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Why is the author Colleen Hoover so controversial?
In the Spotlight Both the works and rampant popularity of the 'It Ends With Us' author are regularly questioned
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Home Is Where We Start by Susanna Crossman: a 'delicate and wise' abuse memoir
The Week Recommends Crossman revisits her painful childhood in this 'disturbing and moving' memoir
By The Week UK Published
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
Speed Read The famous couple are splitting after two years of marriage
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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When actors become brands, fans become disillusioned
In the Spotlight What happens when the side hustles outshine the performances?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Rawdogging flights: as bad an idea as it sounds?
Talking Point Viral trend of travelling without entertainment, food or movement could offer mental respite and challenge, but risks boredom, dehydration and deep-vein thrombosis
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Did Kamala Harris kill brat?
Talking Points Pop culture phenomenon co-opted by presidential candidate sparks claims brat is over
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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In 'Twisters,' there are no winds of (climate) change
Talking Points The weather-focused blockbuster kicks up a swirl of controversy over a conspicuous and deliberate omission
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Malaysia travel guide: the true Asia, two ways
The Week Recommends Combine a city break in Kuala Lumpur with island relaxation on Langkawi for the best of multicultural Malaysia
By Kari Wilkin, The Week UK Published
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Sabrina Carpenter and Spotify conspiracy theories
In the Spotlight Popularity of viral hit Espresso sparks accusations of modern 'payola' and algorithm hijacking by streaming platforms
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The complex art of choosing Glastonbury headliners
In the Spotlight Festival's line-up has 'raised eyebrows' with effort to 'capture the musical zeitgeist'
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The spiraling chaos at Paramount
The Explainer The company tried to find a lifeline with Skydance, but the deal didn't pan out
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Taylor Swift vs. The Beatles: who's bigger?
In the Spotlight With US megastar's 'Eras' tour arriving in Liverpool, comparisons to the Fab Four and Beatlemania abound
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Viola's Room: a 'darkly alluring' gothic tale
The Week Recommends Immersive theatre company returns with this eerie production narrated by Helena Bonham Carter
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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10 concert tours to see this summer
The Week Recommends Hang out in the sunshine with a variety of live shows
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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