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The sad decline of Gore Vidal, America’s most acerbic writer and fearsome feuder

THE READING LIST: As the world approaches the centenary of the celebrated novelist, television pundit and all-around man of letters, Martin Chilton recalls his greatest work, most withering putdowns, and chronicles a career that devolved into ‘crackpot’ conspiracy theories, illness and, perhaps most depressing of all, boredom

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Friday essay: as the legacy media have dumbed down, The New Yorker has dumbed up

Like many, I entered The New Yorker through the cartoon door. The first cartoon I loved, and remember to this day, featured a New Yorker staple – two guys sitting in a bar – with one saying to the other: “I wish just once someone would say to me, ‘I…

The Conversation

How Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy created a fashion staple in Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Audrey Hepburn in a Givenchy dress wasn't Truman Capote's original vision for the movie adaptation of his novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s. He had wanted Marilyn Monroe to play the character Holly Golightly but Monroe’s advisor and acting coach said she shouldn’t play an escort, because it was too risqué.

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From Dizzy to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius of ‘the Dude’

The Guardian - UK

Why Quincy Jones was even more of a genius than you knew

Pioneering producer, film composer and music industry titan achieved a number of ‘firsts’ over a seven-decade career

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Where to start with: Truman Capote

Want to get stuck in to the work of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s author? Here are some good ways in

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From Truman Capote to feline firefighters – a day out at New York’s historical cat walking tour

Historian Peggy Gavan created Cats About Town with Dan Rimada, who runs an Instagram account about bodega cats

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17 writers who despised adaptations of their work: ‘If you like my stuff, don’t watch that movie’

From Truman Capote’s problem with Audrey Hepburn in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ to Lois Duncan’s very personal offence over ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and Quentin Tarantino’s public beef with Oliver Stone, Annabel Nugent counts down 17 times writers hated adaptations of their work

The Independent UK

‘It definitely got me a seat in therapy’: Diane Lane on child stardom, sleazy execs and thriving in her 50s

She was on the cover of Time magazine in her teens, and decades later the acclaimed actor is having another big moment. She discusses Feud, A Man in Full and the highs and lows of Hollywood

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Sack Mark Rowley? Protecting Britain from antisemitism will take more than that

Last week a Metropolitan Police officer told a Jew that if he walked into the “pro-Palestine” march he would arrest him because his presence would antagonise protesters — he was “openly Jewish”. The officer was right, if gauche. These marches are not safe for Jewish people who are not anti-Zionists…

Evening Standard

The week in TV: Feud: Truman Capote vs the Swans; Danny Dyer: How to Be a Man; Blue Lights; Dinosaur – review

Tom Hollander heads a deliciously starry but drawn-out drama about Capote and his gal pals; Danny Dyer talks to geezers; the Belfast cop series is back with a bang; and neurodiverse Nina is a sparky sitcom gem

The Guardian - UK

Feud: Capote vs the Swans review – the starriest TV show in living memory forgets to be fun

It’s got Naomi Watts, Chloë Sevigny and Demi Moore, plus Tom Hollander as a deliciously evil Truman Capote. It’s got style to die for and supreme scandal. So how is the new series from king of camp Ryan Murphy such a dud?

The Guardian - UK

Feud: Capote vs The Swans on Disney+ review: Tom Hollander and Naomi Watts are mesmerising

Intelligent, luxuriously made and unhurried, this show is a must-watch

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Molly Ringwald on Feud: Capote vs the Swans: 'Truman self-destructed in such a public way... just like Kanye'

The veteran actor also reveals the surprise classic she almost remade in the Eighties

Evening Standard

Who’s who in Capote vs The Swans: from Tom Hollander to Demi Moore

This star-studded adaptation promises scandal and intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Feud: Capote vs the Swans to Bluey: the seven best shows to stream this week

Ryan Murphy’s star-studded 60s extravaganza brings alive a dreamlike portrait of a legendary writer, while the world’s biggest cartoon launches its most epic episode ever

International Business Times

'Breakfast At Tiffany's' Copy On Sale In New York For $1.5 Million

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

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Feud: Capote vs the Swans episode 8 recap: the haunting of Truman Capote

In Feud: Capote vs the Swans episode 8, Truman attempts to finish Answered Prayers before its too late.

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Truman Capote's Tumultuous Life And Unfinished Novel Revealed In Series

Explore Truman Capote's scandalous short story 'La Côte Basque 1965' and its impact on high society and literature in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans'.

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Tom Hollander Signs With CAA For Representation In Hollywood

Tom Hollander, acclaimed for his portrayal of Truman Capote, signs with CAA. Versatile actor with diverse roles in film, TV, and stage.

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The Enduring Sibling Rivalry Between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis And Lee Radziwill

Explore the captivating sibling rivalry between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, delving into jealousy, competition, and underlying support am...

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Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans Explores Societal Prejudices And Betrayals

Explore the complexities of identity, privilege, and betrayal in 1970s high society in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans episode five.

Evening Standard

OPINION - London theatreland is about to get the mother of all kicks up the backside

A couple of Fridays ago, a friend WhatsApped me to say she’d been left a free ticket for that night’s performance of Plaza Suite. Her plus one for the West End debut of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick was having her beloved dog put down. I wouldn’t describe the…

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