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Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue' Outsells Hillary Clinton's Memoir in First Week
Sarah Palin , a favorite target of late night comedians and "Saturday Night Live" for more than a year, is having the last laugh. Her Memoir , "Going Rogue: An American Life," has become the publishing sensation of the holiday season. The 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate 's Autobiography has sold more than 700,000 copies in its first week of release -- including 300,000 on the first day alone.
Katherine Brooks will ride 'Freak'
Gravity Films has hired Katherine Brooks to direct "Freak," based on the life of jockey Julie Krone. According to Variety, Brooks will direct from her own script based on "Riding for My Life," Krone's Autobiography. Krone was the first woman to win a Triple Crown race and the first female jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Brooks and Gravity Films' Sophie Watts will produce, and John Manulis will executive produce. Shooting starts in April in New York and...
'The City's' Kelly Cutrone: Deprogramming girls one intern at a time
You may know Kelly Cutrone as the harsh (sometimes brutal), all-black-wearing, straight-talking boss lady from “ The Hills ” and “The City.” She's all those things. She's also the former wife of Andy Warhol protégé Ronnie Cutrone, the mother of a young girl named Ava, and she used to run with Anthony Haden-Guest , the writer who would later be immortalized in “ The Bonfire of the Vanities .” With such a packed Autobiography already, what could have convinced her to take part...
Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue' Outsells Hillary Clinton's Memoir in First Week
"Going Rogue" was Amazon's No. 1 bestseller in several categories including biography, history, and non-fiction. Sarah Palin, a favorite target of late night comedians and "Saturday Night Live" for more than a year, is having the last laugh. Her Memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life," has become the publishing sensation of the holiday season. The 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate's Autobiography has sold more than 700,000 copies in its first week of release -- including 300,000 on the...
Katherine Brooks Taking on a -Freak'
It’s been seven years since the release of Seabiscuit , and apparently that’s plenty of time for Hollywood to reenter the world of horse racing. The Autobiography of jockey Julie Krone, the most successful female jockey in racing history, has been adapted into a screenplay entitled Freak . Katherine Brooks has signed on to direct the film, saying that Krone’s personal triumphs are what drew her to the film more than her racing accomplishments. The story of the only woman to...
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Jude Prepares For Another Tell-All From the Women in His Life: PHOTO
Jude Law was smiling as he left a Midtown East office building with his assistant in New York yesterday, despite the news that his ex-wife Sadie Frost is reportedly planning a tell-all book. John Blake, the publisher, says : "You couldn't wish for more in an Autobiography. We haven't discussed the finer detail, but we would expect it to contain pretty much everything. Sadie has a very good sense of humour and is very self-deprecating." Following Samantha Burke's revelations about her...
Steven Tyler Writes a Book
A spokesman for Steven Tyler has said that the Aerosmith lead singer is just taking a quick break due to a shoulder injury and that he is working on his Autobiography while he heals. That's not what the rest of his band mates seem to think. Guitarist Joe Perry and the rest of the gang seem to think that something else is up and alluded to Steven using drugs again. To me, it sounds like nobody really knows what's going on. They should just talk to each other instead of going through...
Jedward to bring out autobiography?
There are claims Jedward could now be offered a lucrative book deal.
'Deal or No Deal' Host Howie Mandel and His OCD
Deal or No Deal viewers know that host Howie Mandel doesn't shake hands with guests—he does a fist bump. But they may not know that it's not for effect; it's because the actor-comedian has an overwhelming fear of germs. The fist bump is one manifestation of Mandel's obsessive-compulsive disorder ; he has attention deficit disorder as well. Mandel's new Autobiography, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me , and a 20/20 story that will air Friday night shine light on these poorly understood...
Jeward to bring out autobiography?
There are claims Jedward could now be offered a lucrative book deal.
Jeward to bring out autobiography?
There are claims Jedward could now be offered a lucrative book deal.
Palin Draws Thousands to Book Signing at Fort Bragg
More than 4,000 people show up to meet former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at her book signing event at Fort Bragg. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy of her Autobiography at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 23. (AP Photo) Sarah Palin drew a crowd of over 4,000 on Monday to her book signing at Fort Bragg, though the former Alaska Governor kept her appearance from turning into the kind of "political platform" that some Military officials were concerned about. Palin did not give a speech...
Katherine Brooks to jockey 'Freak'
Gravity Films has attached Katherine Brooks ("Waking Madison") to direct "Freak," based on the life of jockey Julie Krone. Brooks will helm from her script, inspired by Krone's Autobiography "Riding for My Life." Krone was the first woman to win a Triple Crown race and the first female jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Brooks and Gravity Films' principal Sophie Watts will produce, and John Manulis will exec produce. Shooting will start in April in New York and...
Steven Tyler Is Just Writing A Book! No Drugs (Allegedly): PHOTO
That's not what his bandmates seemed to think! A spokesman for Steven Tyler has said that the Aerosmith frontman is just taking a quick break due to a shoulder injury and he is working on his Autobiography while he heals. Guitarist Joe Perry and the gang seem to think something else is amiss and alluded to Steven using drugs again. It sounds to us like nobody knows what's actually going on and you all should talk to EACH OTHER instead of through publicists and the media! Either way, we're sure...
Sadie Frost Plans Tell-All Book
Jude Law's ex-wife Sadie Frost is going public in an Autobiography that claims to include "all the gossip" about her marriages to Jude and Gary Kemp. The 44-year-old will be releasing the book after selling her memoirs for a "five-figure sum." Not bad! Her publisher John Blake said: "You couldn't wish for more in an Autobiography. We aren't sure of the finer details but we expect it to contain pretty much everything." Hey, we're glad Sadie finally gets to cash on something! Related Links: One...
Frost to Discuss Law Marriage in Book: PHOTO
Actress Sadie Frost is set to lift the lid on her marriage to Jude Law - she's preparing to release an Autobiography. The British star has signed a deal with London publisher John Blake forthe worldwide release of her book, which will be created with the help of a ghost-writer. Frost, who divorced Law in 2003, will reportedly reveal "all the gossip" from her colourful life, including her relationship with the Hollywood hunk, as well as her first husband, Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp. all the...
Sadie Frost to lift lid on Law
Sadie Frost is to reveal "everything" about her relationship with Jude Law in an Autobiography. The actress-turned-fashion designer - who has three children, Rafferty, 13, Iris, nine, and Rudy, seven, with the 36-year-old Hollywood actor - will lift the lid on their stormy marriage which ended after six years in October 2003. The 44-year-old brunette's "amazing story" is also expected to reveal details about best friend Kate Moss and her first husband, Spandau Ballet singer Gary Kemp, who is the...
Frost to discuss Law marriage in book
Actress Sadie Frost is set to lift the lid on her marriage to Jude Law - she's preparing to release an Autobiography.
John and Edward Grimes offered
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McCain says he 'enjoyed' reading Palin book
Washington, Nov.23 - ANI: Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain has said that he liked reading former running mate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palins Autobiography -- "Going Rogue" on the sidelines of a security forum in Halifax, Politico reports. "I enjoyed the book and she and I are dear friends. I talked to her on the phone yesterday. We got along fine," said McCain.... Asked a question on the tensions that prevailed during last years Republican presidential...
Aerosmith:
Steven Tyler Taking Time Off From Aerosmith To Write Autobiography
The Aerosmith break-up story continues into its third week, with reps from Steven Tyler's camp saying that Tyler is not quitting the band, he's just taking time off to write his Autobiography and recover from a shoulder injury. However, Tyler wants to take two years off, expecting his band to do the same. But that hasn't sat well with the band, who don't want to sit around waiting for Tyler to get that third house in Tahiti money. So, for now, it seems like Tyler is out of Aerosmith for the time...
Dunphy hits out at Keane for blaming players after Cup exit
They say it takes one to know one. Eamon Dunphy has branded Roy Keane an "a***hole" for blaming Shay Given and Paul McShane for Ireland's World Cup exit in Paris. And Dunphy, who penned Keane's controversial Autobiography in 2003, claimed the former Irish captain and Manchester United hero was still "dining out" on the infamous Saipan row, which saw Keane quitting the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan before the tournament kicked off. Dunphy was attending a party in Residence members club...
McCain says he 'enjoyed' reading Palin book
Washington, Nov.23 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain has said that he liked reading former running mate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's Autobiography -- Going Rogue" on the sidelines of a security forum in Halifax, Politico reports.
Bill Murray Reads Paul Shaffer's Autobiography
Bill Murray Reads Paul Schaffer's book on The Late Show With David Letterman in this funny clip.

















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