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Alice Wong Announces Debut Memoir Year of the Tiger

Alice Wong, editor of the essay anthology Disability Visibility, has just announced her debut memoir, Year of the Tiger. The book draws from a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more. “It has been a labor of love and I hope you will enjoy it…” Wong wrote in an Instagram post. “This is my second book to come out in the middle of a pandemic which is just wild. If you have the means, please pre-order it and support your independent bookseller. The audiobook will be available for pre-order in a few months.”

Hulu Releases New Trailer for Chilling Thriller No Exit

The film adaptation of Taylor Adams’ snowy thriller No Exit will be released on Hulu later this month, and today the streaming platform released the first trailer for the upcoming film. No Exit is a film from 20th Century Studios, directed by Damien Power with a script from Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari. The film stars Havana Rose Liu, Danny Ramirez, David Rysdahl, Milla Harris, Dale Dickey, and Dennis Haysbert. You can watch the film exclusively on Hulu on February 25th.

Taraji P. Henson to Star as Shug Avery in The Color Purple

Oscar and Emmy nominee Taraji P. Henson will star as Shug Avery in The Color Purple, a film directed by Blitz Bazawule, who is best known for his work on Beyoncé’s “Black is King,” “The Burial of Kojo” and “Cherish the Day.” The upcoming Warner Bros. movie is an adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple, which is itself an adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Henson joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins (as Harpo) and H.E.R. (as Squeak). The Color Purple is set to be released on December 20, 2023.

February 2022 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

February 2022 is here! It’s time for this months horoscopes and book recommendations.