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A search is under way for two lesbian grandmothers who inspired a new children’s book after a chance encounter with a pantomime dame at Blackpool Pride. The women, whose names …

In a recent interview with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli for the New York Times podcast Popcast, Olivia Rodrigo declared that she’s not a “fashion girl” when asked why she …

Visual referencing has become a core part of production today, maybe even more than ever. As a creative assistant to the director, I spend hours pulling picture references and film …

Stand-up Ray Bradshaw says his mum and dad influenced material in his new show Coda.

See how many novels you can connect with phrases from the plays of William Shakespeare.

Bill Burr sat down with Variety for the inaugural episode of “Anatomy of a Joke,” a new video series spotlighting stand-up comedians and the process behind one of their favorite …

For her latest role as a politician’s wife on The Hunting Wives, Malin Åkerman went straight to the top for her character’s inspiration. The actress, who stars as mysterious socialite …

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s …

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the …

Rob Brydon has said he was inspired by The Traitors as the Welsh actor prepares to return to screens as the host of a new game show. Destination X challenges …