The rapid progression of Artificial Intelligence has led to new and unprecedented circumstances for societies around the world. Generative technologies have been thrust into multiple sectors of life; business, law, education, content creation, writing and journalism- to name a few. As such, we are now faced with complex legal and moral issues surrounding AI's ingestion of … [Read more...] about Tell us what you think: Survey on A.I. Training
Indigo Gets a Buyout Offer
In a brief statement, Indigo reported that it has received a buyout proposal in early February from Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P. to acquire all of the common shares of Indigo that Trilogy does not already own. The two Trilogy firms are personal holding companies of Gerald Schwartz. Schwartz is already a company insider as he sits on Indigo's … [Read more...] about Indigo Gets a Buyout Offer
Turning tragedy into inspiration: Bruce Willis memoir to be released
Emma Heming Willis is a woman of many talents; actor, producer, model, wife, mother, caregiver and soon to be, author. Heming Willis has recently announced that she is writing a book about her family’s journey of caregiving for her husband, actor and movie star, Bruce Willis. In March 2022, the actor's family announced that he was retiring from Hollywood as he had been … [Read more...] about Turning tragedy into inspiration: Bruce Willis memoir to be released
Book Bans: PEN America v. Escambia County
As we recently reported, The Escambia County School District School Board currently has over 1,600 books off their book shelves and on a "challenged list" waiting review. While the books are going through the "review process", they are removed from classrooms and circulation. District spokesperson Cody Strother told the Pensacola News Journal that the books, “have not been … [Read more...] about Book Bans: PEN America v. Escambia County
Florida school district pulls 1,600 books for being “Inappropriate”
Escambia County school district in Florida has removed over 1,600 books from its shelves for "review" in accordance with new law, HB 1069. Included in the long list of temporarily removed books are five dictionaries, eight encyclopedias and The Guinness Book of World Records. The new legislation is seen as an extension of the Parental Rights in Education Act. Bill 1069 was … [Read more...] about Florida school district pulls 1,600 books for being “Inappropriate”
The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
There's a bestselling novel just begging to be written about Indigo Books. Over the last year, Indigo has dealt with an onslaught of bizarre circumstances; from a cybersecurity attack, a constant CEO change-up, massive board member drama, a "hate-motivated" attack on a store front, selling sex toys, to now, a recent announcement regarding laying off employees. This tale has … [Read more...] about The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
Elton John set to release memoir about farewell tour
Elton John is set to release a new book the documents his recent Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour which ran from 2018-2023. Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour is being published by Hyperion Avenue and set to be released on Sept.24th. John's husband David Furnish, who was the tour's creative director, writes the books' foreword. As shared by Variety, "From … [Read more...] about Elton John set to release memoir about farewell tour
A new novel about Anne Frank’s early life to be released
Author Alice Hoffman found herself wondering what Anne Frank’s life was like before she started to keep her famous diary. As reported by The Guardian, Hoffman she said that she discovered Frank’s book, The Diary of a Young Girl, when she was 12 years old, and that it affected her “more than any other” book. “It changed the way I looked at the world. It changed the person I … [Read more...] about A new novel about Anne Frank’s early life to be released
An illustrated ‘Hunger Games’ to be released
From bestselling novels, to a blockbuster movie franchise, to a upcoming live production, now, The Hunger Games will be released on Oct. 1st in an Illustrated Edition. Published by Scholastic, the illustrated book will feature more than 30 black and white drawings from Paris based visual artist, Nico Delort. Author Suzanne Collins shared in a statement, “Certain … [Read more...] about An illustrated ‘Hunger Games’ to be released
Bill Maher lands new book deal
Publisher's Simon & Schuster (S&S) have announced they have acquired the rights to Bill Maher’s new book, What This Comedian Said Will Shock You. In their statement, S&S referred to this upcoming book as, “A brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture." Comedian, producer, actor and commentator, this project is … [Read more...] about Bill Maher lands new book deal