By David Sedaris
June 3 Summer is no time for memoirs about divorce, drug addiction or please, don't harsh my mellow! personal growth. It's time to laugh your sunburn away with weird old friends, like the characters in David Sedaris' sixth collection of "97% true" essays, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Fans of Sedaris' books Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day, his stories in the New Yorker and on public radio's This American Life, will be happy to return to the wry author's favorite topics: mortality and mortification.
This story was first published at MIPCOM earlier this month.
Three film women of Japan hit the Croisette on Tuesday for Mipcom’s Asian World Premiere screening of Kansai TV’s groundbreaking female TV reporter series “Elpis,” set in Japan’s male-centric TV universe.
Isaac Fayose, the brother of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, got involved in a shouting match with a person presumed to be a Nigerian minister whose identity was not disclosed. Naija News reports that Isaac shared a video of the incident via his Instagram page on Wednesday night.
In the video, Ayo Fayose’s brother was heard shouting at the occupier of the vehicle for driving against the traffic in Maitama, Abuja, stressing that being a minister or governor does not mean he is above the law.
A 20-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Peter Albert has lost his life after undergoing money ritual in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State about three weeks ago. The deceased was reportedly introduced to one Muslim cleric, Alfa Araokanmi for a money-making ritual by his 18-year-old friend David.
A source told the Nation that the deceased who lives with his father and his friend David who resides with his parents have been friends for a long time also adding that the duo attend the same church.
A lawmaker elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the weekend, said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi would be a threat to the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke on condition of anonymity with Sun, said Obi has gained great acceptance from Churches and youths in the country.
He further stated that if the surging popularity of Obi does not dwindle APC may not win Lagos State.
'American Idol' Brought Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson Together but Are They Friends?By Stephanie HarperPublished Dec. 2 2021, 1:19 p.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesWinning a talent competition reality TV show like American Idol is huge for aspiring musicians around the United States. In 2004, this became the reality for singer Kelly Clarkson, who took on the title in the very first season of the show. Carrie Underwood ended up winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has stressed that his role model has been Cristiano Ronaldo, the arch-rival of Lionel Messi. Bukayo Saka, 22, who has been in an unstoppable form since he was promoted to Arsenal’s senior team on July 1, 2019, said he sees Ronaldo as his idol because he can’t imagine himself playing as long as the Portuguese star has been playing football.
For over 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been dominating the world of football.
Mexican actress and pop singer who first rose to fame as the lead character in the telenovela María Belén when she was six years old. She's also starred in series such as Atrévete a Soñar, ¿Quién es Quién? and La Doña. In 2018, she began starring as Lucrecia on the Netflix series Élite. As a singer, her best known singles include "Mala Fama", "Oye Pablo" and "Final Feliz."
Before Fame She broke into the entertainment industry at the age of five with a role on the telenovela Rayito de Luz.
Dance and lip sync performer who is best known for his verified danya_milokhin account. His performances have boosted his following to more than 18 million fans.
Before Fame He made his TikTok debut in March of 2019. One of his first lip syncs was set to Saint Jhn's "Roses."
Trivia One of his most popular dance videos was viewed more than 4.5 million times.
Family Life He was born in Russia.
Associated With Both he and fellow TikTok creator Sophia Diamond were born in Russia.
Played the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the popular television series, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He plays Pete Davenport in the VH1 drama Hit the Floor.
Before Fame He was the captain of the volleyball team during his time at Princeton University and also dated actress Brooke Shields during his time at the school.
Trivia He played for a short time in the NFL.
Family Life He had a son with former girlfriend Samantha Torres in 2000.