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The answer has him, and his fans, reading “The Song of Achilles.” “Mexican Gothic” was a breakout book for Silvia Moreno-Garcia, who describes herself as “not a people person.” ...

14."The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Very BookTok-ish, I know, but I ADORE that book. It's written so beautifully, and it makes me sob uncontrollably every single time I read the ending.

The public shares what they think the Song of the Summer is. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” reigns as No. 1 on the Hot 100, does “Nokia” stand a chance?

Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? Top contenders, potential hits Find your song of the summer and then listen to the Spotify playlist.

Find the meaning and lyrics of Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen’s classic that turns biblical tales and heartbreak into a moving, universal song.

There’s no clear leader among this year’s potential songs of the Summer. But we’ve got everyone from Drake to Cardi B to Sombr in the mix, writes GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe.

Celeste Legaspi is proud that their internationally acclaimed film, Song of the Fireflies, is finally showing in local cinemas starting today, June 25. Inspired by the story of the world-renowned ...

The NBA faces a surge of Achilles tendon injuries, sidelining star players like Tyrese Haliburton during the 2025 playoffs. Experts attribute this tre ...

Ben Affleck May Have Just Become the Subject of Another Song first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.

Brenda Song revealed that Disney didn't want her acting in 'The Social Network' and 'Gran Torino' so she had to fight for her roles.

Oscar-winning composer John Williams scared up the menacing motif that would terrify moviegoers — and beachgoers — in the film classic that hit theaters on June 20, 1975.