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Bobby Moynihan, Maddie Ziegler Join Colin Trevorrows Book of Henry

Maddie Ziegler and Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”) have joined the cast of Colin Trevorrow’s drama “The Book of Henry,” his first feature since “Jurassic World.” Focus Features is overseeing the production, which has started in New York, and holds worldwide rights, including for domestic release.

Books: Lady on Tiger Skins

ROMANTIC ADVENTURE—Elinor Glyn—Dutton ($3.50). A generation ago, Elinor Glyn was a name that caused many a ruction between the world and his wife. To the world, Author Glyn was hot stuff; to his wife, she was a Creature who wrote Vile Books. The post-War world can hardly remember what all the shouting was about, can just barely recollect that Elinor Glyn once wrote a notorious bestseller, Three Weeks, was credited with inventing “It,” an outmoded synonym for the equally outmoded expression “sex appeal.

Brian Jordan Alvarez on Viral Fame, TJ Mack, and Sitting

Virality is fleeting, and TJ Mack, one of Brian Jordan Alvarez’s face-filtered, fully developed characters, seems to be grappling with this difficult truth in a TikTok Alvarez recently posted. Mack looks somber as he peers out an open window on a drive home through New York City. He seems pensive, perhaps even grateful for the song that made him ultra-famous, but most importantly, he is sitting. Viral fame can be gone as quickly as it came, but through it all, Mack—and, by extension, Alvarez—is sitting and taking in the moment.

Brigitte Lacombe's Most Important Photograph: Meryl Streep

Some actors like to pose for portraits. They enjoy the exchange with the photographer and the moment when they feel they have been looking their best. But not Meryl Streep. I met Meryl in 1978 on the set of Kramer vs. Kramer. We also did the poster for the movie and then kept working together from time to time. I took this portrait in 1988 for Interview Magazine’s cover story. I was surprised that Meryl Streep agreed to it, as I knew she committed so rarely.

Cale Yarborough (Auto Racer) - On This Day

Full Name: William Caleb Yarborough Profession: Auto Racer Biography: Cale Yarborough was an American NASCAR driver, known as one of only two drivers to have won three consecutive championships which he achieved by winning in 1976, 1977, and 1978. He also won the Daytona 500 four times in 1968, 1977, 1983 and 1984. Born: March 27, 1939 Birthplace: Timmonsville, South Carolina, USA Generation: Silent Generation Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit