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Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on “And Just Like That” finale and her next chapter in publishing
Sarah Jessica Parker is opening up about the decision to end “And Just Like That,” HBO’s “Sex and the City” revival, while continuing her passion for publishing through SJP Lit, her book imprint known for championing novels “with a big heart.”
During an appearance on “CBS Mornings,” Parker said ending the beloved series was a difficult decision and that she spoke it about it with “And Just Like That” creator Michael Patrick King.
“I think it’s out of respect for this really singular professional experience that you have to consider what you want to do, have you done it, and sometimes it’s best to gracefully walk away when things feel really right and energetic, versus squeezing and exploiting people’s generosity and hospitality,” she said.
Parker suggested the door might not be completely closed.
“I’m not certain I understand that decision means, because I could just be on hiatus,” she said.
Parker’s book club selection
The actor and publisher shifted the conversation to her latest literary selection, “I Am You” by Victoria Redel, a historical novel set in 1600s Amsterdam that follows two female artists navigating their careers and a secret romance.
Parker said she “fell in love with this book” immediately, praising Redel as a “supremely talented author.” The novel centers on Maria van Oosterwijck and her assistant, the younger painter Gerta Pieters — based on real historical figures about whom little is known.
“The fact that these two women, the subjects of this extraordinary story, are in fact real people that very little is known about,” Parker said. “You have an author who is just incredibly skillful at taking fact and history and making this surprising, sensuous, atmospheric, dramatic, wholly unexpected story come to life.”
The novel explores themes of ambition, power, devotion and transformation as a maid becomes a painter under her mistress’s tutelage, eventually surpassing her teacher, hence the title “I Am You.”
“What happens when you step into your own authority, your own sense of self, and that sounds like a beautiful thing and it is a beautiful thing,” Redel said. “But it’s also a messy thing.”
Google has ushered in a new era for its AI ambitions with the launch of Gemini 3 which it calls its “most intelligent model” to date.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai officially made this announcement reflecting a major step in the company’s pursuit of advanced AI capable of rivalling human reasoning.
The flagship model, Gemini 3 Pro, is available now in the Gemini app and for the first time the company has integrated it directly into Google Search on day one.
Developers can also access it through AI Studio and Vertex AI. The model is capable of state-of-art reasoning, designed to grasp death and nuance in complex problems.
Google claims it significantly outperforms its predecessor i.e., Gemini 2.5 Pro, across major benchmarks, achieving top scores in areas such as PhD-level reasoning and mathematics.
A major improvement made in this model is a shift away from “flattery” or “cliché.”
Rather, Gemini 3 is designed to provide concise, direct, and genuine insight, acting as a “true thought partner.”
It also allows users to learn complex topics via interactive visualizations, build richer application by following “vibe coding,” and plan multi-step tasks with enhanced long-horizon planning.
In addition to the standard Pro model, Google introduced “Gemini 3 Deep Think,” an improved reasoning model that gives even more improved results.
Specifically for developers, the company has unveiled a new agentic development platform named “Google Antigravity” which uses Gemini 3 to autonomously plan and execute complex software tasks.
The company also claims it to be its most secure model yet citing that Gemini 3 has undergone extensive safety evaluations.
The rollout starts immediately, marking the next chapter in Google’s rapidly accelerating AI roadmap.
Lady Gaga is now in a much stable place after facing a severe mental health crisis that pushed her to the edge, revealing that therapy and her fiancé helped during the darkest times of her life.
As per a report by Radaronline.com, the singer went through severe panic attacks on her recent Mayhem Ball tour, causing her to cancel her world tour earlier and seek a therapist.
In a recent chat, the 39-year-old singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, looked back at her unstable mental health during her peak career years.
“There was one day that my sister said to me, ‘I don’t see my sister anymore.’ And I canceled the tour,” Gaga shared.
She went on to say, “There was one day I went to the hospital for psychiatric care. I needed to take a break. I couldn’t do anything… I completely crashed. It was really scary. There was a time where I didn’t think I could get better…. I feel really lucky to be alive.
“I know that might sound dramatic, but we know how this can go,” she added.
Gaga further noted that her unstable mental health even affected her major career milestones.
“I did A Star Is Born on lithium,” she confessed.
“I see all the fans and I’m in this big dress, and the music is so loud and it’s very dramatic… and for 90 seconds, I have to talk myself out of a panic attack,” the A Star is Born actress added.
Pete Davidson and his now-pregnant girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, knew at first sight that they would have something “real.”
In a recent chat with Bumble on Tuesday, the comedian and the model revealed that they immediately had an idea of where they saw their bond going during their first date in March.
“When we went on our first date, like, we went out to dinner for the first time I was like, ‘Okay, don’t think that I’m crazy but I just know you’re going to be the father of my children,'” the 29-year-old mom said in a Q&A.
“Yeah,” Pete confirmed. “I was like, ‘I know.'”
“And look at us now!” Elsie quipped.
Pete responded, “How about that?”
As the pair is expecting their first baby together, they were asked about what they are most thrilled about being parents.
“I think we’re really excited to dress the baby up exactly like us,” Pete revealed.
Hewitt responded, “Oh my gosh, match outfits all three of us?!”
“Yeah it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Pete shared.
About the things they have learned as a couple and parents-to-be, Hewitt shared, “You are very patient with me. And a lesson that we have both learned is I need to work on my time-management, and Pete is so patient with me.”
“That’s a lesson that any guy could learn is you’re just going to be late,” the SNL star added. “And it’s fine.”
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