Ishmael Reed among winners of Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

Jenna Bush Hager's book out in the wild.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheIt was spotted by the Today Show host in her local Target, and she captioned the post: "So excited," tagging Jenna and her twin sister Barbara with whom she wrote the children's book.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager shares bad news with Savannah GuthrieThe Superpower Sisterhood hit the shelves on 19 April, and the siblings are currently touring Texas from 21 April at places close to their heart – including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, named after their grandmother, on 21 April and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, named after their grandfather, on 23 April.The pair are the daughters of former President George W.

NEW YORK -- Viola Davis' latest honor is not for her acting, but for her writing. The Oscar winner's upcoming memoir, “Finding Me,” is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick.“Finding Me,” which comes out next Tuesday, traces Davis' journey from what she has called a “crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island” to acclaim for her work on stage and screen.

Wordle. As the Times named Joseph Kahn its new executive editor Tuesday, succeeding former honcho Dean Baquet, the Old Gray Lady sanctioned a splashy portrait and profile of their nascent leader for New York Magazine — which captured the promotion in a disarmingly seductive way.The resulting, perhaps unintentional, erotica — featuring enough arched-back and come hither gazes to make pinup pioneers Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe proud — might just drive foot fetishists everywhere into a frenzy, as well.

à la the Oscars. Amid the fallout from last month’s Oscars slap, producers for the upcoming Tony Awards are warning potential copycats to refrain from following suit — or they’ll face severe consequences.

New York radio station Hot 97, where he once worked. “Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the statement read. “A dominant figure in hip-hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time.

Keith Grayson, the influential hip hop mixtape artist, graffiti icon and New York radio host known professionally as DJ Kay Slay, died on Sunday. He was 55. Grayson’s family confirmed the news Monday after he had been battling Covid-19.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the emotional moment she burst into tears when her twin sister Barbara went into labor six weeks early.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheJenna and Barbara, who are about to release their upcoming children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, are extremely close and Jenna shared that when she got the phone call she "started bawling" before remembering that it was "not helpful" and she wneeded to "stay calm".WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush after sharing emotional story about daughters"Of course, I was nervous for her and knew that she was unprepared physically — meaning she didn't have the diapers or the nursery set up," the mom-of-three told People."But she was, of course, prepared because I think she has all the love to give."MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's stunning on-air appearanceBarbara and husband Craig Coyne welcomed their first daughter, Cora Georgia, on 27 September 2021, but she gave birth in Maine instead of the planned hospital in New York.Barbara also shared the poignant moment that she realized she had given birth in the hospital that was named after her late grandmother, whom Barbara was also named after. The twins are very close"I went there to visit [Cora, who remained in NICU] and looked over on the wall, and it said Barbara Bush Children's Hospital," Barbara shared."So, in many ways, it felt divine that she was born in Maine near where we were married and where we have so many memories as a family."Cora stayed in the NICU for four weeks.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation today announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards, honoring exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media.

Paul Rudd is one of the most beloved actors of our generation, whether it’s making us laugh in Anchorman, proving love isn’t dead in Wanderlust or saving the world in Ant-Man. The 53-year-old New Jersey native first hit the Hollywood scene with a stint on the television show Sisters, then began his heartthrob career playing Alicia Silverstone’s stepbrother in 1995’s Clueless. He even took over the Great White Way with various roles in Broadway productions, including Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things.

NEW YORK -- Megha Majumdar, whose novel “A Burning” was among the most talked about debuts of recent years, is among 10 recipients of a Whiting Award for emerging authors. Fiction writers Claire Boyles and Nana Nkweti, poets Ina Cariño and Anthony Cody and nonfiction writers Anaïs Duplan and Alexis Pauline Gumbs also will receive $50,000 each in prize money.Others honored Wednesday at a Manhattan ceremony include fiction writer Rita Bullwinkel, poet Claire Schwartz and nonfiction writer Jesse McCarthy.“As the world opens up, these brilliant writers open up our world,” said Courtney Hodell, director of Literary Programs for the Whiting Foundation.

Jenna Bush Hager has an exciting month ahead, and it's all to do with something she's been working on with her twin sister, Barbara Bush.MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThe Today star and Barbara are preparing for the release of their children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, and over the weekend Jenna received an exciting delivery in the post.The mom-of-three took to Instagram to share footage of herself unboxing the finished copies of the book from her stylish living room in New York.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager receives an exciting delivery in the post "Look what just arrived... finished copies! Preorder our new picture book, The Superpower Sisterhood! Available April 19th - link in bio," she wrote.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about her childhood in revealing chat with Amy SchumerFans were quick to congratulate the star, with one writing: "Congratulations, can't wait to read this!" while another wrote: "We can't wait to get our hands on a copy!" A third added: "Massive congratulations!"Jenna and Barbara are no strangers to writing books together and their novel Sisters First was a New York Times Number One Bestseller.

EXCLUSIVE: Billie Piper, star of series such as Doctor Who and Penny Dreadful, has landed her next TV gig.

Is art imitating life? Pete Davidson‘s Saturday Night Live sketch seemed to mirror a recent evening he spent with Scott Disick.

New York -- Acclaimed musician Robert Glasper’s magic-infused fingers have touched everything from jazz to hip-hop to R&B, and now he’s included TV series music on his resume by co-scoring the new shows “Bel-Air” and “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The pianist’s musicianship can’t be trapped in any one category — and that’s how he prefers it.“It’s just us not being ashamed of all the music that we have from our ancestors. Black people have given more music to the world than anyone else. Period.

New York -- Acclaimed musician Robert Glasper’s magic-infused fingers have touched everything from jazz to hip-hop to R&B, and now he’s included TV series music on his resume by co-scoring the new shows “Bel-Air” and “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The pianist’s musicianship can’t be trapped in any one category — and that’s how he prefers it.“It’s just us not being ashamed of all the music that we have from our ancestors. Black people have given more music to the world than anyone else. Period.