Fonda Pens Love BookOctober 5th, 2009 JANE FONDA is writing a relationship advice book. The 71-year-old veteran actress has been dating music producer Richard Perry since June (09), after three failed marriages.
Sarah Palin finishes 400-page memoir, 'Going Rogue,' to be released Nov. 17September 30th, 2009 Palin finishes memoir, 'Going Rogue,' out Nov. 17NEW YORK — That was fast.
Palin book already tops chartsSeptember 30th, 2009 Palin already a best-sellerNEW YORK — Sarah Palin finished her book quickly and became a best seller even faster. Just two days after HarperCollins announced that the release of Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue," had been moved up from the spring to Nov.
Rascal Slams London OlympicsSeptember 4th, 2009 Rapper DIZZEE RASCAL has slammed Britain's upcoming 2012 Olympics for turning his native East London into a "building hole". The Bonkers hitmaker grew up Bow, close to the site of the Olympic stadium in the capital's Stratford, and he's disgusted with what he sees when he goes to visit the borough.
National Book Festival in Washington, Sept. 26August 31st, 2009 National Book Festival in Washington, Sept. 26WASHINGTON — A slew of celebrity writers from John Irving to Jodi Picoult are scheduled to take part in this year's National Book Festival in Washington, scheduled for Sept.
Should be a quick read: Usain Bolt's agent says track star in negotiations for book dealAugust 26th, 2009 Bolt's agent says track star shopping bookThis book just might be a quick read. Usain Bolt's representatives are in talks with publishers about a biography, the agent for the record-breaking sprinter said Tuesday.
Stockin' up: Free e-books offerings are the latest crazeAugust 7th, 2009 The latest craze: Free e-books offeringsNEW YORK — James Patterson's latest best seller, "The Angel Experiment," is a little different from his usual hits. The novel isn't new; it came out four years ago.
Brit biographer Claire Tomalin to chronicle Charles Dickens' lifeAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Noted English biographer and journalist Claire Tomalin is said to have turned her attention to yet another popular novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens. Tomalin, 76, who has already written biographies on Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy and Samuel Pepys, is seen by scholars to be "the ideal person" to chronicle the novelist's life.
Jay-Z confirms plans to release his first bookJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American hip-hop artist Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be releasing his first book after he finalised a literary deal last week. Jay-Z, 39, real name Shawn Carter, will tell in his book the story of what's behind the song lyrics of some of his most famous tracks.
Ryan Seacrest signs new three-year deal to continue 'American Idol'July 13th, 2009 Seacrest signs deal for 'Idol' and new projectsNEW YORK — Ryan Seacrest has signed a lucrative new deal that keeps him hosting "American Idol" through 2012 as well as participating in new projects. The partnership, announced Monday by 19 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX Inc., provides an opportunity for on-air-personality/producer Seacrest and his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner to work with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller on new entertainment endeavors.
Jay-Z close to signing book dealJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rap mogul artist Jay-Z is close to signing a deal to reveal the story behind his lyrics in a book. Executives at Spiegel and Grau, an imprint of Random House publishers, are said to have approached the Big Pimpin' hitmaker, famed for never writing down his song rhymes, with the book deal.
Insurers had forced MJ to pay off child molestation accuser, says bookJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's insurance company had forced the King of Pop to pay 20 million dollars to his first child molestation accuser to get rid of the charges, according to a new book. Although the cash deal had left many people believing the singer to be guilty, investigative journalist Ian Halperin claims in his new tome 'Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson' that the singer was not a paedophile who preyed on children.
James Frey of 'A Million Little Pieces' fame is writing four-book series of teen sci-fi novelsJuly 3rd, 2009 James Frey writing teen science fiction novelsNEW YORK — James Frey (FRY) is writing for young people, and Hollywood has signed on. Frey, a former screenwriter best known for his discredited memoir "A Million Little Pieces," is collaborating on a four-book series of teen science fiction novels that HarperCollins will publish.
CBS, Letterman close to deal to keep comic on CBS' 'Late Show' into 2012June 10th, 2009 CBS, Letterman close to deal for extensionNEW YORK — David Letterman isn't going anywhere soon. CBS and the late-night funnyman's production company is close to a deal that would extend his stay on the "Late Show" into 2012.
Notes of interest from BookExpo AmericaMay 31st, 2009 Notes of interest from BookExpo AmericaNotes from BookExpo America, which ended Sunday in New York:
— PROLIFIC PATTERSON: If you aren't sure whether James Patterson has a new release coming, just assume he does. Patterson (helped by a few co-writers) has six books scheduled to come out between June and the end of the year, including two new novels in the Alex Cross series and a young adult work, "Witch & Wizard."
— FROM PRINCE TO PETER YARROW: At the 2008 convention, the parties ran late and loud, none later or louder than Prince's poolside concert at his mansion in the hills of Los Angeles.
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