Graeme Simsion and Helen Hoang on the power and challenges of autistic representation in literature

Hoang, meanwhile, has emerged among romances most exciting new voices over the last few years. But were seeing more characters being identified (and identifying) as autistic. And, broadly, more is better: we want to see the variety of people on the spectrum. Credit: Text Publishing; Berkley And its great to see more autistic women in fiction (nice work, Helen! HELEN HOANG: Im happy to see more autistic protagonists in fiction, especially women....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Ricardo Hamilton

Graham Nash, Brandi Carlile, and more artists on what Joni Mitchell means to them

To singer Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell is the most revolutionary songwriter alive. On top of all of her other talents, the musicianship in her songs is extraordinary, she says. Since that time, Mitchell has been progressing slowly, but with steady fortitude, friends say. Credit: GAB Archive/Redferns Such forthright speech mirrors a history of bracing candor in Mitchells lyrics. Her most accusatory words presage todays call out culture by some five decades....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · William Holland

Grammy Awards red carpet arrivals: See the photos

Lady Gaga It’s happening! Wearing white roses, plenty of celebrities are showing support for the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. Click through to see the images. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Steve Granitz/WireImage Mike Coppola/FilmMagic Steve Granitz/WireImage Lester Cohen/Getty Images Lester Cohen/Getty Images Lester Cohen/Getty Images Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Lester Cohen/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Lester Cohen/Getty Images Lester Cohen/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Nicholas Ortiz

Grammy insiders share their brutally honest thoughts on the 2019 nominees

will take home the big prizes when the61st Grammy Awardsair Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. As told to EWs Sarah Rodman and Alex Suskind. THE SONGWRITER:I just think Kacey Musgraves has got it. My main reason is because theres eight nominees. Credit: Thomas Cooper/Getty Images; Mark Horton/Getty Images; Rich Fury/Getty Images; Prince Williams/Wireimage; Tom Walko/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images If there were five, I dont think it would be as clear a path....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Jonathon Wilkerson

Grammy insiders share their brutally honest thoughts on this year's nominees

Read on for their thoughts on nine of the essential Grammy categories. Album of the Year The Nominees:Awaken, My Love! (Childish Gambino),4:44(JAY-Z),DAMN. (Kendrick Lamar),Melodrama(Lorde),24K Magic(Bruno Mars) The Songwriter:JAY-Z. Its amazing how hes able to change. I like what he talks about. I always like his tracks. I love his voice.The Country Whiz:Its Bruno Mars24K Magicfor me. He goes across genres and demographics. Kendrick Lamar had the strongest album of them all....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Jodi Walker

Grammy nominations 2018: JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars dominate

Grammys season is here! Bruno Mars (six nominations) and Childish Gambino (five) also received significant recognition. All four artists will compete in the Album of the Year category, which is rounded out with LordesMelodrama. Andra Day shared the nominees for the four major categories onCBS This Morning. Julia Michaels and Alessia Cara both appear as nominees for Song of the Year and Best New Artist. The 60th annual Grammys will air Sunday, Jan....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Jorge Ramos

Grammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lady Gaga dominate

The 61st Grammys are upon us. First up: nominations! Elsewhere, Drake came in with the second most nominations at seven. Paras Griffin/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Prince Williams/Wireimage Though the album was released in 2017, it missed the cutoff for eligibility for the 2018 ceremony. Lady GagaBetter Now Post Malone Pop Duo/Group PerformanceFall in Line Christina Aguilera (feat. Cardi B|Say Something Justin Timberlake feat. Lalah Hathaway Best R&B SongBood Up Ella MaiCome Through and Chill Migeul feat....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Regina Bennett

Grammys 2018: Meet the Best New Artist nominees

All five nominees had a hand in hits that peaked at No. That changed when she wrote Issues, however. Its been the most fun, difficult experience,SZA told EW in advance of the project. Credit: Roger Kisby/Getty Images; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Justin Lloyd/Newspix/Getty Images This album is just straight up laying everything to bed. Im talking a lot of grimy s, but its truth. Im exposing a lot of skeletons of mine....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Matthew Nguyen Jr.

Grammys flashback: Melissa Etheridge reflects on her powerful 2005 performance

[Executive producer] Ken Ehrlich said, Were doing a tribute to Janis Joplin. Wed love you to sing Piece of my Heart. My first thought was, Well, I dont want anyone else to sing it, you know? Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Then the second thought was, Oh, Im going to be bald. ETHERIDGE:Yeah, I was in bed every day. :She could do the special dose because you werent working. And so I realized, okay, I quit the chemo....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Richard Campbell

Grammys producer teases Sunday's show, host James Corden, and whether anyone will hang from rafters

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How does it feel being back in New York?KEN EHRLICH:Its exciting. Weve done the show so often at Staples in Los Angeles, its developed its own character for us. But here, theres history. Credit: Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images; Inset: Rob Kim/Getty Images Will there be any aerial acts this year? Anything happening up in the air?Im planning on making an entrance from the back of the arena!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Jeff Roberson

Grandmother shook by Beyoncé sighting in viral photo felt 'hugged by an angel'

Susan Monaghan was in the right place at the right time. I was like, Oh, my God! Monaghan said, recalling the realization that she was inches away from musics most influential power couple. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images I looked at her and all I could think was, No one is going to believe me. No one is going to believe me. Monaghan happened to be in Manhattan with family for her granddaughters gymnastics competition that Sunday....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Tina Evans

Grant Morrison and Kelly Sue DeConnick to write new Green Lantern and Aquaman comics

The publisher announced the news at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday. Although Alan Scott was the first Green Lantern character published by DC, his powers worked slightly differently. By contrast, the new series from Morrison and Sharp will focus on Hal and his day-to-day duties. Credit: DC Comics (2) At the same time, DC continues to recruit popular Marvel writers to take on its biggest superheroes. In the wake of the recent announcement thatMs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Sara Smith

Grant Morrison explains why Santa is a superhero

There are superhero movies, superhero TV shows, superhero books, superhero comics, and even superhero-inspired music. But over his career, Morrison has also worked to expand our understanding of superheroes. In his recent Boom Studios seriesKlaus, Morrison has even turned Santa Claus into a superhero. Boom!; Robby Klein/Getty Images It just seemed that Santa was an obvious one, Morrison tells EW. Its very specific, and yet hes one of the most recognizable characters in the world....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Morgan Lin