Month: July 2022

Paul Sorvino, Superstar as an Actor and Superstar as a Man

Paul Sorvino, Superstar as an Actor and Superstar as a Man

Paul Sorvino’s daughter, Academy award-winning actress, Mira Sorvino tweeted that her “great” father was gone. “My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over.” Mira Sorvino tweeted. “He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.” “Our hearts are broken,” wife Dee Dee Sorvino said in a statement. “There will never be another Paul Sorvino. He was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.”

DROWNING

Here I am, in an open sea. The waves are crashing over me. I’m gasping for a breath of air—something to rid me of insanity. I’m drowning. I’m all alone. I’m on my own. I’ll die alone. I blink back tears from dripping eyes, Wishing emotions could be paralyzed. I feel too much or not […]

Top 5 Best YA Murder Mystery Novels

Top 5 Best YA Murder Mystery Novels

It seems like nowadays, the most popular books are the intense romance ones. Books written by Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han are the latest craze, and don’t get me wrong, they are really good books. However, there is nothing like a good YA Murder mystery novel. So, if you are looking for a change of book genre, here are the top 5 best murder mystery novels for you!

THE TYPEWRITER

He rolled up his sleeves and sighed before dusting off his old machine. The worn chair he sat on was rickety, just like his old bones. He fumbled with the paper from his drawer. He chuckled to himself. It’s crazy to think that even decades out of practice, his mind goes back to his old […]

Op-Ed: The Best YouTube Channels for Book Lovers

Op-Ed: The Best YouTube Channels for Book Lovers

Online book communities have grown a lot lately, and for good reason. They are dedicated to bringing all the book-related content that book lovers crave. One community that has grown especially is book channels on YouTube, where you can find all sorts of content, from reading vlogs, to book hauls, reviews, reading lists by topic or season, and news of your favorite authors. 

Top 5 Best Young Adult (YA) Contemporary Novels

Top 5 Best Young Adult (YA) Contemporary Novels

Now, what makes a book considered to be a YA Contemporary novel? Well, according to the Wikipedia definition, “Contemporary literature is literature which is generally set after World War II.” Pretty much, a YA contemporary novel is pretty much any book that takes place in the 2000’s, and involves some sort of romance or coming-of-age story. Want to know which ones you should read? Here are the top 5 best YA Contemporary Novels.

“A Bronx Tale” Star, Joseph D’Onofrio: Where is He Now?

“A Bronx Tale” Star, Joseph D’Onofrio: Where is He Now?

From his role as “Slick” in A Bronx Tale to playing young Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, Joseph D’Onofrio is known for his extensive and accomplished acting career, landing roles in other iconic movies like Jungle Fever, Analyze That, The Deli, Wannabes, and Spider-Man to name a few.

Freedom Williams: International Musician Making his Legacy as the Owner of C&C Music Factory 

Freedom Williams: International Musician Making his Legacy as the Owner of C&C Music Factory 

Freedom Williams is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained fame as the lead singer and rapper for one of the hottest groups of all time, C&C Music Factory. Thirty years after the release of C&C Music Factory’s hit song, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” Freedom Williams is still on the scene as an international musician performing and traveling the world, promoting C&C Music Factory as a relevant and international brand.

Tuffy Questell: “Everything I do is about being inspired in order to inspire others.”

Tuffy Questell: “Everything I do is about being inspired in order to inspire others.”

As a New York native, Tuffy Questell has been in the entertainment industry for over thirty years as an actor, producer, casting director, and musician passionate about increasing the expansion of the New York film market.

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