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| Stewart Copeland: Bio And Career Highlights |
| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (12 reads) | |
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stewart copeland
july 16, 1952
alexandria, virginia, us
74 years old
cancer
who is stewart copeland?
stewart armstrong copeland is an american musician and composer known for his innovative drumming style. His rhythmic prowess and eclectic influences have made him a highly respected figure in contemporary music.
he shot to international fame as the founding drummer of the british rock band the police, delivering a distinctive sound that blended punk, reggae, and jazz. Their debut hit “roxanne” quickly established the trio as global superstars.
early life and education
stewart armstrong copeland spent his formative years in the middle east, with his father, miles copeland jr., Serving as a cia officer. His scottish archaeologist mother, lorraine adie copeland, also had an espionage background. This unique upbringing exposed him to diverse cultural rhythms from an early age.
he began drum lessons at twelve while attending the american community school in beirut. Copeland later honed his skills at the american school in london and millfield boarding school before attending college in california.
notable relationships
a string of high-profile romances has marked stewart copeland’s personal life. He was married to curved air vocalist sonja kristina from 1982 to 1991; he adopted her son, sven, and they had two sons, jordan and scott. Earlier, he fathered a son, patrick, with marina guinness.
copeland currently lives in los angeles with his second wife, fiona dent, with whom he shares three daughters: dylan, eve, and celeste.
career highlights
stewart copeland’s unique drumming propelled the police to global rock stardom, with albums like reggatta de blanc and synchronicity selling over 60 million records. His innovative rhythms blended punk, reggae, and new wave, earning him a place among rolling stone’s top drummers.
beyond the band, copeland established a prolific career as a composer, scoring films such as wall street and francis ford coppola’s rumble fish, which earned him a golden globe nomination. He also composed for television shows and the popular spyro video game series.
to date, copeland has collected seven grammy awards for his diverse work, including his collaboration with ricky kej on divine tides, cementing his influence across multiple musical genres.
signature quote
“drummers shouldn’t just think of themselves as drummers. If you’re going to be a musician, you should expand your horizons, compose things, and work with other instruments.”
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| Whats Showing On Sky And NOW Next Week: Get Ready To Discover Gomorrah: The Orig |
| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (14 reads) | |
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On sky and now next week, discover gomorrah: the origins, the idaho murders, and the movie premiere of lurker. Entertainment awaits!
where you end up usually depends on where you start. Go right to the beginning of pietro savastano’s story in a brand new chapter of the acclaimed sky italia original in gomorrah: the origins on sky atlantic and now next week. Also new next week is the idaho murders, the final part of katie price: nothing to hide, and the movie premiere of the psychological thriller, lurker. With new episodes of your favorite shows, entertainment awaits at the touch of a button.
gomorrah: the origins
season 1, episodes 1 & 2
set in 1977 naples, this new chapter of gomorrah is an origin story tracing the criminal education of a very young pietro savastano. The story of how it all began – gomorrah: the origins will offer a fresh perspective on the roots of pietro’s power, capturing an era that shaped the face of modern crime.
pietro is a tough city kid who grew up in the poorest parts of secondigliano. He and his friends survive anyway they can, riding their mopeds around town and committing petty theft. But he has a big dream: to become like angelo ‘a sirena, the neighborhood’s “king.” When he manages to get in the graces of the young boss, he finds himself caught in a power game far beyond him. He ends up wondering whether this dark, violent criminal life is really what he wants or if his love for imma can save him from such a fate.
tuesday 28 july 21.00 sky atlantic & now – all episodes available
in italian with subtitles. English dub also available.
the idaho murders
parts 1 & 2
in the early hours of november 13, 2022, four university of idaho students, ethan chapin, madison mogen, kaylee goncalves, and xana kernodle, were brutally stabbed to death inside their off-campus home in the quiet college town of moscow, idaho. What began as an unthinkable tragedy quickly escalated into one of the most high-profile murder investigations in recent american history.
weeks later, after authorities found crucial dna evidence from a knife sheath and cctv footage of a white hyundai elantra, they arrested bryan kohberger, a criminology student whose background only deepened the public’s fascination with the case. Charged with the murders and later sentenced to life in prison, his conviction brought a measure of justice, but not closure or answers. Four years on, this series revisits the crime, the investigation, and the lasting impact on the wider community. Through new insights, testimony, and expert analysis, it explores how such a brutal act could happen in such an unassuming, quiet town.
sunday 26 july 21.00 sky documentaries & now – all episodes available
katie price: nothing to hide
the black sheep – part 4 of 4
in the bitter aftermath of her divorce from peter, katie begins a whirlwind romance with mma fighter alex reid. Still pining for the stability of her marriage to peter, the relationship is doomed before it has even started, and the pair break up after katie sells stories about their sex life to the media – alex is furious.
katie embarks on a string of failed relationships with unsuitable men, with one romance in particular leading to a worrying decline in her behavior. Observed by her children, junior and princess, and with footage leaked to the tabloids showing katie high on cocaine, her turmoil is devastating for those closest to her. When katie truly hits rock bottom, it is up to her family to support her, get to the root of her behavior, and reinvent her once more for the social media age.
wednesday 29 july 21.00 sky documentaries & now – all episodes available
coming to sky cinema
lurker
a screw-turning psychological thriller made for the moment, lurker is the razor-sharp directorial debut from the bear and beef writer-producer alex russell. When twenty-something los angeles retail clerk and loner matthew (théodore pellerin) encounters rising pop star oliver (saltburn’s archie madekwe), he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But staying there isn’t easy. With an entire entourage vying for attention, matthew must prove himself to oliver as more than just a follower. As their bond grows strained and mainstream fame appears within reach, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.
available from saturday 25 july, sky cinema premiere & now
eleanor the great
in eleanor the great, june squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old eleanor morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.
available from sunday 26 july, sky cinema premiere & now
also new this week
sky one
best medicine
doc martin- season 1, episode 9
martin clunes, star of the uk’s doc martin, guest stars as martin’s father, robert best, and judith ivey guest stars as his wife, vanessa.
when martin’s parents make a surprise visit, he suspects that his father, robert, is experiencing a serious health condition. Also, while trying to avoid the school’s forthcoming closure amidst its annual spirit week sleepover, louisa is made acting principal.
tuesday 28 july 20.00 sky one & now – new episodes weekly
sky atlantic
the five star weekend
saturday night: a nice dinner out / sunday: fun surprise – season 1, episodes 5 & 6
hollis finds out caroline’s secret and reaches a breaking point. The stars hit the town.
then, brooke’s marriage troubles show up on nantucket. The stars come together and rally around hollis.
thursday 30 july 21.00 sky atlantic & now – new episodes weekly
house of the dragon
season 3, episode 6
there will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule. Based on george r.R. Martin’s fire & blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of game of thrones, tells the story of house targaryen. Season three stars matt smith, emma d’arcy, olivia cooke, steve toussaint, and rhys ifans.
monday 27 july 21.00 sky atlantic & now – new episodes weekly
station eleven
hurricane / rosencrantz and guildenstern aren’t dead – season 1, episodes 3 & 4
with her business trip to malaysia upended by the outbreak, miranda carroll reflects on her past relationships with arthur and dr. Eleven; an unexpected chance at survival sends miranda on a dangerous journey outside the safety of her hotel.
then, after kirsten nudges the traveling symphony off-course to help unravel the mystery of the prophet, a much grimmer truth is revealed.
tuesday 28 july 21.00 sky atlantic & now – new episodes weekly
sky arts
opry live
join us for opry live to experience the opry from home! This week, enjoy performances by carly pearce, tucker wetmore, lukas nelson, and sierra ferrell
sunday 26 july 19.00 sky arts & now
the african queen
after a religious spinster’s (katharine hepburn) missionary brother is killed in wwi africa, a dissolute steamer captain (humphrey bogart) offers her safe passage. She’s not satisfied, so she persuades him to destroy a german gunboat. The two spend most of their time fighting with each other rather than the germans. Time alone on the river leads to love.
sunday 26 july 20.00 sky arts & now
sky witness
cia
fatal defect – season 1 episode 2
when a known smuggler is flagged at the new york border with unidentified cargo, colin and bill head upstate to track. To find this smuggler, they must enlist the help of a foreign intelligence officer looking to defect.
thursday 30 july 21.00 sky witness & now – new episodes weekly
fire country
happy first day, manny! – Season 4 episode 5
the team responds to a dangerous fire at the local drive-in movie theatre, where they must enlist civilians to help stop the spread; bode and sharon wrestle with the weight of holding secrets from each other.
wednesday 29 july 21.00 sky witness & now – new episodes weekly
law & order: special victims unit
fidelis ad mortem – season 27 episode 10
when curry’s son finds a disturbing cassette tape in a charity shop haul, she and benson must investigate a decades-old missing persons case. Meanwhile, griffin learns an unsettling rumor about his father.
monday 27 july 21.00 sky witness & now – new episodes weekly
plan your viewing week on sky and now.
introducing carl! As the news editor at future of the force, carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, carl is a fervent supporter of liverpool f.C. And an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for halloween, friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises star wars and star trek.
he can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies. |
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| The Quiet Colorado Town Where $1,300 Monthly Pays Rent, Groceries, And All Your |
| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (11 reads) | |
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Trinidad, colorado is the answer to a question most people have stopped asking: where can i actually afford to live?
this southern colorado town sits 21 miles north of new mexico, offering a cost of living that’ll make you wonder if you’ve been getting scammed everywhere else.
simpson’s rest watches over main street like a patient guardian, reminding you some views come absolutely free with residency. Photo credit: brandon bartoszek the financial reality of trinidad is the headline here, so let’s dive straight into the numbers that matter.
median rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovers around $650 per month, which is what some people spend on their monthly streaming subscriptions and coffee habit combined.
this isn’t some promotional rate that disappears after the first lease, it’s just what housing costs when a town hasn’t been overtaken by speculation and greed.
your friends in breckenridge are paying $2,200 for a studio apartment where the bedroom is also the kitchen is also the living room, calling it “efficient” when they mean “tiny.”
meanwhile, trinidad offers actual living space for a fraction of the cost, leaving you with money for things like food, utilities, and occasionally enjoying yourself.
the overall cost of living runs approximately 20% below the national average, which means your paycheck suddenly has superpowers.
victorian brick buildings frame mountain views that make your morning commute look like a screensaver. Photo credit: angelique groceries are reasonable, utilities won’t cause financial panic, and eating at local restaurants doesn’t require a loan.
you can realistically cover rent, groceries, and basic monthly bills for around $1,300, leaving you with this forgotten concept called disposable income.
that’s money you can actually dispose of on things you want, not just things you need to survive until the next paycheck.
trinidad brings financial breathing room back into your life like oxygen after you’ve been holding your breath for years.
the town sits at 6,025 feet elevation, embraced by the sangre de cristo mountains that provide a backdrop so stunning it almost seems unfair to other places.
these mountains aren’t polite background scenery, they’re dramatic geological features that command attention and make every photograph look professional.
trinidad lake reflects the sangre de cristo mountains like nature’s own mirror, minus the vanity. Photo credit: wendy morris downtown trinidad preserves victorian-era architecture from the late 1800s, when coal mining prosperity funded construction that didn’t skimp on details.
the brick buildings feature ornate craftsmanship and architectural flourishes that modern construction considers “too expensive” or “impractical.”
walking down main street feels like time travel, except you still have your phone and indoor plumbing.
the buildings have genuine character, which means they have history and personality rather than just being old and falling apart.
local businesses fill these historic structures, creating a downtown that serves the community rather than just tourists passing through.
chain stores are notably absent, which means trinidad looks like itself rather than like every other american town.
independent shops, cafes, and restaurants give the downtown area personality that can’t be manufactured by corporate committees.
rusty mining relics turned art installations prove one person’s junk is another person’s instagram gold. Photo credit: rockierubicon trinidad lake state park sprawls just west of town, offering 800 acres of water for recreation that doesn’t require half a day of driving.
the lake is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and channel catfish, so your fishing trips might actually involve catching fish.
boating, swimming, and floating around while contemplating your smart decision to visit are all excellent options.
hiking trails wind through the park at various difficulty levels, from “pleasant walk” to “why are my legs betraying me.”
the carpios ridge trail rewards your effort with views that make you understand why people write songs about mountains.
the reilly canyon trail provides a gentler alternative that still delivers scenery without requiring athletic prowess.
fisher’s peak rises in the distance, reminding you that affordable living comes with million-dollar views. Photo credit: matthew pallone over 200 bird species have been documented in the area throughout the year, making it prime territory for birdwatchers.
whether you’re a dedicated birder with a life list or just someone who thinks birds are cool, there’s plenty to see.
the park’s camping facilities are affordable and well-kept, perfect for weekend escapes that won’t wreck your budget.
waking up to mountain views and bird songs beats waking up to traffic and construction noise every single time.
the purgatoire river flows through the region, providing additional opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation.
spending time by the river is therapeutic in ways that make you question why you ever thought constant stress was normal.
this sunset-lit monument stands sentinel over the landscape, dramatic as any western film finale ever was. Photo credit: amanda o’brien trinidad’s history is deeply connected to the santa fe trail, the major trade route linking missouri to new mexico.
the town served as an important stop for traders, travelers, and adventurers making the challenging journey across plains and mountains.
the trinidad history museum complex preserves this heritage through several historic buildings that showcase different periods and lifestyles.
the baca house illustrates the life of a prominent hispanic family during the territorial era, with original furnishings and architectural elements.
the bloom mansion displays victorian opulence funded by coal wealth, complete with period decor that makes you appreciate modern heating.
coal mining shaped trinidad’s economy and identity for generations, bringing wealth, workers, and the inevitable cycles of boom and bust.
even the welcome center has more architectural charm than most cities’ fanciest buildings combined. Photo credit: queila berryhill the mining heritage remains present in museums, historic sites, and the stories families still tell about ancestors who worked underground.
artists have created coal sculptures around town, transforming industrial history into public art that’s both meaningful and creative.
the cultural diversity in trinidad distinguishes it from many colorado mountain towns that lack variety.
hispanic heritage is integral to the community’s identity, visible in language, traditions, food, and everyday life.
spanish is commonly heard throughout town, a natural part of the community rather than a novelty.
this cultural richness elevates the food scene, which is where trinidad really shines.
new mexican and mexican cuisines dominate, bringing authentic flavors that’ll ruin chain restaurant versions forever.
western art gets its own museum here, celebrating cowboys and landscapes with genuine regional pride. Photo credit: a.R. Mitchell museum of western art green chile is a staple here, improving everything from breakfast to burgers to dishes you wouldn’t expect.
the red versus green chile debate inspires strong opinions, with “christmas” (both) as the wise compromise.
family recipes perfected over generations appear on local menus, prepared by people who learned from relatives who knew their craft.
breakfast burritos in trinidad are substantial creations, packed with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and chile in perfect proportions.
fresh tortillas make all the difference, whether made on-site or sourced from local bakeries that understand quality.
pastries and baked goods reflect both mexican and american traditions, providing options whether you want conchas or cinnamon rolls.
beyond the food, trinidad offers a pace of life that feels like medicine for modern stress.
this victorian mansion proves that coal money once built palaces in the most unexpected places. Photo credit: ron wiley traffic jams are nonexistent unless you count waiting for trains, which honestly feels more like a moment of forced relaxation.
you can walk to most places in town, and parking is never a source of rage or frustration.
people make eye contact and greet each other, which might feel odd if you’re from a place where acknowledging strangers is weird.
the community welcomes newcomers who genuinely want to be part of the town rather than change it into somewhere else.
local events happen regularly, providing opportunities to meet neighbors and participate in community life.
the trinidad trigger newspaper covers local news with personality, featuring stories about actual people and events that matter to residents.
reading it feels like catching up with a well-informed friend who knows everyone and everything happening around town.
brick storefronts and green awnings create a streetscape that hasn’t needed updating since eisenhower was president. Photo credit: bruce wicks the arts scene in trinidad punches above its weight class for a town this size.
the a.R. Mitchell museum of western art houses a collection that would be noteworthy in a much larger city.
mitchell was a prolific illustrator whose work appeared in western pulp magazines and novels, defining the genre’s visual style.
his paintings capture the romance and reality of the american west with technical skill and artistic sensibility.
the museum also features works by harvey dunn and other illustrators who shaped how americans visualized the frontier.
murals and public art installations throughout downtown add color and interest to the historic buildings.
local artists maintain studios and galleries where you can watch them work, ask questions, and buy original pieces directly.
vintage bowling lanes wait for your next strike, complete with that satisfying crash we all remember. Photo credit: bradley gordon the creative community is collaborative and welcoming, hosting workshops and events that include all skill levels.
trinidad state college brings educational opportunities and youthful energy to the community.
the junior college offers affordable education and vocational training, making higher learning accessible without devastating debt.
college facilities like libraries, fitness centers, and performance venues benefit the entire community beyond just students.
sports events, theater productions, and guest lectures provide entertainment and cultural enrichment year-round.
mt. San rafael hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs with emergency services and various medical specialties.
local galleries showcase regional artists whose work captures the spirit of southern colorado’s unique character perfectly. Photo credit: greg sund having a local hospital in a small town provides important peace of mind and practical convenience.
the climate in trinidad is more moderate than many colorado locations, with four seasons that don’t try to kill you.
winters are milder than mountain towns, with average highs in the 40s and snow that usually melts quickly.
you get the beauty of snow without the months of frozen suffering.
summers are warm but not brutal, typically reaching the 80s with low humidity that keeps everything pleasant.
high elevation means cool nights even in summer, perfect for sleeping with windows open.
spring brings wildflowers to the surrounding hills, creating natural beauty that needs no enhancement.
fall delivers golden aspens against evergreen forests, providing contrast that looks almost too perfect.
sunshine is abundant year-round, boosting mood and making outdoor activities appealing in every season.
the ave maria shrine sits peacefully on the hillside, offering quiet contemplation and sweeping valley views. Photo credit: m are trinidad’s location offers strategic advantages for day trips and exploration.
colorado springs is two hours north, denver three hours, and raton, new mexico less than an hour south.
the spanish peaks dominate the northern view, twin mountains that have served as landmarks for centuries.
indigenous peoples considered them sacred, calling them “huajatolla” or “breasts of the world.”
driving south into new mexico reveals different landscapes and cultural experiences just down the highway.
you’re close enough to cities for occasional visits but far enough to avoid their daily chaos and costs.
the job market in trinidad is smaller than metropolitan areas, which is the reality of small-town economics.
remote work has changed everything, making trinidad viable for anyone whose job doesn’t require physical presence elsewhere.
if you can work from anywhere, trinidad offers outstanding quality of life for your money.
local employment exists in healthcare, education, retail, and service industries, though wages reflect the lower cost of living.
some residents commute to nearby towns for work, finding the trade-off worthwhile for affordable housing and peaceful living.
temple aaron’s ornate towers and romanesque details showcase the diverse heritage that built this remarkable town. Photo credit: andrew tarr entrepreneurs will find opportunities in niches that remain underserved in smaller communities.
the town welcomes new businesses that add character and meet local needs rather than corporate sameness.
housing options range from historic homes with original details to newer constructions on the town’s edges.
you can actually purchase a house here without needing an inheritance or questionable financial arrangements.
home prices are remarkably reasonable by colorado standards, with decent properties available for under $200,000.
that’s the full price, not a down payment, including land and structures.
renters have options from apartments in historic buildings to standalone houses with yards and storage.
the rental market isn’t a gladiatorial competition, so you won’t need to submit your life story for every application.
landlords tend to be reasonable humans who remember that housing is a necessity.
community spirit in trinidad manifests in practical support during difficult times.
neighbors help each other with snow removal, share garden produce, and check in to ensure everyone’s okay.
this isn’t romanticized fantasy, it’s genuinely how life works when people care about their community.
you’ll know your mail carrier by name, your coffee order will be remembered, and hardware store staff will help troubleshoot your projects.
from above, trinidad’s compact downtown reveals its grid of history, affordability, and mountain-backed charm all at once. Photo credit: quintin soloviev these small interactions create a quality of life that’s difficult to quantify but easy to feel.
trinidad isn’t perfect, and honesty requires acknowledging the realities of small-town living.
entertainment options are limited compared to cities, so if you need constant novelty, this might feel restrictive.
the dating pool is smaller, which can be challenging for singles, though the college adds some variety.
shopping means fewer choices, so you’ll either embrace online ordering or make trips to larger towns occasionally.
some people find the slower pace boring, while others find it restorative, so self-knowledge is important before moving.
the town has faced economic challenges as industries evolved, and revitalization is an ongoing effort.
but for those prioritizing affordability, natural beauty, genuine community, and escape from the rat race, trinidad delivers remarkably well.
your money stretches further, stress levels drop, and you might actually have time to discover what you enjoy beyond working constantly.
mountain views come with residence, sunsets are consistently spectacular, and the cost of living allows actual living instead of just surviving.
for more information about trinidad and what it offers, visit the city’s website or check out their facebook page for updates on local events and community happenings.
use this map to plan your visit and explore everything this affordable colorado treasure has waiting.
where: trinidad, co 81082
trinidad proves that quality of life doesn’t require a six-figure salary, just the wisdom to find it where affordability meets beauty and community matters. |
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| Everything We Know About the Next Boys of Tommen Book-And Why Fans May Be Wrong |
| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (11 reads) | |
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fans of boys of tommen , listen up: chloe walsh has confirmed that more books are coming, and the internet is buzzing. The wildly popular series—parts swoony romance, emotional healing and rugby drama—has built a devoted tiktok following since its first release. But while fans have their theories about the next book, walshs own hints suggest they might want to think again. Heres everything we know so far.
first, what is ‘boys of tommen’ about? Boys of tommen is a coming-of-age romance series that follows a group of friends at tommen college in cork, ireland. There are six books in the series, and you can view the titles—which contain each boys jersey number—as well as the narrators below.
binding 13 - narrated by shannon lynch and johnny kavanagh keeping 13 - narrated by shannon lynch and johnny kavanagh saving 6 - narrated by joey lynch and aoife molloy
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redeeming 6 - narrated by joey lynch and aoife molloy taming 7 - narrated by claire biggs and gerard “gibsie” gibson releasing 10 - narrated by lizzie young and hugh “hughie” biggs rebecca yarros just dropped a big ‘fourth wing’ book 4 hint
is there going to be a new ‘boys of tommen’ book? Yes, there will be a seventh boys of tommen book. Some readers believe that it’s going to be called healing 7, based on what they claim was a now-deleted spotify playlist made by walsh. The theory is that it would focus on claire and gisbie, since his jersey number is 7, but that hasn’t been confirmed by walsh or her team.
also as part of those supposed spotify playlists, readers claim there are there were five other books— claiming 10, feeling 12, trusting 12, adoring 13 and runaway 15— meaning we would get more of lizzie and hugh’s story as well as katie wilmot and patrick feely desmond’s story and more johnny and shannon—but again none of that has been confirmed by walsh.
on social media , most fans say they want claire and gibsie or lizzie and hugh to be the focus of the next book. Claire and gibsies story took a dramatic turn in taming 7, leaving fans eager to see where they end up. Meanwhile, releasing 10 left lizzie and hugh on the verge of a new chapter together, following a childhood friendship shaped by lizzies difficult home life.
based on past books, it makes sense that lizzie and hughs book would be next since the first four books were couples tales told in twos. But walsh has only said the new books will come in an order no one will expect.
because the earlier books in the tommen series centered around the lynch family, their duets were released in order; however, from book five onward, the order in which the books release will rotate between characters in line with the ongoing storyline,” walsh wrote in the releasing 10 intro, which was published in may of 2025. “Thank you so much for joining me on this adventure.”
nancy surridge as shannon lynch, conor sánchez as johnny kavanagh, james o’donoghue as joey lynch and sophie mcgibbon as aoife molloy in the boys of tommen tv show
amazon prime video another thing walsh and her team have confirmed is that the author is going full speed ahead on the new amazon prime tv show, boys of tommen , which releases in 2027.
“i know you are waiting on book news, but there is no release date to share at this time. Chloe is going to take all the time she needs–the series deserves it,” her friend l, who runs walsh’s social media, wrote on instagram in may of this year.
in that same post, walshs team commented on the harassment and bullying the author and the tv show cast and crew have received for their casting decisions or for how long the book series was taking.
“i’d like to remind you all what this series is all about. Healing, hope, and the people who show up for you when life gets hard,” l wrote. “These books were written to shine a light on the darkest of experiences. Not to inspire cruelty. The actors stepping into these roles are real people who deserve kindness. So please, be the fandom these books deserve.”
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when will the next ‘boys of tommen’ book be released? As of publication, the next boys of tommen book doesnt have a release date.
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| Robinne Lee talks second novel Crash into Me |
| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (12 reads) | |
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Robinne lee, whose new novel “crash into me” debuted july 7, is a study in perseverance, risk-taking, and reinvention. She came to prominence as an actress appearing in “being mary jane” and “fifty shades darker,” and co-starring with mario van peebles in the series “superstition.” Educated at yale, she was a lawyer before becoming an actress.
in her 2017 bestselling novel “the idea of you,” lee bravely navigated the terrain of a may-december romance where the woman was closer to the end of the calendar than the man. The novel became a bestseller and was adapted into a film starring anne hathaway and nicholas galitzine.
however, lee had always seen herself as a writer. “I was a writer long before i was a lawyer,” she said in a recent interview with the amnews. “I wanted to be a writer and actor for as long as i can remember.” So serious was she that she completed her first novel — handwritten — in ninth grade, followed by several unpublished manuscripts, before writing “the idea of you,” which she finished in about 15 months.
many aspects of photographer cecilia chen, the protagonist of “crash into me,” draw from lee’s own life. While lee lived in the los angeles area for many years as an actress, she fulfilled a lifelong dream four years ago and made paris her new home base. Like cecilia, lee is a married mother of two, of biracial (asian and afro-caribbean) ancestry, interested in photography, and an american francophile who relocated to paris.
lee’s love for french culture was an unlikely inheritance from her caribbean parents. “My parents were huge francophiles. I just kind of followed in their footsteps.”
cecilia becomes entangled with anouk ferrand, a supermodel she knew in her youth. Lee also had firsthand exposure to fashion. Her cousin gail o’neill was a leading black model, and lee interned at elle magazine in new york and paris while in college.
“crash into me” uses a relationship that finally ignites after several decades to examine important themes of identity and belonging. “I was born and raised in america,” lee said, “but i spent a great deal of time with family in the caribbean and so i feel like that part of the story, that culture, the jamaican-ness is all very similar. The struggle to assimilate is similar, and trying to fit in multiple cultures.”
lee said that as someone from an immigrant family, she had to come to a more nuanced understanding of blackness apart from the relatively flattened characterizations shaped by mass media. “Growing up, i didn’t really think about it a lot. I was cushioned by my jamaican-ness, and not seeing what the different dynamics [were] that my african american friends were going through.”
lawrence otis graham’s seminal work, “our kind of people,” played a critical role in expanding the boundaries of lee’s own understanding of black identity. “It was this huge eye-opening moment — looking at our culture and who we are through one of our own’s eyes, but [realizing] that ‘our own’ wasn’t even mine. There were so many of us who had different perspectives of what it is to be black in america, or what it is to be middle- or upper-middle-class, or working class black in america.”
like “the idea of you,” “crash into me” explores another unconventional romance, this time between a married woman and a globally famous supermodel from her past. The book travels back and forth between the 1990s and the 20-teens. “I had to figure out how to make my characters in 2015 believable as the adults of the 20-somethings we saw in 1996. It was tricky. It was not an easy book to write at all.”
the sexuality of the “crash into me” characters in the ’90s as young adults vs. The 20-teens mirrors different sociopolitical realities. “I’m generation x,” said lee, “and i feel there are labels put on gen x about sexuality that are no longer as adherent on these younger generations. I kind of feel like gen z, even millennials, are much more comfortable with being fluid.”
that is also something lee has considered from a very personal perspective. “There are definitely attractions one way or another that i didn’t act on, because i was kind of like, ‘well, that’s not who i am’ as opposed to, ‘why can’t i be this person or that person? Why can’t i try this out?’ I think a lot of gen x people who read this book will feel similarly — what if we didn’t have those stigmas attached?”
asked whether cecilia’s white husband and rarefied world distance her from blackness, lee said, “i feel, for cecilia, it’s coming to figure it out and feeling comfortable saying, ‘okay, i can be all these things. That’s who i am, and i don’t have to be this textbook definition of what people are expecting that to be.’ And who writes those definitions? Is it white hollywood? Is it a certain class of black people deciding this?”
lee, like cecilia chen, continues to chart her own course, writing and rewriting her own definition of who she is.
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| 10 Famous Singers from Iowa |
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Iowa may be known for its rolling farmland and welcoming small towns, but it has also produced an impressive lineup of singers who have left an unforgettable mark on the music world. From rock legends and country stars to pop icons, jazz vocalists, and influential performers across a variety of genres, the hawkeye state has consistently nurtured exceptional musical talent. These remarkable artists have created timeless hits, captivated audiences around the globe, and inspired countless musicians with their distinctive voices and unforgettable performances. Their lasting success proves that iowa’s rich cultural heritage extends far beyond its heartland roots and into the history of great american music.
1. Corey taylor
born and raised in des moines, corey taylor became one of the most recognizable voices in modern heavy music through his work with slipknot and stone sour. His singing is remarkable not simply because of its aggression, but because of its extraordinary range of emotion. Taylor can move from a violent roar to a controlled melodic line, a wounded whisper, or an arena filling chorus without losing his unmistakable identity. That versatility allowed him to thrive in two bands with very different personalities while also building a substantial solo career.
with slipknot, taylor helped define a brutally intense sound on songs such as wait and bleed, duality, before i forget, and psychosocial. His vocals give the band its emotional center. The screaming communicates rage and alienation, while the melodic sections reveal vulnerability beneath the masks and percussion. Duality is particularly effective because taylor delivers its famous chorus with a balance of pain and rhythmic precision.
snuff exposes an entirely different side of his artistry. The song is a slow, deeply personal meditation on love, rejection, and emotional dependence. Taylor sings with restraint, allowing the sorrow to develop gradually. His acoustic performances of the song have become especially beloved because they remove the elaborate production and place complete attention on his voice and the lyric.
stone sour recordings such as through glass, bother, song number 3, and say you’ll haunt me further demonstrate his melodic strength. Taylor’s solo work has explored hard rock, punk, acoustic music, and classic influences. Few singers have represented iowa on a larger international stage, and fewer still have combined extreme intensity with such convincing emotional openness.
2. Andy williams
born in wall lake, andy williams became one of the most beloved popular singers of the twentieth century. His smooth tenor, effortless phrasing, and calm stage presence made him an ideal interpreter of romantic ballads, film themes, seasonal standards, and sophisticated popular songs. Williams rarely relied upon dramatic vocal excess. Instead, he created emotion through clarity, breath control, and an elegant sense of timing that allowed melodies to unfold naturally.
moon river became inseparable from his identity. Although audrey hepburn introduced the song in breakfast at tiffany’s, williams made it the central theme of his television career and one of the defining recordings of his catalog. His performance captures longing, friendship, travel, and possibility with remarkable simplicity. He sings the melody as though remembering a distant dream, giving each phrase a gentle emotional glow.
can’t get used to losing you demonstrates his ability to make polished pop sound deeply personal. The arrangement is light and rhythmic, yet williams communicates genuine heartbreak beneath its surface. Days of wine and roses allows him to bring warmth to a melody filled with nostalgia, while where do i begin transforms the theme from love story into an intimate declaration.
williams also became closely associated with christmas music. It’s the most wonderful time of the year remains one of the season’s most recognizable recordings because of his cheerful delivery and the arrangement’s bright momentum. Other favorites include happy heart, music to watch girls by, canadian sunset, and solitaire. His long running television program introduced audiences to countless performers and reinforced his reputation as a gracious entertainer. Andy williams carried the quiet charm of small town iowa into homes around the world.
3. Julia michaels
born in davenport, julia michaels became one of contemporary pop music’s most successful songwriters before stepping into the spotlight as a singer under her own name. Her writing is known for conversational detail, emotional contradiction, and phrases that sound like thoughts spoken before they have been carefully edited. Michaels has a light, slightly trembling vocal tone that suits this approach perfectly. She often sounds as though she is confessing something uncomfortable in real time.
issues became her breakthrough as a solo artist. The song examines two imperfect people who recognize each other’s emotional complications and choose to remain together. Michaels sings with unusual intimacy, allowing small cracks and breaths to become part of the performance. The production is restrained, built around plucked strings and subtle rhythm, which keeps attention on the vulnerability of the lyric.
uh huh presents attraction through sharper rhythm and playful vocal phrasing, while heaven explores the appeal of a dangerous relationship with a darker atmosphere. What a time, recorded with niall horan, looks back on a failed romance without pretending that its most beautiful moments were meaningless. Michaels and horan sing with a gentle sense of loss that makes the song feel like a shared memory.
her catalog also includes anxiety, hurt again, little did i know, and all your exes. Beyond her own recordings, michaels helped create major songs for selena gomez, justin bieber, demi lovato, britney spears, and many other artists. Her greatest skill is recognizing the awkward, conflicting emotions that polished pop often avoids. By turning those feelings into memorable melodies, she became one of the most important iowa born creators in modern popular music.
4. Adam young
born in ottumwa, adam young achieved worldwide fame as the singer, songwriter, and producer behind owl city. Working largely from a home studio, young created a distinctive form of electronic pop filled with glowing synthesizers, playful imagery, gentle vocals, and a sense of wonder drawn from dreams and ordinary surroundings. His music frequently transforms insomnia, loneliness, travel, and natural beauty into colorful miniature worlds.
fireflies became a global phenomenon and remains owl city’s defining song. The recording opens with a delicate electronic pattern before young begins describing a room illuminated by imaginary insects. His soft voice gives the strange images a sincere emotional quality. Beneath the whimsical language is a song about sleeplessness, imagination, and the desire to preserve childhood wonder. The chorus is instantly memorable, but the song’s enduring appeal comes from the way it makes private loneliness feel magical rather than empty.
vanilla twilight reveals a more openly emotional side of young’s writing. The song addresses separation through images of stars, cold air, and familiar memories. His restrained delivery allows the sadness to emerge without becoming overly dramatic. Good time, recorded with carly rae jepsen, offers a brighter and more communal mood, turning simple optimism into a lively pop celebration.
other important owl city songs include hello seattle, to the sky, when can i see you again?, Deer in the headlights, and unbelievable. Young has also created instrumental projects inspired by historical events and cinematic music. His work demonstrates how a private creative practice in iowa could reach an enormous international audience. Adam young turned electronic production into an expression of innocence, curiosity, and emotional escape.
5. Nate ruess
born in iowa city, nate ruess became internationally famous as the lead singer of fun., Bringing a theatrical voice and dramatic songwriting style to modern pop rock. His singing is immediately recognizable because of its bright tone, unusual phrasing, and ability to rise into high, emotionally charged choruses. Ruess often performs as though every song is unfolding on a stage, combining intimate confession with grand musical gestures.
we are young became his defining hit. The song begins in a quiet barroom scene filled with regret and emotional confusion before expanding into an enormous chorus about seizing the night. Ruess sings the verses with nervous self awareness, then transforms the central phrase into a communal anthem. Janelle monáe’s guest vocal adds another layer of warmth, while the arrangement grows from piano and percussion into a powerful group performance.
some nights is equally important. Built around layered voices and marching rhythm, the song examines identity, ambition, family, and uncertainty. Ruess delivers the chorus with conviction even while the lyrics question what he truly believes. That tension between triumphant sound and unsettled meaning is central to his songwriting.
before fun., Ruess fronted the format, creating beloved songs such as the first single, dog problems, and on your porch. His solo career produced nothing without love and great big storm, both of which preserved his taste for soaring arrangements. He also appeared on pink’s just give me a reason, where his distinctive voice created a memorable dramatic contrast. Nate ruess transformed insecurity and self examination into music designed for thousands of voices to sing together.
6. Tionne watkins
born in des moines, tionne watkins, widely known as t boz, became one of the defining voices of nineteen nineties rhythm and blues as a member of tlc. Her low, husky contralto gave the group a vocal identity unlike any other major female act of the period. While many popular singers relied on bright upper registers and elaborate runs, watkins brought calm authority, rhythmic precision, and an unmistakable sense of cool.
waterfalls is one of tlc’s greatest recordings and a perfect showcase for her style. Watkins delivers the verses with compassion and restraint as the song tells stories about dangerous choices, illness, and preventable loss. Her controlled performance keeps the difficult subject matter grounded, while the chorus turns the warning into a memorable statement about patience and self awareness.
no scrubs became an anthem of standards and independence. Watkins sings with relaxed confidence, making the rejection at the center of the song sound firm rather than bitter. Creep explores infidelity through a smooth, seductive groove, while unpretty addresses insecurity and social pressure with unusual vulnerability. Her lower voice gives the song’s message a conversational honesty.
other essential tlc recordings include ain’t 2 proud 2 beg, baby baby baby, red light special, diggin’ on you, and what about your friends. Watkins also overcame serious health challenges while maintaining a demanding career, adding another dimension to her public story. Alongside lisa lopes and rozonda thomas, she helped tlc combine social commentary, humor, fashion, dance, and memorable pop craft. Her des moines birthplace connects iowa to one of the most successful and influential vocal groups in music history.
7. Hailey whitters
born in shueyville, hailey whitters became one of modern country music’s most admired singer songwriters by transforming small town iowa experiences into sharply observed songs about ambition, family, love, disappointment, and self belief. Her voice has a bright country character, but her writing often contains emotional complexity beneath its approachable melodies. Whitters understands both the comfort of home and the restless desire to build a larger life.
everything she ain’t became her breakthrough hit. The song presents romantic competition with wit rather than cruelty. Whitters lists the qualities she can offer that another woman cannot, delivering each line with playful confidence. The arrangement draws from lively traditional country, giving the song a timeless quality while maintaining the polish of contemporary radio.
ten year town offers a more revealing portrait of her career. The song describes the frustration of spending years in nashville without receiving the recognition she hoped to achieve. Whitters sings with fatigue, determination, and a stubborn refusal to surrender. It became an anthem for artists whose progress is measured not by sudden success, but by endurance.
heartland directly connects her identity to iowa and the values associated with rural life. The days reflects on the passage of time, while fillin’ my cup celebrates gratitude and simple pleasures. Other important songs include i’m in love, boys back home, plain jane, and college town. Whitters brings intelligence and humor to country traditions without treating her roots as decoration. Her finest music sounds like a conversation between the young woman who left iowa and the adult artist who learned how deeply the state remained within her.
8. Maddie poppe
born in clarksville, maddie poppe gained national recognition through her warm voice, relaxed personality, and natural command of folk influenced pop. Her performances stood apart because she rarely attempted to overwhelm listeners with unnecessary vocal display. Instead, poppe focused on storytelling, melodic clarity, and an approachable tone that made familiar songs feel personal.
going going gone became her first major original release after her televised breakthrough. The song presents independence as movement, describing the excitement of leaving hesitation behind and following an uncertain path. Poppe sings with optimism and quiet confidence, while the acoustic based arrangement supports the sense of freedom. The recording suits her public image because it feels positive without sounding artificial.
made you miss offers a more playful perspective on a failed relationship. Rather than dwelling on heartbreak, poppe imagines the former partner recognizing what was lost. Her light phrasing and conversational tone keep the song witty and engaging. Not losing you reveals a more vulnerable side, while one that got away explores romantic regret through polished pop production.
poppe’s earlier work includes don’t ever let your children grow up, a reflective song about family, memory, and the speed of change. She has also interpreted songs by artists such as kermit the frog, simon and garfunkel, and fleetwood mac, demonstrating her affection for classic songwriting. Other notable recordings include little things, good enough to let you go, and peace of mind. Maddie poppe represents an appealing form of iowa musicianship built upon sincerity, patience, and the belief that a well told story can be more powerful than vocal spectacle.
9. Tracie spencer
born in waterloo, tracie spencer became a recording star while still remarkably young, combining a mature voice with polished rhythm and blues production. After attracting national attention through a televised talent competition, she entered the music industry with confidence and developed into one of the most promising young vocalists of her era. Spencer’s singing balanced youthful clarity with emotional depth, allowing her to handle dance tracks and serious ballads with equal credibility.
tender kisses became her defining song. The ballad examines the end of a relationship through memories of affection that have lost their meaning. Spencer sings with remarkable control, gradually increasing the emotional pressure while avoiding exaggerated drama. The chorus is especially powerful because her voice carries both disappointment and lingering attachment. The recording became a classic of early nineteen nineties rhythm and blues.
this house showed her ability to deliver brighter pop material. Built around images of love as a secure home, the song combines a cheerful melody with spencer’s confident vocal. Love me returns to romantic vulnerability, while save your love demonstrates her command of smooth contemporary soul.
spencer also addressed serious social concerns through this time make it funky and other material that revealed her rhythmic versatility. Her later recordings included it’s all about you and still in my heart, both of which presented a more mature vocal identity. Although her period of major commercial visibility was relatively brief, her strongest songs remain beloved by rhythm and blues listeners. Tracie spencer’s career is especially notable because she brought waterloo into the national pop landscape and demonstrated an artistic maturity far beyond her years.
10. Simon estes
born in centerville, simon estes became one of the most distinguished operatic bass baritones of his generation. His powerful voice, commanding stage presence, and dramatic intelligence allowed him to perform many of opera’s most demanding roles in leading houses around the world. Estes also broke significant barriers for black male singers in classical music, building an international career during a period when opportunities were often restricted by prejudice.
his interpretation of ol’ man river demonstrates the depth and authority of his instrument. Estes brings a rich lower register to the song while preserving the weariness and dignity of its central character. He does not treat the piece merely as a display of vocal power. Instead, he shapes the phrases carefully, communicating endurance beneath oppression and the relentless passage of time.
estes became especially celebrated for roles in operas by richard wagner. His performances as the dutchman in the flying dutchman, wotan in the ring cycle, and amfortas in parsifal demanded tremendous vocal stamina and psychological depth. He also excelled in works by verdi, mozart, gershwin, and other major composers.
beyond the opera stage, estes performed spirituals, concert songs, and patriotic music. His renditions of deep river, sometimes i feel like a motherless child, and you’ll never walk alone reveal his ability to communicate directly outside theatrical roles. He has also devoted significant energy to education and humanitarian causes, helping younger singers and supporting efforts against disease and poverty. Simon estes carried the voice of a small iowa community into the world’s greatest concert halls, creating a legacy of artistry, perseverance, and cultural importance. |
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| Marcello Hernandez Turns Heads At ESPYs With GF, All About Ana Amelia Batlle Cab |
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Marcello hernandez turns heads at espys with gf, all about ana amelia batlle cabral and how they met
marcello hernandez has been making headlines for his appearance at the 2026 espys, where he walked the red carpet with his girlfriend, ana amelia batlle cabral.
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marcello hernandez has been making headlines for his appearance on the espys. The comedian will be hosting the event, and fans are excited to see what he has up his sleeve. Amid that, fans have also noticed that he brought someone special to the red carpet for support. Yes! We are talking about his lady love, ana amelia batlle cabral. So, as marcello takes over the stage, lets take a look at who his girlfriend is.
marcello hernandez walks the red carpet with girlfriend ahead of espys hosting gig
marcello hernandez is hosting the espys tonight, and his girlfriend, ana amelia batlle cabral, made sure he knew she supported him. The couple arrived at the red carpet on wednesday, july 15, 2026 (et) at david h. Koch theater at lincoln center in new york city. For the unversed, the espy awards, presented by espn, are short for excellence in sports performance yearly awards. The moment marks a milestone for marcello, which was further made special by his girlfriends presence.
who is marcello hernandezs girlfriend, ana amelia batlle cabral?
ana amelia batlle cabral is a new york city-based architect and designer. According to reports, she earned her bachelor of architecture from the savannah college of art and design (scad) in 2018 and later received a masters degree from yale universitys school of architecture in may 2023. Anna is the co-founder of batlle+ sig, a design firm she launched with her yale classmate signe ferguson in 2020.
however, that is not all; ana reportedly also works as an architect at taller frida escobedo, a studio with locations in mexico city and new york. Her experience includes working as a furniture designer for speciwomen and a set designer for the fashion brand zepherina. Talking about how marcello crossed paths with the gorgeous lady, he opened up about their first encounter on the february 2026 episode of jake shanes podcast therapuss and said:
we met at a charity event in new york, and a friend of hers wanted me to make a video for her dad because her dad was a fan. And then she was like — the uncomfortable friend that comes with the friend to do the asking for a video thing. And then i just saw her and i got her instagram and a year later, we finally went out.
marcello first created headlines for his romance with ana in january 2025. While the couple hasnt disclosed the exact date, the buzz around them came to light after they were spotted having dinner together at marea in new york city early that month. After four months of speculation, marcello and ana then made their first unofficial public appearances together in may 2025. They attended a met gala afterparty and later the new york city premiere of the film the phoenician scheme.
however, it was during the premiere of his new movie, happy gilmore 2, that the comedian made it official with ana. The event took place at jazz at lincoln center on july 21, 2025, in new york city. The incident particularly grabbed attention because the then 27-year-old comedian usually brought his mother to red carpet events, but this time it was ana amelia batlle cabrals turn to stand tall beside him, as his supportive lady love.
later, in october 2025, the duo attended heidi klums 24th annual halloween party dressed as gomez and morticia addams, from the addams family, further confirming their relationship. The couple has been going strong ever since, and with their appearance at the espys, its fair to say things are serious between them.
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| Jalen Brunson and Wife Ali Step Out for Date Night at 2026 ESPYS |
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Jalen brunson and wife ali step out for date night at 2026 espys
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high school sweethearts jalen and ali brunson were joined by family, including former nba player rick brunson, on the espys red carpet
the pair married in 2023 and share a daughter born in july 2024
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jalen brunson and ali marks brunson have a lovely evening in store at the 2026 espys.
the couple stunned in color-coordinated looks and blackout shades on the red carpet before walking arm-in-arm into the ceremony, which took place at new york city’s david h. Koch theater at lincoln center on july 15.
once inside the theater, they were joined by other sports a-listers, including olympian eileen gu, who was spotted introducing herself to jalen and ali before taking a picture with the knicks star.
the new york knicks point guard, 29, was nominated for three espy awards: best male athlete, best nba player and best championship performance following his role in the knicks’ victory in the 2026 nba championship finals, their first since 1973.
jalen was previously nominated for best college athlete at the 2018 espys following a powerful junior year at villanova university.
jalen and ali, who wed at the ritz-carlton in chicago in july 2023, began their romance as high school sweethearts: they first started dating in october 2013 in their shared town of lincolnshire, ill., Before going long distance during their respective college journeys.
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they share one daughter, jordyn james brunson, who was born in july 2024.
in a february interview with people, ali revealed that while she knew her future husband was bound to go pro since their high school days, his success in the nba has done nothing to shift his personality and priorities.
“but then he’s always been his goofy self, and so that has not changed at all. It’s been, honestly, an amazing experience because he has always been true to us and to himself,” she told people. “He has just exploded in new york, but it has not changed who he is.”
this year, the pair was also joined by several other members of the brunson family on the espys red carpet, including jalen’s father, former nba player and current nba coach rick brunson, as well as his mother sandra and sister erica.
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as of publication time, brunson has won the espy award for best male athlete. The athlete began his speech by thanking his family for “sacrificing everything, day in and day out.”
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| Posted on Thursday, July 16 @ 00:00:53 PDT (11 reads) | |
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according to the post millennial, cyrus joined lewinsky on her podcast *reclaiming* to reflect on how she broke away from her disney channel persona and attempted to reinvent herself as an adult artist, while lewinsky—once the white house intern at the center of president bill clinton’s impeachment scandal—discussed her own long struggle to rebuild a life and identity after becoming a global symbol of sexual scandal. The pairing is striking: one woman, a manufactured child star who chose to shock audiences with provocative performances; the other, a young staffer whose private affair with the most powerful man in the world was dragged into the harshest possible spotlight.
the two women explored how their public sexuality, though rooted in their own choices, ultimately produced deep feelings of shame, especially in relation to the men in their families. In cyrus’ case, the shame came in the context of pop entertainment and deliberate image-making, while for lewinsky it followed the publication of the starr report, which laid bare the intimate details of her relationship with clinton.
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cyrus’ break from her squeaky-clean disney image came in 2013, when she shed the hannah montana persona and released the single “wrecking ball,” accompanied by a now-infamous video that showcased her in overtly sexualized poses. That same year, she took to the stage in performances that flaunted her sexuality and aggressively rejected the wholesome image that millions of parents and children had associated with her for years.
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it was really hard for me in 2013, she told lewinsky, and i lost everything during that time in my personal life because of the choices i was making professionally. Yknow, if i kept dressing or acting a certain way, my relationships fell apart. No one wanted to date me because they didnt want to be with a woman, that sexual expression part was not for them, it was like shared with the world. Her comments underscore a reality that progressive culture often refuses to acknowledge: men may enjoy watching overt sexual display, but many do not want to build a life with the woman who makes herself a public spectacle.
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cyrus elaborated that her romantic relationships could not withstand the disconnect between what men wanted privately and what she was offering publicly. So like, guys, when i would try to date when i was dating, or who i was engaged to at the time, that didnt work out because i was sharing a part of myself that men wanted saved for them only, and the fact that i would, you know, pose nude or dance in very little clothes, or show my body was making them feel like i was taking something away that was meant to be for them, she went on. In other words, the same culture that cheers “empowerment” on stage still operates on an instinctive understanding that intimacy loses its meaning when it is broadcast to the masses.
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the emotional toll extended beyond romance and into her family life, where cyrus felt a profound sense of embarrassment. So i would have really hard times dating, and it was just, it was really hard. It was really hard for me to go home and see my dad and like look him in the eyes and not feel super embarrassed. That admission cuts against the feminist narrative that public sexual display is simply a matter of confidence and self-expression, suggesting instead that conscience and modesty are not so easily erased.
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lewinsky, for her part, described a similar burden of shame when the starr report exposed her sexual encounters with president clinton in graphic detail. She recalled how difficult it was to face the men in her own family, saying ...My dad and my brother and my stepdad of you know just that all these things were out there, and my dads a doctor, and he still went to work every day. My brother was in college. She said she still feels guilt over it, while cyrus said she has largely worked through the guilt and shame that once weighed on her.
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beneath their stories lies something older and deeper than any modern media narrative: a primal instinct about sexual modesty, protection, and honor. For the most part, men want the women they are charged with protecting—mothers, sisters, daughters, wives—to avoid appearing sexually available to the broader public, and women intuit this, which is why they often feel shame when they present themselves as sexually available to society at large.
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one can argue that this is not merely a social construct but an instinctive human response tied to family, fidelity, and the preservation of trust. In some cultures, this instinct is taken to brutal extremes: in certain islamic societies, the same impulse to guard female sexual honor has been twisted into the barbaric practice of honor killings, where a woman’s perceived sexual transgression can lead to her murder by male relatives.
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in western societies, and particularly in the united states, women have spent decades breaking down traditional norms governing how they present themselves in public. In practice, this has meant that behavior once considered scandalous—like cyrus’ onstage antics or the open acknowledgment of affairs between subordinates and their powerful superiors—has become increasingly normalized, even glamorized, in entertainment and media.
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yet normalization does not erase the internal moral conflict that many women experience when their sexual behavior becomes public knowledge, especially in the eyes of the men they respect and love. The culture may preach liberation, but the heart often responds with guilt, and the mind scrambles to reconcile the desire for attention with the desire to be seen as worthy of respect.
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men, broadly speaking (with all the usual caveats), tend to want to see women in a particular light: as loyal, modest, and reserved in their sexuality, especially when it comes to the women they might marry or raise a family with. Women, despite decades of feminist rhetoric, often want to be seen in that same way, even as they are encouraged to behave in ways that undermine that image.
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popular culture has long hinted at this tension; as the weezer song no one else bluntly expresses, many men want a woman who is theirs alone, not a public commodity. Women, however, are told they should not want to be perceived as “pure and unblemished,” even though their own emotional reactions—like those described by cyrus and lewinsky—suggest that this desire for purity in the eyes of loved ones is still very much alive.
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it is precisely this tension that cyrus and lewinsky tapped into during their conversation, even if they might not describe it in those terms. Under the progressive, feminist model, the liberated american woman is not supposed to feel shame for publicly displaying her desires and sexuality—but as their stories show, she often does anyway.
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the me too era further complicated this landscape by blurring the lines between consensual encounters and victimization. One thing that period revealed is that even when women willingly engage in sexual relationships, they may later feel ashamed of those choices, particularly when they conflict with how they want to see themselves—or be seen by others.
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that shame can create a powerful incentive to reinterpret past events in a way that preserves a sense of innocence or purity. This is how consensual casual sex can, in some narratives, be mentally reimagined as coercion or even rape, especially when the man involved holds power or status that can be retroactively framed as inherently oppressive.
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lewinsky herself has embraced aspects of this reframing, praising the me too movement in 2018 and asserting that her relationship with clinton constituted a gross abuse of power on his part. She was just 22 at the time of the affair, and in recent years she has tried to reinterpret the relationship through the lens of power imbalance and consent.
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she has attempted to understand and reframe the experience, saying in 2018 that the relationship was very, very complicated, and examining the definition of consent in light of the power dynamics, his position, my age. She went on to say he was my boss. He was the most powerful man on the planet. He was 27 years my senior, with enough life experience to know better. He was, at the time, at the pinnacle of his career, while i was in my first job out of college.
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yet even as she emphasizes the power imbalance, lewinsky does not entirely absolve herself of responsibility. Still, she said that none of the above excuses me for my responsibility for what happened. I meet regret every day. That acknowledgment stands in contrast to a broader cultural trend that often encourages women to see themselves exclusively as victims, rather than as moral agents capable of making wrong choices.
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cyrus, by contrast, appears less interested in recasting herself as a victim of patriarchy and more focused on the clash between public perception and personal growth. She understands the impact her public sexuality had on her relationships, but she sees it largely as a disconnect between who the world thought she was—disney’s hannah montana—and who she was becoming: an adult singer and musician, an artist trying to define herself apart from a corporate brand.
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the broader cultural paradox is hard to miss: women are told they should be able to “flaunt it and shake it” without being labeled “slutty,” while men are encouraged to consume this display as entertainment without ever questioning what it does to their view of women as potential wives and mothers. Women want the freedom to perform sexuality without consequence, and men want the freedom to watch without feeling obligated to honor the woman behind the performance.
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no matter how activists and academics insist things ought to be, the lived experiences of cyrus and lewinsky suggest that human nature has not changed nearly as much as the slogans have. Two outspoken women who have endured the full force of public scrutiny are now candidly acknowledging that shame, regret, and the desire for respect remain powerful forces, even in a culture that claims to have moved beyond such “old-fashioned” notions.
their stories raise uncomfortable questions for a society that celebrates sexual exhibitionism while still quietly judging it, and for a feminist movement that promises liberation but often leaves women to grapple alone with the fallout of choices encouraged by that very ideology. As their conversation makes clear, the tension between public sexual freedom and private moral instinct is not going away—and no amount of progressive rhetoric has yet managed to erase the enduring human longing to be seen, especially by the men who matter most, as worthy of honor rather than as a spectacle. |
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everything we know about the next ???Boys of tommen??? Book???And why fans may be wrong
readers are rooting for two couples, but the authors comments tell a different story
key takeaways
- chloe walsh has confirmed another ???Boys of tommen??? Book is on the way.
- ???Healing 7??? Rumors persist, but chloe walsh hasnt confirmed the next title.
- heres everything fans know about the next ???Boys of tommen??? Book and its release.
fans of boys of tommen, listen up: chloe walsh has confirmed that more books are coming, and the internet is buzzing. The wildly popular series???Parts swoony romance, emotional healing and rugby drama???Has built a devoted tiktok following since its first release. But while fans have their theories about the next book, walsh???S own hints suggest they might want to think again. Here???S everything we know so far.
first, what is ???Boys of tommen??? About???
boys of tommen is a coming-of-age romance series that follows a group of friends at tommen college in cork, ireland. There are six books in the series, and you can view the titles???Which contain each boy???S jersey number???As well as the narrators below.
- binding 13 ??? Narrated by shannon lynch and johnny kavanagh
- keeping 13 ??? Narrated by shannon lynch and johnny kavanagh
- saving 6 ??? Narrated by joey lynch and aoife molloy
- redeeming 6 ??? Narrated by joey lynch and aoife molloy
- taming 7 ??? Narrated by claire biggs and gerard ???Gibsie??? Gibson
- releasing 10 ??? Narrated by lizzie young and hugh ???Hughie??? Biggs
is there going to be a new ???Boys of tommen??? Book???
yes, there will be a seventh boys of tommen book. Some readers believe that it???S going to be called healing 7, based on what they claim was a now-deleted spotify playlist made by walsh. The theory is that it would focus on claire and gisbie, since his jersey number is 7, but that hasn???T been confirmed by walsh or her team.??????
also as part of those supposed spotify playlists, readers claim there are there were five other books???Claiming 10, feeling 12, trusting 12, adoring 13 and runaway 15???Meaning we would get more of lizzie and hugh???S story as well as katie wilmot and patrick ???Feely??? Desmond???S story and more johnny and shannon???But again none of that has been confirmed by walsh.??
on social media, most fans say they want claire and gibsie or lizzie and hugh to be the focus of the next book. Claire and gibsie???S story took a dramatic turn in taming 7, leaving fans eager to see where they end up. Meanwhile, releasing 10 left lizzie and hugh on the verge of a new chapter together, following a childhood friendship shaped by lizzie???S difficult home life.
based on past books, it makes sense that lizzie and hugh???S book would be next since the first four books were couples??? Tales told in twos. But walsh has only said the new books will come in an order no one will expect.
???Because the earlier books in the tommen series centered around the lynch family, their duets were released in order; however, from book five onward, the order in which the books release will rotate between characters in line with the ongoing storyline,??? Walsh wrote in the releasing 10 intro, which was published?? In may of 2025. ???Thank you so much for joining me on this adventure.?????
another thing walsh and her team have confirmed is that the author is going full speed ahead on the new amazon prime tv show, boys of tommen, which releases in 2027.
???I know you are waiting on book news, but there is no release date to share at this time. Chloe is going to take all the time she needs???The series deserves it,??? Her friend l, who runs walsh???S social media, wrote on instagram in may of this year.??
in that same post, walsh???S team commented on the harassment and bullying the author and the tv show cast and crew have received for their casting decisions or for how long the book series was taking.
???I???D like to remind you all what this series is all about. Healing, hope, and the people who show up for you when life gets hard,??? L wrote. ???These books were written to shine a light on the darkest of experiences. Not to inspire cruelty. The actors stepping into these roles are real people who deserve kindness. So please, be the fandom these books deserve.?????
when will the next ???Boys of tommen??? Book be released?
as of publication, the next boys of tommen book doesn???T have a release date.
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