News about Vladimir Nabokov

Lauren Hough, a Cheshire-born woman, is said to have taken her name from the scandalous 1955 Vladimir Nabokov novel Lolita about a middle-aged professor obsessed with an underage teen. As they enjoyed a cup of coffee in London last week, Zac, 49, and Lauren - the surprising friendship, despite their 21-year age gap - was revealed. Lauren wore flared leather trousers, an overstuffed tie-dye puffer jacket, and platform boots, while Zac dressed down in chinos and loafers. As they sat outside Daylesford Organic cafe in Notting Hill, he smoked a roll-up. Lauren giggled and staggered as Zac revealed something on his phone, then collapsed in surprise. Last night, a friend said they were 'actually nothing more than family.' 'Zac has no shortage of female friends to spend time with,' according to a spokesman. Lilita is the most recent addition, but he insists they are just good friends.'

George Weidenfeld, an Austrian-born emigré, beguiled the British publishing world for seven decades, as his company Weidenfeld & Nicolson published more than 6,000 titles.

SARAH VINE: Accusing someone of predatory sexual misconduct has been a quick way to smear reputations and/or hurt positions and careers as Russell Brand responds to allegations he denies. When it comes to allegations of such seriousness, it's important to remember that everyone deserves a fair hearing. Just because someone has a resentful demeanor and/or a chequered history does not mean they are a rapist.

Chi Chi Chi London has been selling after coming into administration last week, leaving several clients facing an even longer wait for overdue refunds. Chi Chi Collection, the brand's products are available to customers by email, informed them that Chi Chi Collection, the holding company, had gone bankrupt on September 8th.

According to conservationists, Red Admiral butterflies' sightings have increased by more than 400 percent in the last year due to cooler weather. During the Big Butterfly Count this year, participants of the public saw the butterfly 179,000 times. Compared to the same time last year, the sight of Red Admirals, which is known for its black-brown wings and orange-red band, increased by more than 150,000 between July 14 and August 2 in comparison. In the spring, red admirals migrate to the United Kingdom from continental Europe or North Africa, while in the countryside, they lay eggs.

The Book of the Week, Claire Dederer's Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, asks if artists stand accused of doing or saying of doing or saying something awful, are we allowed to carry on enjoying their art?