne, Stormzy and Burna Boy.They’ll be joined by Alex’s former Island colleague Amy Tettey, who will be joining the team as managing director after 11 years.Alex Boateng said: “Especially in these times, this is a real privilege. I’m proud our collective journey now includes partnering a legendary label with a style that only London and the UK can provide.

teacher smacked one of his pupils on the bottom with a ruler as he carried out repeated sex attacks on her over a two year period. James Skelton Smith, 58, admitted sexually assaulting the girl, who was aged between 14 and 17, on several occasions.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music U.K. has today announced the launch of 0207 Def Jam, a new frontline label and the U.K.

Devon Live.Mark, who was known to suffer from swallowing difficulties following throat surgery after he was born, was taken outside and sat on a bench with the employee while they waited for an ambulance to arrive.While continuing to try and drink more water, his condition worsened and he collapsed and began to lose consciousness.Passersby, along with the manager of the Premier Inn, helped the employee perform first aid under the instruction of a 999 call handler.An air ambulance arrived within five minutes, but sadly Mark was unable to be revived.The cause of his death was cardio respiratory arrest, and laryngeal obstruction by food and vomit.

After Hours, spending several successful weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and being so dedicated to his art that he sported literal and and public appearances, didn't earn a single nomination. Not even in the pop categories, where he should have been a definite shoe-in.Imagine releasing the most streamed R&B album of all time and receiving ZERO Grammy nominations.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorOne of the most prominent legacy Black theaters in America is transforming itself, and it’s more than just a pandemic-era pivot. In the coming years, Penumbra Theater in St.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards are being announced in an hour-long livestream presentation on Grammy.com and the Recording Academy’s social media platform. Variety is updating the nominees as they come in; refresh this page after the announcements get underway at noon ET/9 a.m.

NOEL Gallagher's daughter Anais posed in lingerie for a racy Christmas-themed shoot. The 20-year-old, the Oasis star's daughter with ex-wife Meg Mathews, is appearing in a new Bluebella campaign.

A pair of guitars the late Eddie Van Halen designed and played onstage are heading to the auction block as part of Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock ‘N’ Roll, one in a series of high-dollar auctions set to commence next week in Beverly Hills for Julien’s Auctions.'Eddie Van Halen thrilled audiences with his virtuosic and electrifying guitar playing on his stripe designed electric guitars in his high energy performances while flying through the air,' a description on the auction site read.It continued: 'At center stage of this auction will be two of these important guitars custom designed and played by the lead guitarist and co-founder of the American rock band Van Halen.' Going once, going twice:A pair of guitars the late Eddie Van Halen designed

Jamie Lang Heading into this year’s Guadalajara’s Co-Production Meetings, the team behind Michelle Garza’s maternal horror flick “Huesera” has shared with Variety news of a new minority co-producer, choreographer and key casting details.“Huesera” is produced by Paulina Villaviencio from Mexico’s Disruptiva Films and Edher Campos of Machete Producciones.

Touché Amoré have certainly mixed things up with the videos from this year's immense Lament. The post-hardcore band rolled out a mini-movie for "Limelight" before leaning into their cuddlier side with the pup-filled visual for "Reminders." Today, premiering below, is the conceptual and somewhat stark accompaniment for the album's title track.

From £160, McQueensWith clients such as Dior, Gucci, Mulberry, Burberry and more, Biscuiteers is the cream of the crop when it comes to sweet treats. Lockdown is no obstacle to the bakers at the Notting Hill boutique, with the School of Icing moving online.Participants can choose between booking a slot in a group workshop, or reserving a private session, which are recommended for families or individuals looking to go at their own pace.

A post shared by Amelia Freer Nutrition (@ameliafreer)We take our whippet, Mabel, to the river to play Pooh-sticks and look for swans. Then we feed the chickens and see if there are any leeks or potatoes to dig out of the vegetable garden for lunch.

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