News about Harper Lee

Inside David and Victoria Beckham's 25-year marriage: As couple celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, a look at the love they were told 'would never last'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2024
David and Victoria Beckham celebrated being married for a quarter of a century on Thursday, marking the occasion by recreating their wedding day and slipping back into their iconic purple outfits (left). For 25 years the pair have been one of showbiz's hottest couples, although their love story has not always been smooth sailing (right, in 1997). Yet the couple - who are parents to Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12 (inset) - have continued to defy their critics and build one of Hollywood's strongest marriages. Now, as the couple celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, we take a look back at David and Victoria's legendary love story.

The 100 greatest classic films ever and where you can watch them right now: Veteran critic BRIAN VINER'S movies everyone should see at least once - and they don't include Marvel, Shawshank Redemption or Titanic

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2024
Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

After a woman cried about her daughter's tantrum in Kmart, the model slams 'judgmental old ladies.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
An Australian model has clapped back at two 'judgmental old ladies' who gave her a disapproving glance when her daughter had a tantrum on a recent trip to Kmart. Harper, Renae Ayris' little girl, became ill when her grandmother warned her to put her snacks away like every other child. Since the women were always glued to iPads or iPhones, Ayris said she stunned them.

To Cancel a Mockingbird!Woke Washington teachers get classic anti-racist novel axed from school reading list because its plot 'centers on whiteness'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Four woke Washington state teachers were deprived of their ninth-grade reading list because the story 'centers on whiteness.' They went against educators in another high school in the district who disagreed with their beliefs and instead defended the textbook. To Kill a Mockingbird is a well-known book around the world, but it has been one of the most popular books in the United States due to its depiction of rape and ethnicity in the American south.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Michael Jordan's copy, which was signed by author Harper Lee in 1995, is up for auction and is expected to sell for $24,000

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
Harper Lee's signed copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Michael Jordan is up for auction. In 1995, the NBA superstar was given a signed copy of the book, which also happened to people she knew in some way. Jordan, then-boyhood quarterback Mattey, kept it in his library with his then-wife Juanita Vanoy. They divorced in 2006, but she retained the library.

A look back at David and Victoria Beckham's wedding anniversary looms

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 1, 2023
David and Victoria Beckham, right, inset bottom, and left in 1997) are the showbiz world's most popular power couple. Both parents are parents to Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 20, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 11. A look at their marriage, their lavish lifestyle, Beckingham Palace, their surprise cheating scandal, and a promise of eternal love as they prepare to commemorate their anniversary on Tuesday.

Can YOU guess the book?AI reimagines famous houses from literature to celebrate World Book Day

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2023
For World Book Day, an artificial intelligence (AI) device has reimagined some of literature's most popular homes. These include Pemberley House, Mr Darcy's luxurious estate in 'Pride and Prejudice,' as well as the home of the world's most popular detective, Sherlock Holmes. Hammonds Furniture's book enthusiasts brought fictional homes to life using the text-to-image editor Midjourney. Book lovers at Hammonds Furniture used the text-to-image software Midjourney to bring the fictional homes to life in celebration of World Book Day 2023 - but how many of them can you guess?

Who do the high priests of cancel culture most resemble?The witch hunters of Salem

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 4, 2022
Charges of 'racism,'homophobia,'transphobia, 'transphobia,' and even "fascism' from activists (left) are common, and no evidence is required to obtain a 'cancellation.' Author J.K. Rowling (right) is one of the prey on social media for a prey. t's why school libraries have banned Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird (1960) (inset left) and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale (1985) (inset righ) after complaints about 'racist, homophobic, or misogynistic words and themes'.

Classic books, according to university academics, can jeopardize their 'wellbeing.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 21, 2022
Staff at Queen Mary University of London have been sent a reading list to help them learn about equality, diversity, and integration. It includes classic school texts, including Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird (pictured) and Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden. The list also includes a 'content warning' from the human resource department's warning: "Some of the following books and resources may contain text and refer to controversial topics that may be triggering for some individuals.' If you're unhappy with something, please suspend your activity; it's important that you look after your own health.'

In Feud season two, Tom Hollander will play Truman Capote

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2022
In the forthcoming second season of Ryan Murphy's anthology film Feud, Tom Hollander has been cast as Truman Capote. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange respectively played Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in season one, which aired in 2017. Diane Lane and Calista Flockhart, both from Variety, will be on display in season two as Truman alienated his New York society pals.