E. Lynn Harris, pioneer author of gay black fiction, dies in Beverly Hills at age 54Long before the secret world of closeted black gay men came to light in America, bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduced a generation of black women to the phenomenon known as the “down low.” From Amish fiction to vampire lit, Christian fiction branches out in ways both tame and edgyDENVER — The Christian book business, optimistic that a little literary escapism might be an antidote for readers in hard times, is turning to bonnets, buggies and bloodsuckers. Michael Moore’s new documentary has a timely title: ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’LOS ANGELES — Michael Moore’s latest documentary now has a title — and a theme that resonates with recession-weary audiences. James Frey of ‘A Million Little Pieces’ fame is writing four-book series of teen sci-fi novelsNEW YORK — James Frey (FRY) is writing for young people, and Hollywood has signed on. In SC governor’s religious sphere, love isn’t something you feel, it’s something you doCOLUMBIA, S.C. — In one especially soul-baring e-mail to his Argentine mistress, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford quoted from 1 Corinthians 13 about the nature of love. Quotes from SC gov’s wide-ranging AP interviewQuotes from Mark Sanford’s wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, conducted in his Statehouse office over two days: ‘Public Enemies’ starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger introduces Chicago as, well, ChicagoCHICAGO — Whether moviegoers buy Johnny Depp as John Dillinger or believe that public enemy No. 1 was actually a goodhearted bank robber remains to be seen. CSI Ocean: Combining serial killer tracking and shark biology to see how great whites stalkWASHINGTON — Great white sharks have some things in common with human serial killers, a new study says: They don’t attack at random, but stalk specific victims, lurking out of sight. Correction: Barrel Monster-Art storyRALEIGH, N.C. — In a June 16 story about a North Carolina college student accused of stealing traffic barrels to make a sculpture, The Associated Press misreported the name of the company that owns the barrels. It is Hamlett Associates, not Hamlin Associates. Taylor Swift wins video of the year at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for “Love Story” and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands. Taylor Swift wins CMT’s Video of the Year award for ‘Love Story’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story,” an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet. List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday: Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the year for ‘Love Story’; thanks Shania Twain, BrooksNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story.” US writer Michael Thomas wins IMPAC Dublin literary award for debut novel ‘Man Gone Down’DUBLIN, Ireland — American writer Michael Thomas won one of the world’s most lucrative literary prizes Thursday for his debut novel “Man Gone Down.” How to run a bed and breakfast: Book gives reality versus fantasyHOBOKEN, N.J. — It sounds like a dream job: You have a beautiful old home with extra bedrooms in a location with lots of tourists. You’re a great cook and a people-person. Why not open a bed-and-breakfast? ‘I Want to Work for Diddy,’ ‘Transamerican Love Story’ among GLAAD Award winnersLOS ANGELES — Laverne Cox isn’t on the road with Sean Combs, but the outspoken transgender person has picked up an outstanding reality show trophy at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Obituaries in the newsAbu Talib LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Bluesman Abu Talib, who recorded and toured with Ray Charles and Little Walter under his given name, Freddy Robinson, has died. He was 70. Marilyn French, pioneering feminist and novelist, dies at 79; was accused of being ‘anti-male’NEW YORK — Marilyn French, the writer and feminist whose novel “The Women’s Room” sold more than 20 million copies and transformed her into a leading figure in the women’s movement, has died at 79. |
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