Teachers union honcho Randi Weingarten’s 2025 book Why Fascists Are Afraid of Teachers is not just a self-promotional, self-glorifying soliloquy: The unreadable screed has also been a useful cash conduit for Weingarten and her friends to make money on the back of teachers union dues. Weingarten’s book was a “group project.” A Freedom Foundation analysis … Read more
Local News Schirripa and his famous Dachshund WillieBoy team up for “WillieBoy Eats the World.” Steve Schirripa and WillieBoy sit by the beach. Courtesy/Steve Schirripa The public is star-struck when they see him walking down the street. They ask for photos when he dines out, from Rhode Island to California. There’s a one-off Marc Jacobs … Read more
Trading Beauty Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery traces the evolution of the Western art market from the medieval era to the present day. Courtesy Valentina Castellani and Gagosian May is a major art month in the New York art world, with a host of fairs on the docket and one of … Read more
los angeles — Star Jonathan Bailey, known for his roles in ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Wicked’, is getting the comic book treatment! In celebration of his birthday on April 25, TidalWave Comics is turning his life story into a riveting and lively comic and the latest installment in the “FAME” biographical series. The comic, titled Fame: Jonathan … Read more
Meena Harris’ book “Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea” introduced readers to Maya. Now, she’s continuing the story with a new title, “Maya’s Big Question,” centered on curiosity and asking bigger questions. Harris revealed the cover on Instagram and shared what readers can expect from Maya’s next chapter. “It’s about a little girl named Maya (who … Read more
Tatyana Ali is adding children’s book author to her growing list of credits with the release of Aszi and the Octopus. The actress and mom of two recently spoke with Scholastic Press Kid Reporter Enya Yang about the inspiration behind the book, how creativity shows up at home, and more. When asked what inspired Aszi … Read more
The many differences between the Project Hail Mary film and the book are causing some friction. The sci-fi adventure blockbuster, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name. Including the $3 million price for acquiring the rights to the novel, Amazon … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo’s new music video for Book of Love (2026), a collaborative charity album led by War Child UK, focuses on the experiences of children growing up in war zones. The video was filmed by the children themselves, and shows a direct look at daily life in places affected by war. Instead of hiring professional … Read more
Livin’ on the edge! A new book about the band Aerosmith reveals that the band’s frontman, Steven Tyler, often clashed with his music label over his raunchy lyrics. According to Raised on Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola — the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986, by music journalist Paul Rees, the label brought in one of … Read more
los angeles — Emmy Award-winning late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is the next celebrity whose life has been featured in TidalWave Comic’s “FAME” biographical series! The FAME series explores the lives, professional and cultural impact of its subjects. Previously, FAME: Jimmy Kimmel has spotlighted other late-night hosts like Joan Rivers, Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert, following … Read more