The advent of machine learning algorithms in publishing ushered the era of online book recommendations. First there was Goodreads, and then came Amazon. And now, there’s Tertulia, which scrapes an excessive amount of public data to recommend books to its users. There are also others out there that function similarly, be it an app or a website. However, even with their prevalence these days, algorithms still make plenty of mistakes, and you would think twice about using it when you dig deeper and discover its limitations. But before we get to that, let’s find out how this technology works. How…
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Photography by Getty Images In the 10 years since Will and Kate’s royal wedding, the Duchess of Cambridge has had many amazing style moments — but there’s more to the story. Her clothes are one of her most powerful tools when it comes to showcasing her royal duties. By Alyssa Ashton Date May 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published in April, 2021 and has been updated. November 16, 2010 is a day that will go down in history. After seven years of dating, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced they were engaged. Finally! And for the fashion…
They’ll Be Back “We’re absolutely gutted but health and wellbeing is important,” wrote the band on Monday British post-punk trio Big Joanie announced that their North American tour set to kick off this spring will be postponed due to an unspecified “medical emergency.” “We were so excited to play our first East Coast tour but sadly due to a medical emergency we will have to postpone to a later date,” the band wrote in an Instagram post Monday. The group asked fans to hold on to their tickets while they rescheduled tour dates, but stated refunds are “possible — just…
Olivia Culpo’s birthday was a total win.The Culpo Sisters star turned 31 on May 8 and was showered with love from fans, friends and her fiancé, Christian McCaffrey. For the special day, the NFL star shared photos on Instagram from their recent engagement, captioning the sweet images, “I love you.” In response, the former Miss Universe couldn’t help but gush over her hubby-to-be, sharing Christian’s post on her Instagram Story. “My favorite bday present this year,” she wrote. “What more could I ask for.” It was just over a month ago that the couple announced their engagement after four years of dating.…
Born March 9, 1936, Mickey Gilley won the hearts of country fans in the 1970s before becoming a crossover success in the ’80s. He learned to play music at a young age alongside his cousin, influential rock ’n’ roll hitmaker Jerry Lee Lewis.It wasn’t until the 1960s, years after Lewis’ own career had skyrocked, that Gilley began seriously pursuing music. He found a following in the Texas honky-tonk circuit, which led Gilley to partner with a Pasadena, Texas, club owner for a new endeavor. They opened Gilley’s Club, a honky-tonk bar that drew country fans and major artists like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones and…
Shark attack sequel Meg 2: The Trench will be swimming into theaters on August 4, 2023, and the mega-sized official trailer has taken a big bite out of the internet tonight. The trailer runs 3-minutes long and is absolutely brimming with deep sea action-horror insanity, beginning with The Meg devouring a T-Rex and then piling more and more delicious cheese on top of the meal. It’s looking like Ben Wheatley went ahead and made the biggest budget SYFY original shark attack movie ever made, and goddamn does it look like a blast. Are we finally getting the movie we were hoping to…
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAUNCHMETRICS.COM/SPOTLIGHT Forever in love with being in love. By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter Are there any depictions of love more romantic, more dizzying and more over-the-top than the ones that exist in the fragrance world? Perhaps only Disney films and romcoms come in as close seconds to the perfume industry, which has long been determined to capture that “drunk in love” feeling in a bottle, sweeping us off our feet with grand declarations of love in both the descriptions of fragrance notes and in ad campaigns. The beauty industry may just be…
Today marks one year since Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 others were charged in a 56-count indictment in Atlanta. Fulton County Defense Attorney Fani Willis alleges that Thug, real name Jeffery Williams, is the leader of Young Slime Life, which she claims is a criminal street gang. Williams, who has denied all allegations, has been incarcerated since May 9th, 2022, when Fulton County Police arrested him at his Atlanta home. He’s filed for bond on four separate occasions, with his last attempt on April 26th, but he’s been denied three times because of presiding judge Ural Glanville’s belief that he’s…
We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time.If you feel your best in a pair of leggings or sweatpants, no one can blame you. Why shave your legs if you don’t have to, right? Well, to be fair, no one actually has to shave their legs. Nevertheless, if that’s your thing or if grooming affects your wardrobe…
If you miss a week of American Idol, you miss a lot, so we’ve stepped up with this updated list of remaining American Idol Season 21 contestants.Season 21 really got started when 26 singers moved on from the Hollywood Round and Showstopper Round. In late April, the group will start to be trimmed further, until the season finale on May 21.Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie returned as judges on American Idol in 2023, with Ryan Seacrest coming back to host another season. There have been a mix of professional singers and coaches on hand to offer advice the two dozen-plus…
Bloody Disgusting has learned this week that special effects artist Bill Basso, whose work can be seen in a handful of genre favorites, passed on May 4, 2023 at the age of 60 years old. “William Anthony Basso Jr. was a sculptor, painter, and special effects makeup artist. He was born on December 8, 1962, in Manalapan, and attended Christian Brothers Academy for high school and Parsons School of Design for college,” his obituary reads. Primarily working for the legendary Stan Winston Studio throughout the 1990s, Bill Basso’s special effects credits include “Monsters,” Tremors, Bride of Re-Animator, Edward Scissorhands, Terminator…
World-renowned Jazz Singer Angie Wells will be a featured guest on The Happy Hour Podcast on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on YouTube Live. Jazz chanteuse Angie Wells has recently released her sophomore album “Truth Be told” through Café Pacific Records. The album, produced by John Clayton, is a collection of original tunes and cover songs which speak to the truths of life. Angie Wells has a smoky voice that gives listeners goosebumps but then, just as quickly changes pace and erupts into dynamic style that energizes her audience. Angie truly believes a…
Since its founding in 1917, the Pulitzer Prize has recognized excellence in journalism, arts, and literature. You can see the winners in all categories, including 15 Journalism categories, at the Pulitzer website. You can also watch the ceremony in full on YouTube below. [embedded content][embedded content] Here are the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners in the Books categories. Today In Books Newsletter Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Memoir…
After threatening to quit his musical career if he lost the case, Ed Sheeran was, to say the least, highly relieved Thursday (May 4) when a federal jury ruled that his song “Thinking Out Loud” (co-written with Amy Wadge) doesn’t infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” But the entire community of professional songwriters was also watching the case closely, and with no small degree of trepidation. “If this case had turned out differently, it would have completely changed the landscape,” says James “JHart” Abrahart, who’s written songs for Justin Bieber, Usher, Camila Cabello, and Måneskin.…