When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?
The Ducks dominated the first period by every measure except the score, with zeros remaining on the board as the teams headed to their respective dressing rooms.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
And even that isn’t conceded until the game clock strikes triple zeroes.
Gregersen and Kåss nail the aesthetics, music – Britney Spears – and garb of the aughts.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
As with many reality series hailing from the late aughts, history has not looked too kindly upon cutthroat competition show America’s Next Top Model, a fact long acknowledged by host and supermodel Tyra Banks.
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