Priyanka Chopra Jonas dishes on the director who said she needed plastic surgery

In her new memoir coming out Tuesday, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas recalls the pressure she felt to conform to the film industry's beauty standards. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-02-08 23:44:01 UTC ]
News tagged with: #memoir coming #film industry #beauty standards #memoir

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Priyanka Chopra Jonas dishes on the director who said she needed plastic surgery'

Judd Apatow gets comedians to dish in ‘Sicker in the Head’

In Judd Apatow's "Sicker in the Head," the filmmaker asks other creative types to delve into their process. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-02 10:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #judd apatow #creative types

Is media platform Nextdoor a friend in need or a vigilante nightmare?

The fast-growing media platform claims its mission is to foster community spirit – which it mainly does. But can it control the spread of misinformation?Introducing its financial results earlier this month for the fourth quarter of 2021, the community-based social networking platform Nextdoor... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-20 09:00:52 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #core mission #kinder world #fourth quarter #covid pandemic #digital media

Do libraries need social workers on staff? Some librarians say yes

As London Public Library in southwestern Ontario commits to adding a full-time addiction and mental health specialist to its staff, experts say more social work training and support is exactly what urban libraries need. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2022-03-16 19:33:18 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries

Margot Atwell Named Executive Director and Publisher of Feminist Press

The former director of outreach and international for Kickstarter plans to build on the Press’s mission of centering marginalized voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #feminist press

Stop moaning about sensitivity readers – if there was diversity in publishing we wouldn’t need them | Juno Dawson

Since 2011, all my book editors have been white. Why wouldn’t I want another perspective on the characters I invent?Until a few years ago, only publishing industry insiders would have understood the role of the sensitivity reader. Then came American Dirt. The Jeanine Cummins novel sold to a US... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-08 09:00:06 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #juno dawson #american dirt #jeanine cummins #seven-figure advance #marginalised groups #publishing industry

Book Fair Directors on Ukraine: ‘We Cannot Remain Silent’

The leadership of 14 international book fairs in 13 nations agree to suspend contact with Russian state institutions and agencies. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Free Expression and Critical Voices’ e continue to receive new messages relative to Vladimir Putin’s war on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-08 01:04:51 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #porter anderson #vladimir putin #book fair

Lia Ronnen Named Publisher, Editorial Director at Workman

Effective May 2, Ronnen will assume the role of publisher and editorial director of Workman's adult publishing program, all while continuing her role as publisher and editorial director of the Artisan imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

‘They excluded me’: Confessions of a Black director at a digital media company who felt ‘invisible’

As the only Black director on her team, an employee at a large digital media company quit after the support and resources she needed to succeed went to her white colleagues instead. The post ‘They excluded me’: Confessions of a Black director at a digital media company who felt ‘invisible’... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-02-22 05:01:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #white colleagues #digital media

Books To Screen Edition: Literary Agents’ and Rights Directors’ Film Deals

Publishers and literary agents report their books to film deals, and the year ahead already is a standout for film and television adaptations. The post Books To Screen Edition: Literary Agents’ and Rights Directors’ Film Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-11 15:09:04 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post books #film deals #rights directors #year ahead #literary agents

Why we need biodiversity on our dinner plates — and why it’s disappearing

Food journalist Dan Saladino explains how agricultural monocultures endanger unique — and delicious — alternatives. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-11 13:00:08 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Previously, in Crescent City: Everything You Need to Remember Before Reading Book 2

Before you read House of Sky and Breath, how well do you remember Crescent City book 1? Here's a recap to get you ready for the sequel. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-02-10 11:40:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #crescent city #reading book

Sarah Baker Elected Executive Director of SCBWI

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' board of directors has elected Sarah Baker the organization’s new executive director, succeeding the organization's cofounder, Lin Oliver. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book writers #lin oliver #children's book

McMillan appointed director at Midas amid string of promotions and hires

Hannah McMillan has been promoted to director at Midas amid a string of promotions and new hires at the communications agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-02-01 04:10:51 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #communications agency

This unique bookstore and ranch needs a new owner (with $1.52 million to spare).

I have a terrible habit of going on the internet and looking at properties I can’t afford. (A hobby many of my fellow millennials share, I’m sure.) From my cramped Brooklyn apartment with pots of spaghetti piled haphazardly in the kitchen, I like to criticize the design choices of millionaires... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-01-28 19:45:49 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #bookstore

Lawton steps up to managing director at the Soho Agency

Rowan Lawton will take on the role of m.d. at the Soho Agency following Philippa Milnes-Smith’s decision to focus on her agenting role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 02:02:50 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #soho agency #philippa milnes-smith

Boydell & Brewer appoints Kavanagh as group publishing director

Independent academic publisher Boydell & Brewer has appointed Mark Kavanagh as group publishing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 02:18:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #academic publisher

Moss steps down at Wordery as Johnson becomes managing director

Rob Moss has announced he will be stepping down from his role as m.d. at online bookseller Wordery. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-21 12:03:25 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #bookseller

HarperCollins promotes Barrett to audio publishing director

Fionnuala Barrett has been promoted to audio publishing director at HarperCollins, effective immediately. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-16 04:50:59 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #fionnuala barrett #effective immediately #audio publishing

The Loft Names New Executive Director

After a national search, the Loft literary center in Minneapolis announced that its new executive director is arts and social justice advocate Arleta Little, director of artist fellowships at the McKnight Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |