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William Boot covered the war in Ishmaelia and wrote the Lush Places column for The Daily Beast. He now reviews bestsellers.

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Woodward & Bernstein: We're No Fake News

REAL NEWS

Two of the greatest journalists of the 20th century have a message for political reporters—and for President Trump.

William Boot | Published Apr 30, 2017

Remembering Rock Pioneer Chuck Berry

R.I.P.

<p>Chuck Berry, often revered as the &quot;father of rock,&quot; has died at age 90.</p> <p></p>

William Boot | Published Mar 18, 2017

Mary Tyler Moore’s Most Iconic Roles

Hollywood Legend

From ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ to ‘Ordinary People’ and star turns with Elvis Presley and Julie Andrews, see shots from the actress’s incredible career.

William Boot | Published Jan 25, 2017

Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976 - 80

Punk's not dead, but it did just turn 40.

William Boot | Published Jan 16, 2017

Obama and Biden: A Bromance For The Ages

BRB CRYING

The love is real.

William Boot | Published Jan 13, 2017

CES 2017’s Best Gear and Gadgets

Future Tech

<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">The Daily Beast peeks into some of the hottest tech coming out of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas</span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></p>

William Boot | Published Jan 05, 2017

Santacon Invades America. Thanks, 2016.

BAD SANTA

Urinating Father Christmases. Fratty Yule trees. Vomit roasting on an open fire. Happy holidays!

William Boot | Published Dec 10, 2016

Striking Photos of the ‘Supermoon’

Spectacular

From Prague to Kuwait City to Washington, see incredible shots of the ‘supermoon’—the closest the moon has been to the Earth since 1948.

William Boot | Published Nov 14, 2016

Scenes From America’s Pipeline Protests

United Front

From hundreds of Native American tribes to Hollywood stars and other activists, protesters are uniting in increasing numbers against Dakota Access and other pipelines.

William Boot | Published Nov 01, 2016

Powerful Pictures of Charlotte’s Protest

GET UP, STAND UP

Protests continued to roil Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend after the fatal shooting of Keith Scott by police.

William Boot | Published Sep 25, 2016

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