Lauren Appell: Dr. Seuss silenced – sobering lessons as cancel culture strikes beloved author

Brooklyn Beckham is days away from marrying Nicola Peltz – and the weeks prior to their star-studded nuptials have been a whirlwind for the 22-year-old.MORE: New details about David Beckham's role at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's wedding revealedThe star celebrated his birthday earlier this month, on 4 March, and it was just three days later that Brooklyn made a big change to his professional life.WATCH: Victoria Beckham reveals incredible Easter gifts from Nicola PeltzThe eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham signed with Creative Artists Agency for representation in all areas.READ: Victoria Beckham to reunite with Spice Girls at son Brooklyn's weddingRELATED: David Beckham shows off his suit for Brooklyn's wedding to Nicola Peltz and WOWIn the exclusive announcement, which was featured in The Hollywood Reporter, the groom-to-be was referred to as a "content creator" as well as an "aspiring chef" – with no mention whatsoever about his family connections. Brooklyn recently signed with Creative Artists Agency and has made changes to his social mediaThe article detailed his current number of Instagram followers, 13 million, as well as his eight-episode Facebook Messenger show, Cookin' with Brooklyn, his fashion photography work, and his past jobs as a model.Since this big announcement, Brooklyn has taken a different approach to social media and has only shared posts centered around his professional activities.He has shared five different recipes, his latest, Beef Wellington, posted this week, several updates promoting his latest campaign with Pepe Jeans, in which he features alongside his fiancée Nicola, and another one about an electric car.

Just hours after announcing her father Bruce Willis was retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, Rumer Willis shared some throwback snaps.The 33-year-old Rumer, the oldest of the 67-year-old's five daughters, revealed the news on Instagram Monday morning, revealing the aphasia was, 'impacting his cognitive abilities.'Just a few hours after the announcement, Rumer took to her Instagram story to share throwback snaps from her time growing up with the action icon. Throwback:Just hours after announcing her father Bruce Willis was retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, Rumer Willis shared some throwback snapsThe first photo featured a shirtless Bruce holding Rumer in a white dress as a newborn, with a big smile on his face as he held his first child.The second photo featured a fully-dressed Willis kissing the top of Rumer's head as she wore a blue dress.

Manchester United look like they will finally move to solve their biggest problem area on the pitch this summer with the signing of a new centre-midfielder.

EastEnders fans were left very distracted as Kat Slater found the knife Tommy Salter used to stab bully Sid as there was one glaring continuity error. Albert Square's Kat Slater - played by Jessie Wallace for more than two decades - has been at her wit's end with Tommy's reckless behaviour in recent soap scenes.As Kat is unaware that her son is being bullied at school, she calmly confronts him and he confesses what's happening.Earlier in the episode, Tommy took the bladed object out of his school bag but quickly shoved it back in the rucksack moments before his mum entered the living room.Despite Tommy accidentally stabbing bully Sid with a kitchen knife last week, fans were baffled as to how they were no traces of blood.

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley helped promote and celebrate Asian culture with a special Netflix dinner... where she also revealed her character's fate for Season 3.The 27-year-old Surrey UK native, who plays Viscountess Kate Bridgerton, stunned in white while hosting the event atArth Bar & Kitchen Wednesday in Culver City.She also confirmed to Deadlinethat she will return for Season 3, along with her on-screen husband Viscount Anthony (Jonathan Bailey).

Country crooner Eric Church has shared his love for his home state of North Carolina both in his music and in interviews over the years, including his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team.And with UNC set to face off against rival Duke in the Final Four of the men's NCAA tournament for the first time this weekend, Church proved his devotion by canceling a sold-out concert in order to catch Saturday's big game.The singer, 44,was slated to perform for an audience of thousands atthe AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, but an email was sent out to ticket-holders on Wednesday informing them of the cancelation. Controversial: Country music star Eric Church announced he was canceling his sold out show in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday so he could watch his beloved North Carolina Tar Heel face off against the Duke Blue Devils in one of the two Final Four NCAA men's tournament gamesChurch would call his decision to cancel his sold out show atAT&T Center in San Antonio on Saturday the 'the most selfish thing' he's ever asked of his fans to do.But still, in a messagevia Ticketmaster, to his fans, dubbed the Church Choir, theNorth Carolina native made his case, imploring them to understand his decision and why the game means so much to him.

Kim Kardashian proved to be her own best advertisement yet again as she modeled skimpy new pieces from her shapewear brand SKIMS on Wednesday.The reality TV star, 41, looked incredible as she squeezed her famous curves into a perfectly-tailored grey T-shirt and matching panties, from the brand's 'new vintage' collection.The brunette stunner also took to her Instagram Stories to proudly share that SKIMS has been named one of the most influential companies of 2022 by Time100. Modeling her brand: Kim Kardashian proved to be her own best advertisement yet again as she modeled skimpy new pieces from her shapewear brand SKIMS on WednesdayIn the first video, posted to the official SKIMS account, the social media influencer is seen in a scoop neck long-sleeve top, retailing for $42, and underwear that shows off her toned midriff and legs.

Bachelor Nation's Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick spoke about their plan to start a family in the future during an interview with E! News that was shared on Wednesday.The 36-year-old reality television personality and her fiance discussed several topics during the sit-down, and expressed that they were happy to be able to start a future together.The former Bachelorette lead also noted that her immediate future would ideally include a 'wedding, hopefully babies' during the conversation. Looking to the future:Bachelor Nation's Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick spoke about their plan to start a family in the future during an interview with E! News that was shared on Wednesday; they are seen in 2021Bristowe also noted that, in addition to her expectations about her family, she wanted to prioritize her professional interests.'I want to keep growing my businesses.

It appears as though Britney Spears has caught a flight out of Los Angeles to Hawaii.On Wednesday, the seeminglyexuberant pop princess took to Instagram and dropped an exercise video showing her put on a workout exhibition where she revealed she was in Maui.'Warming it up in Maui !!! Literally smiling and glowing !!!' the Piece Of Me star, 40, confessed in the caption of the sped-up clip that shows her flaunting her womanly curves, adding,'When I come here and workout … it's the best day ever !!!' Social media butterfly: Britney Spears confessed she was 'smiling and glowing' during a workout in the gym in Maui, Hawaii that she documented on Instagram on WednesdayFor an added touch, Spears dropped Audrey Nuna's catchy groove song Dollah Bills into the video.She continued: 'Pssss you have to understand I'm excited to be out of my house so I love dancing in the gym !!!!!' Returning to one of her favorite pastimes since going on hiatus from performing, Brit showcased her fab figure on the social media platform in skimpy black shorts and a red crop top.

Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan were seen enjoying a chat in New York City Wednesday, as they prepare to work on their forthcoming motion picture Maestro, which will begin filming in May.Cooper, 47, donned a navy blue Adidas windbreaker with dark green pants and grey sneakers with red laces. The Oscar-nominated A Star Is Born actor had his wavy brown locks parted on the daytime stroll.Mulligan, 36, kept warm on the spring day in a long grey coat with off-white pants and white sneakers, donning a black ball cap over her blonde locks.

Machine Gun Kelly admitted that his romance with Megan Fox amounts to his 'first true intense relationship' during a chat with Howard Stern on Wednesday morning.The rapper-turned-punk rocker even said he worried that the two were in a 'dangerous place' early on in their relationship, according to Billboard.However, the 31-year-old musician calmed down Stern when he clarified that he didn't have a 'death wish,' contrary to what dark songs likeSid & Nancy might suggest. Serious: Machine Gun Kelly, 31, admitted that his romance with Megan Fox amounts to his 'first true intense relationship' during a chat with Howard Stern on Wednesday morning in LA'This is the first true intense relationship that I’ve been in,' MGK (born Colson Baker) explained.He added that his song 5150 was the first track he wrote for his recent album Sellout, and he said its dark lyrics were inspired by his worries that he and Megan were in a 'dark place' early in their relationship.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott keep proving that they’re couple goals.

Katy Perry is to launch a podcast based on the life of Elizabeth Taylor. The 37-year-old pop star has "always felt a kinship" towards the iconic actress - who died in 2011 at the age of 79 - and will narrate the ten-part audio series 'Elizabeth the First'. In a statement, Katy said: "Like most people, I was attracted to her glamour, and in my own life, I continue to find myself referencing her through some of my visuals.

brain, typically the left side, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. That damage can be the result of stroke, head injury, a brain tumor, some sort of infection or dementia. Symptoms — which involve difficulty with speech and comprehension — can come on suddenly after a stroke or head trauma, or gradually as a result of brain tumor or progressive disease.

slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, received several standing ovations at a soldout show in Boston before he even told one joke. But Rock only briefly addressed the slap, saying he was “still kind of processing what happened" Sunday. He never mentioned Smith nor his wife by name.

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Out of Death with Bruce in his comfort zone as the retired cop who has to take on a terrifying situation. Related: Bruce Willis to retire from acting due to aphasia diagnosis But even there, Willis’s coolly amiable, faintly contemptuous, always battle-ready presence sprinkled a little much-needed vinegar in the blandness.

John Oliver on Sunday night lambasted Fox News andGlenn Beck over their reactions to the news that six Dr. Seuss books would cease being published due to racist imagery.

Americans love a good reality show, add in the British royals and Oprah and you have all the makings for must-see TV. That’s exactly what happened Sunday night when CBS aired Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

the subject of racial reckoning. On March 2 — what would have been the late author and illustrator’s 117th birthday — the company that oversees Seuss’ publications announced that they were pulling licensing rights to six titles, due to racially insensitive depictions of Asian and Black characters.

Tuesday, March 2, marks National Read Across America Day, which also coincides with famous children’s author Dr. Seuss’ birthday.  The mind behind such beloved children’s characters as The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch and The Lorax was commemorated by the National Education Association by making his birthday synonymous with his life’s work – getting kids into reading through sheer entertainment.