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NEW YORK — Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died aged 75. Scholastic announced that Cole, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday. The cause was Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. “Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement Wednesday. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series." Author Joanna Cole wrote the popular "Magic School Bus" books that transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational...

(Press Association) Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis will no longer be called to give evidence in Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun over an article that labeled him a “wife beater”, the High Court has heard. Depp’s former partners were due to appear via video link this week, but the actor’s barrister David Sherborne told the court Depp’s legal team had decided there is no need to hear from them. The Hollywood star, 57, is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor Dan Wootton over an April 2018 article which alleged he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard, 34, during their tumultuous relationship. At the start of day eight of Depp’s claim, Sherborne said there was no need to call Ryder and Paradis given that the defendan...

The Bachelorette Season 16 with lead Clare Crawley is finally happening. After months of postponement due to COVID-19, ABC announced a new sneak peek of the guys on her season. Fans are smitten on this one contestant already, and they predict that he is the one she chooses. ‘The Bachelorette’ star Clare Crawley with host Chris Harrison | John Fleenor via Getty Images‘The Bachelorette’: Who are Clare Crawley’s contestants?  Every season, ABC releases sneak peek photos of The Bachelorette’s contestants. Crawley’s list of gentlemen is now up on the show’s Facebook page, and fans have a lot to say. There are 42 contestants; however, that will dwindle to 30 when the season begins.  Fans of the show believe that since Crawley is 39, the men should be older. However, w...

Jones opens up with "The Talk" about the cast coming together at Lake Piru on the day Rivera's body was recovered -- and how the late Cory Monteith may have helped. Heather Morris and Naya Rivera may not have taken a lot of pictures together, but the two remained fast friends after playing best friends and eventual spouses on the Fox hit "Glee" over six seasons. Instead, Morris shared pictures of their children playing together in a beautiful tribute shared Wednesday afternoon, "because I know that meant more than anything and they reminded me of you and I." Getty Cory Monteith's Mother Pays Tribute to Naya Rivera: 'Cory Truly Adored You' View Story ...

New Zealand indie pop sensation Benee takes a stroll through the “Night Garden,” her followup to the global hit “Supalonely.” The new tune features U.K. newcomer Bakar and was cut with producer Kenny Beats at his Los Angeles studio The Cave in late 2019, just ahead of the global pandemic. On it, she sings, “In the night garden things are out there creeping/ They get into my dreams then befriend all my demons.” “Supalonely” featuring Gus Dapperton has blasted past 1.3 billion streams across all platforms to-date. The 20-year-old showcased her breakthrough song on U.S. with recent performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Ellen Show. The Kiwi singer, who hails from Auckland, is Apple Music's newest Up Next artist, the streaming music giant’s monthly arti...

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