In a year dominated by such anti-Trump best-sellers as "Fire and Fury" and "A Higher Loyalty," a conservative counter-wave is growing. Over the next few months, at least half a dozen pro-Trump...

For actress Rachael Stirling, dispensing advice isn't a family tradition. Stirling, the daughter of Diana Rigg of "Game of Thrones" and "The Avengers" fame, says the only career counsel her mom...

Rick Astley, "Beautiful Life" (BMG) Rick Astley rick-rolled the world two years ago when he resurfaced with a very good album, his first new music in 23 years. The man who had become a jokey...

Scarlett Johansson's plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier this week, Johansson was announced to star in...

"A Steep Price" (Thomas & Mercer), by Robert Dugoni Two young women who have been friends forever have plans to go to graduate school together. When one of them comes back from a visit to...

A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs. BACK TO THE BLACK...

Four men who wear Mexican wrestling masks onstage have reacquainted singer Nick Lowe with his rock 'n' roll roots. The British composer of "Cruel to Be Kind" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace,...

The weirder it gets, the more Lakeith Stanfield looks right at home. It was Stanfield, as the bodysnatched Andrew Hayworth, personifying the nightmare of Jordan Peele's "Get Out." In Donald...

"Lady Be Good" (Crown), by Amber Brock Historical fiction author Amber Brock explores the world of a New York socialite in her latest novel, "Lady Be Good." The story follows status-obsessed...

Nation, Pride and Dignity: Borg Olivier and the National AnthemJoseph M PirottaMidsea Books 2016240pp Joseph M Pirotta is the well-known historian whose magnum opus is the magnificent Fortress...