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Elena Nicolaou

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Elena Nicolaou

    Leigh Bardugo Reflects on Backlash to ‘Ninth House,’ Her First Novel Written For Adults (opens the original)

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    Leigh Bardugo is looking back at a conversation-starting chapter of her career. The author rose to fame with her sprawling Grishaverse YA novels, set in a magical world. In 2019, she made her adult debut with “Ninth House,” the first book in a trilogy that unfolds among the secret societies of Yale. At the time of its publication, a graphic assault scene in “Ninth House” sparked a discussion about content warnings. Some readers said they were shocked and disturbed by the scene and that there sho

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Elena Nicolaou

    ‘East of Eden’ Ending: Joseph Zada Unpacks that Charged Scene and the True Meaning of Timshel (opens the original)

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    Warning: This post contains spoilers for Netflix’s “East of Eden.” Joseph Zada lights up when asked about the ending of “East of Eden,” Netflix’s seven-episode adaptation landing on the platform Oct. 1. “It was ridiculous,” Zada tells TODAY.com of his co-star Christopher Abbott’s performance, awe in his eyes. Zada’s character, Cal, is the cast out son of Abbott’s Adam Trask. Growing up, Cal always came second to the favored son, Aron (Joe Anders). In the final scene, which takes place after Adam

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Elena Nicolaou

    Taylor Swift Reflects on Her 60 Music Videos While Accepting the Inaugural Artist Director Honors at the VMAs (opens the original)

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    Taylor Swift already has 30 VMAs. At the 2026 ceremony, she racked up another honor, and she was the first to ever receive it: the Artist Director Honors. The pop icon was presented the award by friend Dakota Johnson, who celebrated the “visionary with a relentless drive for perfection for everything she does.” Viewers and the audience then watched a clip of behind-the-scenes of Swift bringing the ideas to the screen. Swift talked through her thought process and said, “I think I will always want

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Elena Nicolaou

    Is Taylor Swift’s 2026 VMAs Dress a Nod to Her ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video? (opens the original)

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    Taylor Swift is back at the VMAs for the first time in two years. She arrived at the red carpet shortly before the award show’s 7:30 p.m. ET start time wearing a sleek black and silver dress. The Tamara Ralph couture gown started with a tight-fitted black bodice and a high neck, before transitioning into a cascading, shimmering skirt. She paired it with long earrings and her new shorter haircut. The contrasting vibe of the dress seems to be a nod to the “Patient Zero” music video, which she’s de

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Elena Nicolaou | TODAY

    What is Babylon? Experts explain historical reference at heart of new Taylor Swift song (opens the original)

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    Taylor Swift’s new song “Babylon” brings a big historical symbol to describe the arc of one relationship that ends before a person realizes how good it was. It’s part of four new songs Swift dropped as part of her “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” album on Sept. 25. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. “Babylon” is told in the second person, with Swift singing to directly to “you.” That “you” is described as a man who left home — a “small town,” to be specific. He’s said

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