Tag: Literature: Biography

What do you think: Gwyneth Paltrow as legendary actress Marlene Dietrich?

January 5, 2011

Photos from Just Jared. In the past week, it has been sporadically reported that Gwyneth Paltrow has signed on to play legendary German actress Marlene Dietrich in a two-part biopic that will be the product of a collaboration between HBO, BBC, and EuropaCorp TV. What do you think about this matchup? Vote in the poll … More What do you think: Gwyneth Paltrow as legendary actress Marlene Dietrich?

Happy Birthday, Dizzy.

October 21, 2010

Google decided to be awesome today (and, well, always) and create an ode to jazz mastermind, bebop inventor, and founder of Afro-Cuban rhythm Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) on what would have been his 93rd birthday. About 1 3/4 years ago, UMP brought back into print Gillespie’s towering 550-page memoir, To Be, or Not … to Bop, … More Happy Birthday, Dizzy.

Laurie Hertzel series, final installment: While journalism has come a long way since my Duluth years, the fundamentals have—and will—stick around.

October 4, 2010

This is the final installment in our monthlong series by Star Tribune books editor and News to Me author Laurie Hertzel. The series has moved chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing to her adventures while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune to her post-Duluth years to the present state of journalism and … More Laurie Hertzel series, final installment: While journalism has come a long way since my Duluth years, the fundamentals have—and will—stick around.

Laurie Hertzel series, Part 5: When I Was … 38, and embarking upon a new career adventure.

September 27, 2010

When I Was … is a monthlong series that appears on this blog on Mondays throughout September. The series, by Star Tribune books editor and author Laurie Hertzel, moves chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing and while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune. You can find links to previous entries in the … More Laurie Hertzel series, Part 5: When I Was … 38, and embarking upon a new career adventure.

Laurie Hertzel series, Part 4: When I Was … 30 and stumbled upon the biggest story of my life.

September 20, 2010

When I Was … is a monthlong series that appears on this blog on Mondays throughout September. The series, by Star Tribune books editor and author Laurie Hertzel, moves chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing and while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune. You can find links to previous entries in the … More Laurie Hertzel series, Part 4: When I Was … 30 and stumbled upon the biggest story of my life.

Laurie Hertzel series, Part 3: When I Was … starting out as a reporter.

September 13, 2010

When I Was … is a monthlong series that appears on this blog on Mondays throughout September. The series, by Star Tribune books editor and author Laurie Hertzel, moves chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing and while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune. You can find links to previous entries in the … More Laurie Hertzel series, Part 3: When I Was … starting out as a reporter.

Laurie Hertzel series, Part 2: When I Was … 19

September 6, 2010

When I Was … is a monthlong series that will appear on this blog on Mondays throughout September. The series, by Star Tribune books editor and author Laurie Hertzel, moves chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing and while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune. You can find the first entry in the … More Laurie Hertzel series, Part 2: When I Was … 19

New series by Laurie Hertzel: When I Was …

September 1, 2010

Today the UMP blog is kicking off a monthlong series by Star Tribune books editor and author Laurie Hertzel. The series, When I Was …, will move chronologically through Hertzel’s early years and adventures in writing and while on assignment at the Duluth News-Tribune. Read on about her multiple early career ambitions. This series will … More New series by Laurie Hertzel: When I Was …