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Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anya Taylor-Joy shows off shock new look as she films new drama series Lucky in Los Angeles
Anya Taylor-Joy appeared to debut a new bobbed wig as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday to film her new drama series, Lucky. The star, 29, stunned with the short hair, which is a dramatic difference from her usual long, blonde locks. The star paired the look with a tightly fitted leather jacket and black jeans. Anya could also be seen holding a large green backpack in the images as well as what appeared to be takeout food and coffee. This is not the first glimpse fans have had into the new drama series and earlier this year Anya was pictured cosying up to her co-star Drew Starkey, 31, in first-look images. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The star stunned with the short hair, which is a dramatic difference from her usual long, blonde locks but it's just a temporary change In them, she notably was notably wearing a red wig, suggesting the new bobbed hairstyle is not a permanent feature for the actress. She was also photographed with the same bobbed hair in March, when it was definitely a wig worn for filming as she was later photographed again with her usual long locks off-set. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, the drama follows Lucky (Anya) as she attempts to move on from a life of crime but is forced to embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past. The Hate U Give star Drew plays her husband Cary in the series. Lucky also boasts Golden Globe Award-winner Annette Bening, Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Timothy Olyphant in its star-studded cast list. Anya was a vision of beauty in the images as she modelled a gold sequinned mini dress and auburn wig. She wrapped her arms around Drew for an intimate moment as they rested their foreheads together in a tender embrace. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name the series follows Lucky (Anya) as she attempts to move on from a life of crime but is forced to embrace her darker, criminal side one final time Filming began on the show in Las Vegas on Monday but moved to Los Angeles amid a push to bring production to the City of Angels following the January wildfires. Hailing from Apple Studios, Lucky is co-showrun, written and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas. The series is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media. As well as starring in the series, Anya serves as executive producer through her production banner Ladykiller. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct several episodes, including the pilot, and serve as executive producer. Additionally, Emmy Award-winner Greg Yaitanes and Jet Wilkinson will each direct two episodes. Anya is best known for her role as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit (2020), but has also starred in other hugely successful films including the psychological horror Last Night In Soho (2021).
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Events to celebrate Juneteenth at a Dayton Metro Library
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — There are several events on tap at Dayton Metro Libraries that will celebrate Juneteenth, beginning today. The following events are for guests of all ages to enjoy and will be happening throughout the month. Family Storytime: Holidays and Celebrations, Wednesday, June 4, 4-4:45 pm, Burkhardt Branch: Enjoy books, songs, and activities that recognize Juneteenth. A screening of '12 Years a Slave,' Saturday, June 7, 2-4 pm, Southeast Branch: The movie released in 2013 and is rated R. Teen DIY: Craft Stick Wall Hangings!, Tuesday, June 10, 3-5 pm, Southeast Branch. Coloring for Adults, Wednesday, June 11, 10-11 am, Northwest Branch: Registration is required. A screening of 'Selma,' Saturday, June 14, 2-4 pm, Southeast Branch: The movie released in 2015 and is rated PG-13. Juneteenth Bingo and Crafts, Monday, June 16, 4-5 pm, Trotwood Branch: For students in grades 1-4. African American Genealogy, Monday, June 16, 7-8 pm, Northwest Branch: A presentation by Shawna Woodward, a DML Genealogy Librarian. Registration is required. Teen DIY: Juneteenth, Tuesday, June 17, 3-5 pm, Southeast Branch: A craft making session that will also feature a history on Juneteenth. Juneteenth Paper Freedom Quilt, Tuesday, June 17, 6-7 pm, Trotwood Branch A Juneteenth Discussion, Tuesday, June 17, 7-8:15 pm, Northwest Branch: Karen D. Brame of DML's Special Collections Department and community guests will speak about the holiday and its global impact. Juneteenth Jewelry Making, Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm, West Branch: For students in grades 1-4. Black is Also a Rainbow Color Storytime, Wednesday, June 18, 4-4:30 pm, Trotwood Branch: A reading of 'Black is a Rainbow Color,' as well as craft making. This event is for babies and toddlers. Juneteenth: The Hate U Give, Saturday, June 21, 2-4 pm, Southeast Branch: A screening of 'The Hate U Give,' which released in 2018 and is rated PG-13. Juneteenth Attire Fashion Show, Saturday, June 28, 3-5 pm, West Branch: Those interested in modeling need to register beforehand. Spots are limited. All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, the day the holiday is observed. To register for events visit the library's website or call the help line at 937-463-2665. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
In the US, a wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
Amber Salazar is the kind of idealist you just knew would end up running a bookstore — a lifelong reader who felt angered 'to the core' as she learned of book bans around the country. A resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Salazar last year opened Banned Wagon Books, a pop-up store she sets up everywhere from wineries to coffee shops, featuring such frequently censored works as Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give and Toni Morrison's Beloved. 'I decided that no matter what it looked like, I was going to open a bookstore so that I could contribute in some small way and stand up for intellectual freedom in the US,' explains Salazar, 33, who donates 5% of her profits to the American Library Association and other organisations opposing bans. 'Since we were coming out of the pandemic at that time, I started thinking about ways to combine my love of literature and passion for intellectual freedom with my appreciation for the small businesses in my city who weathered some difficult storms through shutdowns and supply chain concerns.' Salazar is among a wave of new — and, often, younger — owners who have helped the independent book community dramatically expand, intensify and diversify. Independent bookselling is not a field for fortune seekers: Most local stores, whether run by retirees, bookworms or those switching careers in middle age, have some sense of higher purpose. But for many who opened in recent years, it's an especially critical mission. Narrative in Somerville, Massachusetts, identifies as 'proudly immigrant-woman owned and operated, with an emphasis on amplifying marginalised voices and experiences.' In Chicago, Call & Response places 'the voices of Black and other authors of colour at the centre of our work.' Independent stores in the US will likely never recover their power of 50 years ago, before the rise of Barnes & Noble superstores and the online giant This photo provided by Salazar shows the pop-up bookshop Banned Wagon Books at Dynamo Coffee Roasting Co in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo: Amber Salazar via AP But the days of industry predictions of their demise seem well behind. In 2016, there were 1,244 members in the American Booksellers Association trade group, at 1,749 locations. As of this month, the ABA has 2,863 individual members, at 3,281 locations. And more than 200 stores are in the process of opening. 'It's incredible, this kind of energy,' says association CEO Allison Hill, remembering how, during the pandemic, she feared that the ABA could lose up to a quarter of its membership. 'I don't think any of us would have predicted this a few years ago.' Hill and others acknowledge that even during an era of growth, booksellers remain vulnerable to political and economic challenges. Costs of supplies remain high and could grow higher because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. ABA President Cynthia Compton, who runs two stores in the Indianapolis area, says that sales to schools are down because censorship laws have made educators more cautious about what they purchase. The ABA's own website advises: 'Passion and knowledge have to be combined with business acumen if your bookstore is to succeed.' Salazar herself is part of an Instagram chat group, Bookstores Helping Bookstores, with such like-minded sellers as the owners of The Crafty Bookstore in Bloomington, Indiana, 'specialising in indie books and custom bookish accessories,' and the Florida-based Chapter Bound, an online store with a calling 'to connect great books with great people — at prices everyone can afford.' Books seen at the Third Annual Winter(ish) Market, hosted by Lost Friend Brewing Company, last November in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo: Amber Salazar via AP 'In the age of social media, people are craving genuine connection and community,' says Salazar. 'And books often provide a catalyst to that feeling of community.' Stephen Sparks, who is 47 and since 2017 has owned Point Reyes Books northwest of San Francisco, believes that the pandemic gave sellers of all ages a heightened sense of their role in the community and that the return of Trump to the White House added new urgency. Sales are up 20% this year, he says, if only because 'during tough times, people come to bookstores.' The younger owners bring with them a wide range of prior experience. Salazar had worked in retail management for nine years, switched to property and casualty insurance sales 'in search of advancement opportunity' and, right before she launched her store, was a business process owner, 'a blend of project management, customer and employee experience management.' Courtney Bledsoe, owner of Call & Response, had been a corporate attorney before undertaking a 'full career shift' and risking a substantial drop in income. The 30-year-old held no illusions that owning a store meant 'pouring a cup of coffee and reading all day.' Calling herself 'risk averse,' she researched the book retail business as if preparing for a trial, before committing herself and launching Call & Response in May 2024. 'This endeavour is probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life,' she says, acknowledging it could take a couple of years before she can even pay herself a salary. 'We're just doing this to serve the community, doing something we love to do, providing people with great events, great reading. It's been a real joy.' – AP
22-05-2025
- Business
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
NEW YORK -- Amber Salazar is the kind of idealist you just knew would end up running a bookstore — a lifelong reader who felt angered 'to the core' as she learned of book bans around the country. A resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Salazar last year opened Banned Wagon Books, a pop-up store she sets up everywhere from wineries to coffee shops, featuring such frequently censored works as Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer,' Angie Thomas' 'The Hate U Give' and Toni Morrison's 'Beloved.' 'I decided that no matter what it looked like, I was going to open a bookstore so that I could contribute in some small way and stand up for intellectual freedom in the U.S.,' explains Salazar, 33, who donates 5% of her profits to the American Library Association and other organizations opposing bans. 'Since we were coming out of the pandemic at that time, I started thinking about ways to combine my love of literature and passion for intellectual freedom with my appreciation for the small businesses in my city who weathered some difficult storms through shutdowns and supply chain concerns.' Salazar is among a wave of new — and, often, younger — owners who have helped the independent book community dramatically expand, intensify and diversify. Independent bookselling is not a field for fortune seekers: Most local stores, whether run by retirees, bookworms or those switching careers in middle age, have some sense of higher purpose. But for many who opened in recent years, it's an especially critical mission. Narrative in Somerville, Massachusetts, identifies as 'proudly immigrant-woman owned & operated, with an emphasis on amplifying marginalized voices & experiences.' In Chicago, Call & Response places 'the voices of Black and other authors of color at the center of our work.' Independent stores will likely never recover their power of 50 years ago, before the rise of Barnes & Noble superstores and the online giant But the days of industry predictions of their demise seem well behind. In 2016, there were 1,244 members in the American Booksellers Association trade group, at 1,749 locations. As of this month, the ABA has 2,863 individual members, at 3,281 locations. And more than 200 stores are in the process of opening. 'It's incredible, this kind of energy,' says association CEO Allison Hill, remembering how, during the pandemic, she feared that the ABA could lose up to a quarter of its membership. 'I don't think any of us would have predicted this a few years ago.' Hill and others acknowledge that even during an era of growth, booksellers remain vulnerable to political and economic challenges. Costs of supplies remain high and could grow higher because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. ABA President Cynthia Compton, who runs two stores in the Indianapolis area, says that sales to schools are down because censorship laws have made educators more cautious about what they purchase. The ABA's own website advises: 'Passion and knowledge have to be combined with business acumen if your bookstore is to succeed.' Salazar herself is part of an Instagram chat group, Bookstores Helping Bookstores, with such like-minded sellers as the owners of The Crafty Bookstore in Bloomington, Indiana, 'specializing in Indie books & custom bookish accessories,' and the Florida-based Chapter Bound, an online store with a calling 'to connect great books with great people — at prices everyone can afford.' 'In the age of social media, people are craving genuine connection and community,' Salazar says. 'And books often provide a catalyst to that feeling of community.' Stephen Sparks, who is 47 and since 2017 has owned Point Reyes Books northwest of San Francisco, believes that the pandemic gave sellers of all ages a heightened sense of their role in the community and that the return of Trump to the White House added new urgency. Sales are up 20% this year, he says, if only because 'during tough times, people come to bookstores.' The younger owners bring with them a wide range of prior experience. Salazar had worked in retail management for nine years, switched to property and casualty insurance sales 'in search of advancement opportunity' and, right before she launched her store, was a business process owner, 'a blend of project management, customer and employee experience management.' Courtney Bledsoe, owner of Call & Response, had been a corporate attorney before undertaking a 'full career shift' and risking a substantial drop in income. The 30-year-old held no illusions that owning a store meant 'pouring a cup of coffee and reading all day.' Calling herself 'risk averse,' she researched the book retail business as if preparing for a trial, before committing herself and launching Call & Response in May 2024. 'This endeavor is probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life,' she says, acknowledging it could take a couple of years before she can even pay herself a salary. 'We're just doing this to serve the community, doing something we love to do, providing people with great events, great reading. It's been a real joy.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Salazar is the kind of idealist you just knew would end up running a bookstore — a lifelong reader who felt angered 'to the core' as she learned of book bans around the country. A resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Salazar last year opened Banned Wagon Books, a pop-up store she sets up everywhere from wineries to coffee shops, featuring such frequently censored works as Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer,' Angie Thomas' 'The Hate U Give' and Toni Morrison's 'Beloved.' 'I decided that no matter what it looked like, I was going to open a bookstore so that I could contribute in some small way and stand up for intellectual freedom in the U.S.,' explains Salazar, 33, who donates 5% of her profits to the American Library Association and other organizations opposing bans. 'Since we were coming out of the pandemic at that time, I started thinking about ways to combine my love of literature and passion for intellectual freedom with my appreciation for the small businesses in my city who weathered some difficult storms through shutdowns and supply chain concerns.' Salazar is among a wave of new — and, often, younger — owners who have helped the independent book community dramatically expand, intensify and diversify. Independent bookselling is not a field for fortune seekers: Most local stores, whether run by retirees, bookworms or those switching careers in middle age, have some sense of higher purpose. But for many who opened in recent years, it's an especially critical mission. Narrative in Somerville, Massachusetts, identifies as 'proudly immigrant-woman owned & operated, with an emphasis on amplifying marginalized voices & experiences.' In Chicago, Call & Response places 'the voices of Black and other authors of color at the center of our work.' Independent stores will likely never recover their power of 50 years ago, before the rise of Barnes & Noble superstores and the online giant But the days of industry predictions of their demise seem well behind. In 2016, there were 1,244 members in the American Booksellers Association trade group, at 1,749 locations. As of this month, the ABA has 2,863 individual members, at 3,281 locations. And more than 200 stores are in the process of opening. 'It's incredible, this kind of energy,' says association CEO Allison Hill, remembering how, during the pandemic, she feared that the ABA could lose up to a quarter of its membership. 'I don't think any of us would have predicted this a few years ago.' Hill and others acknowledge that even during an era of growth, booksellers remain vulnerable to political and economic challenges. Costs of supplies remain high and could grow higher because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. ABA President Cynthia Compton, who runs two stores in the Indianapolis area, says that sales to schools are down because censorship laws have made educators more cautious about what they purchase. The ABA's own website advises: 'Passion and knowledge have to be combined with business acumen if your bookstore is to succeed.' Salazar herself is part of an Instagram chat group, Bookstores Helping Bookstores, with such like-minded sellers as the owners of The Crafty Bookstore in Bloomington, Indiana, 'specializing in Indie books & custom bookish accessories,' and the Florida-based Chapter Bound, an online store with a calling 'to connect great books with great people — at prices everyone can afford.' 'In the age of social media, people are craving genuine connection and community,' Salazar says. 'And books often provide a catalyst to that feeling of community.' Stephen Sparks, who is 47 and since 2017 has owned Point Reyes Books northwest of San Francisco, believes that the pandemic gave sellers of all ages a heightened sense of their role in the community and that the return of Trump to the White House added new urgency. Sales are up 20% this year, he says, if only because 'during tough times, people come to bookstores.' The younger owners bring with them a wide range of prior experience. Salazar had worked in retail management for nine years, switched to property and casualty insurance sales 'in search of advancement opportunity' and, right before she launched her store, was a business process owner, 'a blend of project management, customer and employee experience management.' Courtney Bledsoe, owner of Call & Response, had been a corporate attorney before undertaking a 'full career shift' and risking a substantial drop in income. The 30-year-old held no illusions that owning a store meant 'pouring a cup of coffee and reading all day.' Calling herself 'risk averse,' she researched the book retail business as if preparing for a trial, before committing herself and launching Call & Response in May 2024. 'This endeavor is probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life,' she says, acknowledging it could take a couple of years before she can even pay herself a salary. 'We're just doing this to serve the community, doing something we love to do, providing people with great events, great reading. It's been a real joy.'
