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nytimes.com • Film • World
This documentary provides an upbeat but incomplete look at Liza Minnelli's life, charting her journey from Hollywood royalty's child to an international star, while touching upon the challenges she faced.
parool.nl • Biography • Netherlands
This biography of Dutch actor and television personality Arjan Ederveen explores his unique life, career, and relationships, revealing both triumphs and tragedies.
lavanguardia.com • Film • World
This article reviews several films, including a biographical drama about Jan Mikolášek, a Czech healer who treated both Nazis and Communists, highlighting his life and subsequent persecution.
lequipe.fr • Sports • France
This article details the post-retirement life of French footballer Yoann Gourcuff, focusing on his return to his Breton roots and his reasons for leaving professional football.
dailymail.co.uk • Biography • World
This article recounts the life of Pope Francis, from his childhood rejection to his controversial papacy, highlighting key events and controversies.
eldiario.es • Literature • Spain
A new book challenges long-held assumptions about Miguel de Cervantes, revealing previously unknown aspects of his life and the autobiographical nature of his works.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
This New York Times review explores the life of Gabriële Buffet-Picabia, a pivotal figure in the early 20th-century art scene, as recounted in the novel 'Gabriële' by Anne and Claire Berest.
dailymail.co.uk • Biography • World
A new biography reveals the struggles James Gandolfini faced while playing Tony Soprano, including substance abuse, conflicts with HBO, and the psychological toll of the role.
elpais.com • Biography • Colombia
This article recounts the life of Feliza Bursztyn, a Colombian artist who faced unjust exile, highlighting her resilience and the author's dedication to preserving her memory.
dailymail.co.uk • Crime • England
The author recounts the devastating discovery that his brother murdered his niece, exploring their shared past and the impact of the crime on their family.
estadao.com.br • Literature • Brazil
The centenary of Rubem Fonseca's birth is marked by the discovery of unpublished works and the release of a complete short story collection and a photobiography.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
Historian David Levering Lewis discusses his reading habits, favorite books, and how his reading has evolved throughout his career in this New York Times interview.
diariovasco.com • Mountaineering • Spain
A journalist and mountain guide reflects on his experiences in the mountains, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader observations on the changing nature of mountaineering and the inherent risks involved.
ludzie.fakt.pl • Biography • World
This article explores the romantic life of Priscilla Presley after her marriage to Elvis, detailing her various relationships and highlighting her enduring love for the King of Rock and Roll.
vulture.com • Film • World
Filmmaker Matt Wolf recounts the challenging yet ultimately rewarding process of creating his documentary about Paul Reubens, the actor behind Pee-wee Herman, a journey marked by creative differences, personal revelations, and ultimately, profound loss.
dailymail.co.uk • Biography • USA
Brenda Coffee's memoir, 'Maya Blue,' details her tumultuous marriage to Jon Philip Ray, a brilliant inventor who secretly manufactured cocaine, revealing a tragic tale of genius, addiction, and survival.
smh.com.au • Art • Australia
Linde Ivimey, a Melbourne-based sculptor, creates unique and macabre art using bones and other found objects, drawing inspiration from her personal life and religious iconography.
nybooks.com • Literature • World
This New York Review of Books article provides a critical analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and works, exploring his struggles with alcoholism, his relationship with Zelda, and his experiences in Hollywood.
nybooks.com • Literature • World
William Styron's elegy for F. Scott Fitzgerald analyzes Fitzgerald's life and letters, revealing a complex man whose legend is intertwined with his work.
gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br • Television • Mexico
The HBO Max series "Chespirito: Sem Querer Querendo" recreates the life and career of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, showcasing the behind-the-scenes stories of the iconic "Chaves" cast and their characters.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
Despite the modern trend toward brevity, biographies continue to thrive, offering extensive explorations of human lives and evolving interpretations of character and motivation.
nytimes.com • History • World
The article explores the enduring mystery surrounding John F. Kennedy, questioning his presidential legacy and the lack of truly exceptional biographies despite extensive literature.
dailymail.co.uk • Celebrity • World
This article details the life of Lauren Sanchez, from her high school days in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to her upcoming lavish wedding with Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, highlighting her career, relationships, and the controversies surrounding her.
eltiempo.com • Music • World
Singer Debbie Harry recounts a disturbing near-encounter with serial killer Ted Bundy in her biography, detailing a harrowing experience in 1972.
lanacion.com.ar • Music • World
An incident where Roger Waters spat at an audience member in 1977 unexpectedly became the inspiration for Pink Floyd's iconic album, *The Wall*.
ilmessaggero.it • Music • Italy
In a revealing interview, Italian singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti reflects on his life, career, struggles with depression, and evolution as an artist.