Too clean? Patrick Swayze once thought 'Dirty Dancing' a 'summer-camp movie.'September 24th, 2009 Too clean? Swayze once doubted 'Dirty Dancing'NEW YORK — "Dirty Dancing" made Patrick Swayze a superstar, but when he first read the script, he found it a little clean. The actor, who died Sept.
Mary J. Blige too young to write memoirSeptember 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Mary J. Blige has said that she is not ready to write her memoir, as she is still young.
Don't blame Dr. Murray for Jackson's death, says MJ's biographerAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor should not be held responsible for the singer's death - because he was just trying to help, says the King of Pop's former friend and biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli.
Berry Gordy to write the introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' memoirAugust 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk."
A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.
Bubbles the chimp to release memoir chronicling life with MJAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's one-time associate, Bubbles the chimp, has penned a tell-all diary which chronicles his life with the recently deceased King of Pop. The tome, Bubbles: My Secret Diary, From Swaziland to Neverland, will be released by publisher John Blake, who says the spoof memoir was a "collection of very personal and honest entries from (Bubbles') diary," giving readers the "whole story" of the chimpanzee's life, reports The Telegraph.
Mystery celebrity to write introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson memoirJuly 25th, 2009 Mystery celeb to write intro to Jackson memoirNEW YORK — A mystery celebrity will provide an introduction to the reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir. Harmony Books, an imprint of Random House Inc., will publish the new edition of "Moonwalk" in October with an announced first printing of 100,000.
Kendra Wilkinson's memoir on the wayJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former playmate Kendra Wilkinson will soon come up with her memoir. The bombshell plans to write a candid account of her experiences in life, from childhood to her Playboy years, also shooting for the show 'The Girls Next Door' and finally her current newly married life.
Cheney speaks: Working on memoir planned for 2011June 24th, 2009 Cheney memoir planned for 2011NEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a book deal with a conservative imprint at Simon & Schuster. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to be published in Spring 2011, a few months after President George W.
Jordan was hooked on pills throughout her troubled marriageJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Former glamour model Katie Price was hooked on anti-depressants throughout her marriage with singer Peter Andre. While writing in her column in OK! Magazine, Price a.k.a.
Oh, Rob!!! Currently untitled Dick Van Dyke memoir planned for fall 2010 releaseJune 16th, 2009 Oh, Rob!!! Dick Van Dyke memoir plannedNEW YORK — Cue the theme music: Dick Van Dyke is writing a memoir. The star of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and such films as "Mary Poppins" and "Bye, Bye Birdie" will tell of his long career in a memoir scheduled to be published in the fall of 2010 by Harmony Books, which announced the release Monday.
"Why are we going so fast?" - asked Bruce Springsteen, Answer: "Because we can"!June 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Bruce Springsteen and his E-Street Band once left many jumping to the sidewalk while driving around London at 'breakneck speed', it has been revealed. In 'Big Man', a forthcoming memoir by sax player Clarence Clemons and his friend Don Reo, the latter recalls how the group's entourage sped past the capital - to grab a drink at Claridges after a concert in 2003.
Slumdog's Rubina Ali, 9, to publish memoirJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire's nine-year-old star Rubina Ali is ready to tell her life story. According to reports, the Mumbai resident, who played the young Latika in director Danny Boyle's Oscar winning movie, is penning a memoir.
Ex reveals Streisand's hidden secrets in explosive bookMay 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - American singer Barbra Streisand's ex has revealed that she was once sexually abused by a movie mogul while auditioning for a film. Streisand's ex-boyfriend and Hollywood producer Jon Peters is set to lay bare some of the hidden secrets of the 67-year-old singer in his tell-all book, reports New York Post.
Starbucks will feature son's memoir at thousands of storesMay 14th, 2009 Starbucks will feature son's memoir at storesNEW YORK — A son's memoir about his adventure-seeking father is the latest Starbucks book pick. In "Crazy for the Storm," author Norman Ollestad tells of surviving a plane crash as a child, but also reflects on his father's passion for surfing and skiing and competitive sports.
Go Governor: Sarah Palin memoir coming in 2010May 13th, 2009 Palin memoir coming in 2010NEW YORK — You knew it was coming: Sarah Palin is ready to tell her side, publishing a memoir with HarperCollins that will come out in Spring 2010. The Alaska governor's book, currently untitled, will cover her personal and political life, from her childhood in Alaska and last year's presidential campaign to her political beliefs and her family life, including the pregnancy of her teenage daughter, Bristol Palin, who gave birth in December to a baby boy, Tripp.
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