In a culture where so many texts feel rushed or uninspired, sending something with weight something that Vladimir Nabokov might have written, is more than romantic. It’s intentional, the most powerful ...

Most people who know Vladimir Nabokov’s name only know it because he wrote Lolita. And most people who’ve heard of Lolita have only heard of it because it’s about paedophilia. Even in his own day, ...

Learn how to pronounce player and coach names by listening to the audio of each respective player or coach pronouncing his name NBA.com Staff *This page will continue to be updated as audio content is ...

David Marriott, chairman of the board of directors at Marriott International, revealed we've been saying the name of the hotel chain wrong this whole time. Marriott was speaking during Marriott Bonvoy ...

If you're new to the Yellowhammer state, or heading down to the Gulf, you might find yourself tongue-tied trying to pronounce cities like Lafayette, Oneonta or Opelika. Don't worry, we've all been ...

But even still, the Bring It On star isn’t bothered when people mispronounce hers—something they’ve apparently been doing for years. “I mean, everyone messes up my name, so I give up,” Kirsten shared ...

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is making headlines again after meetings with the Department of Justice. A senior DOJ official met ...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has an interesting last name. While it looks like it would be pronounced "Show," like a program you'd watch on television, it's actually pronounced "Shuck," ...

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your inbox. The most interesting texts often include ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Colorado Avalanche has signed its top goaltending prospect to his first NHL contract. Ilya Nabokov, the club’s first selection in the 2024 NHL draft, ...

In the introduction to his essay collection Reflections on Exile and Other Essays, Edward Said states that if the immigrant writer “cannot take for granted the luxury of long residence, habitual ...

The actor's name — said the 'funky old English' way, as he puts it — is pronounced as 'Rafe' Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and ...