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The Body Beautiful: Marjorie Goodson Turns Her Love of Dance into Art in ‘MG’

Marjorie Goodson is the daughter of famed game show producer Mark Goodson (Family Feud, The Price is Right, Beat the Clock). She began at the prestigious School of American Ballet when she was only eight. This experience sparked an enduring love of ballet and dance that would sustain her for…

Aisha K. StaggersSeptember 15, 2017

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‘Paving the Way’: Historical Emmy Firsts

The 69th Emmy Awards air this Sunday, September 17th on CBS, and we’re already predicting the winners. There are a lot of first-time nominations this year, including big names like Reese Witherspoon for Big Little Lies, and Robert De Niro for The Wizard of Lies, as well as some relative newcomers, like Shannon Purser…

Rachel CarterSeptember 15, 2017

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‘A Nation of Immigrants’: The International Emmys Shines a Spotlight on Immigration in America

"No human being is illegal. That is a contradiction in terms. Human beings can be beautiful, they can be right or wrong, but illegal? How can a human being be illegal?" ~Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize winner, Holocaust survivor, Author of Night and Presenter at the 28th Emmy Awards The International Emmys…

Helen BroadSeptember 14, 2017

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Gaffigan’s Humor is Simply Delicious in ‘Food: A Love Story’

You would think that being a snob about food and restaurants, I would turn up my nose at a book about the love of junk food, Pizza Hut, and hunks of overcooked meat on a bun. But you would be wrong. First of all, Gaffigan is funnier ‘n shit no…

Sherri DaleySeptember 11, 2017

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Rion Amilcar Scott ‘Unapologetically’ Broaches Racism and Oppression in ‘Insurrections’

Last night I was walking down Prospect St. in Stamford, Connecticut and I found myself trailing behind a black man wearing a black hoodie. My pace was significantly quicker than his. As I was about to turn to the front door of my apartment building, I was almost on the…

Matt GillickSeptember 6, 2017

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The Face: Fornasetti’s Unique Vision Lives On

It’s rare for an artist’s work to transcend time, speaking to each new generation regardless of changing trends. But that’s exactly the case with the work of Piero Fornasetti, an Italian artist whose graphic and imaginative designs feel just as relevant today. Fornasetti lived from 1913 to 1988, creating thousands…

Rachel CarterSeptember 6, 2017

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In ‘The New Old Me,’ Meredith Maran Proves 60 Can Be the New 20

A great undiscovered jewel, and from what I infer, a book that deserves to get into every single book club in the nation, and beyond. My enthusiasm is perhaps excessive. There comes a time when a book appears and has valuable lessons to teach us. We learn something we never…

Frederic ColierAugust 29, 2017

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BookTrib Remembers Michael Jackson on His 59th Birthday!

The greatest artist of the MTV generation was the late Michael Jackson. His videos thrilled and titillated in the 1980s and were among the most anticipated television events in history. While he left us in 2009 and had not appeared at the VMA awards show in some time prior to…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 29, 2017

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Before She was a Chef, Julia Child was…a Spy?! A New TV Show Looks at Child’s Early Life

Yep, you read that right. And in a recent announcement from Deadline, ABC revealed plans for an upcoming dramedy series based on Child’s double life. Helmed by executive producers Benjamin Brand and Adam Goldworm (Aperture Entertainment) and set for weekly one-hour slots, Julia will imagine a fictional scenario in which…

Early Bird BooksAugust 29, 2017

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Historic Wonder and What-if’s Bring James Mauro’s ‘Twilight’ to Life

I needed to read Twilight at the World of Tomorrow because Mauro is a friend of mine. I was a little nervous because I didn’t know what I was going to say if I didn’t like it. I couldn’t imagine Jim writing anything mediocre – he was, after all, once…

Sherri DaleyAugust 28, 2017

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‘I Want My MTV’: A Literary Guide to the 1984 VMA Awards

Billboard called 1984 "pop music's best year ever," and many agree that it was a magical musical time where not only could we hear music, but we could see it; and MTV was instrumental in making that happen. While there was much to be concerned with on the political front…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 25, 2017

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VMA Week: Photographer Afshin Shahidi Gives BookTrib a ‘Private View’ of Icons Prince, Beyonce in an Exclusive Interview

One of my favorite pictures of Prince is the cover photo of Afshin Shahidi’s forthcoming book, Prince: A Private View. One of the reasons I am so enamored of this picture is due to the striking contrast of black and white in Prince’s clothing against the simplistic set--- what…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 25, 2017

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America the Beautiful: 8 Books That Open Your Heart and Mind

For some time, the political discourse in America has not reflected our core value of inclusion and it appears intolerance is at an all-time high. Following the Charlottesville incident, which left 32-year old Heather Heyer dead and 19 others injured earlier this month, more people are standing up and rejecting…

Rachel CarterAugust 24, 2017

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10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. One of the most fascinating parts of studying history is diving deep into the life of a man or woman who helped to shape the world we live in today. Readers who share that sentiment are in luck. We’ve rounded up ten biographies that…

BookishAugust 23, 2017

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2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

The most unforgettable and bizarre year in VMA history was 2009. Michael Jackson was dead, Lady Gaga was gross, Brittany Spear's made a comeback and Hip-Hop ruled. However, the one thing that is forever etched in the annals of VMA history was the moment Kanye West jumped on stage and…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 22, 2017

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A ‘Ballad’ for Dorothy Parker on What Would Have Been Her 124th Birthday

I first learned of Dorothy Parker not from reading her work, but from a song. The Ballad of Dorothy Parker was the fourth track on Prince's 1987 album, Sign O' The Times. In the song, Dorothy Parker was not a writer, but a waitress. Later, as a communications and journalism…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 22, 2017

The Body Beautiful: Marjorie Goodson Turns Her Love of Dance into Art in ‘MG’

‘Paving the Way’: Historical Emmy Firsts

‘A Nation of Immigrants’: The International Emmys Shines a Spotlight on Immigration in America

Gaffigan’s Humor is Simply Delicious in ‘Food: A Love Story’

Rion Amilcar Scott ‘Unapologetically’ Broaches Racism and Oppression in ‘Insurrections’

The Face: Fornasetti’s Unique Vision Lives On

In ‘The New Old Me,’ Meredith Maran Proves 60 Can Be the New 20

BookTrib Remembers Michael Jackson on His 59th Birthday!

Before She was a Chef, Julia Child was…a Spy?! A New TV Show Looks at Child’s Early Life

Historic Wonder and What-if’s Bring James Mauro’s ‘Twilight’ to Life

‘I Want My MTV’: A Literary Guide to the 1984 VMA Awards

VMA Week: Photographer Afshin Shahidi Gives BookTrib a ‘Private View’ of Icons Prince, Beyonce in an Exclusive Interview

America the Beautiful: 8 Books That Open Your Heart and Mind

10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

A ‘Ballad’ for Dorothy Parker on What Would Have Been Her 124th Birthday

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