Poet Amanda Gorman is the New Face of Estée Lauder
Poet Amanda Gorman has partnered with Estée Lauder as the beauty brand’s first-ever Global Changemaker. As part of their partnership with Gorman, Estée Lauder is contributing $3 million to launch and support the Writing Change Initiative to promote literacy. Additionally, Gorman plans to participate in other philanthropic activities with the brand. In an Instagram post about the partnership, Gorman said, “Together we will advance equality and social impact through supporting literacy globally. I can’t wait for us to get started!”
Park Seojoon Joins the Cast of the New Captain Marvel Movie
South Korean star Park Seojoon is making his Hollywood debut in Marvel’s upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels. Seojoon has starred in several K-dramas, including Itaewon Class, She Was Pretty, and Hwarang: The Poets Warrior Youth. The actor also had a starring role in the Academy Award-winning film Parasite. Details about Seojoon’s role in The Marvels have yet to be released. Awesome ENT announced on Friday, September 3 that the actor was flying to LA to start filming the movie. In their statement they also said, “We thank the many people who have shown interest and support for Park Seo Joon as he takes on this new challenge.”
Faber Opening A Pop-Up Shop to Celebrate New Sally Rooney Novel
Faber will be opening a pop-up shop in Shoreditch to celebrate the publication of Sally Rooney’s latest novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You. The pop up shop is a gallery space located at 17 Great Eastern Street. The shop will sell copies of Rooney’s new novel, her previous works, and some of her recommended reads. Waterstones Piccadilly will also host an event with the author the night before her book’s release.
Racism in the Dewey Decimal System
You may not have thought about racism in the Dewey Decimal System before, but unfortunately it exists. And despite the attempts to decolonize the system, problems remain.