Colby Buzzell was a soldier serving in Iraq when he started blogging his raw experiences fighting on the frontline in 2004. Buzzell blogged under the pseudonym CBFTW (Colby Buzzell F— The War). When his blog became viral, the military monitored his posts. One day, when Colby wrote an essay that hinged on anti-war sentiments, he […]

Ted Turner, an ex-husband of Jane Fonda, has written a new memoir called, “Call Me Ted.” Ted Turner, 69, wrote his version of what happened which caused his split with actress Jane Fonda. Turner wrote that it was not because of Fonda’s conversion to Christianity that broke up his marriage. It was because Fonda did […]

Warrick Dunn tells the story of how he struggled with questions after his mother, Betty Smothers, was killed. Dunn is with NFL and plays running back. Betty Smothers was fatally shot on Jan. 7, 1993, in a robbery attempt. Smothers worked as a Baton Rouge police corporal. Kevan Brumfield was caught, tried and convicted for […]

Dr Laura Berman is the author of the famous book, “Real Sex For Real Women.” Dr Laura Berman was a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” today. The episode aired at 9 this morning on WLS-Channel 7. Dr Laura Berman discussed “Behind Closed Doors: Sex Therapy.” You can read Dr Laura Berman’s article at the […]

Dr Peter D’Adamo is a diet guru. Dr D’Adamo wrote a new book called “The Geno Type Diet.” He said genes determined what foods make a person gain weight. Dr D’Adamo wrote about the 6 genetic types and the diet to match with each type in order to lose weight.

Donald Trump sued Timothy O’Brien over the book called “TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald.” Timothy O’Brien claimed Donalf Trump was worth between $150 – 250 million.

Kristin Davis, the Manhattan Madam, has written a book to tell everything about her experiences as a hooker, running a call girl ring and everything you’ve always wanted to know about the flesh trade. Kristin Davis’ book is names as “The Real Sex In The City: True Tales Of The Manhattan Madam.”
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Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have released a new book named “Influence.” Influence features the people who have influenced Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen. The Olsen twins appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss their new “Influence.”

Jim Norton, a comic and New Jersey native, wrote his book called “I Hate Your Guts.” Jim Norton will release his book on Election Day. Nov. 4 is a good day to launch a book and “I Hate Your Guts” will make good weekend reading for his fans who buy the book. Jim Norton hates […]

Margaret Thomas resurrected herself by having some cosmetic surgery. In order to inaugurate her transition after plastic surgery, and start afresh after she had the change, Margaret Thomas was renamed as Marlo Thomas. Margaret Julia Marlo Thomas was born on Nov 21, 1937. Can you believe she is 70 now? Curious minds want to know […]

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Bloomington author, appeared on “Oprah” at 4 pm Tues. on Channel 13. Dr. Jill Taylor discussed about her delibitating stroke in 1996 and her struggles towards recovery. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor wrote a book called “My Stroke of Insight” from her experiences.

Christina Crawford is reissuing her bestselling autobiography, “Mommie Dearest” this year. Crawford’s new edition includes a new introduction and afterword, testimonies from contemporaries and photographs that were edited out from the 1978 edition. “Mommie Dearest” was one of the first few books to highlight child abuse and alcoholism.

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Giada De Laurentiis autographs copies of her new book “Giada’s Kitchen: New Italian Favorites” at Williams Sonoma in Las Vegas. Giada De Laurentiis photos are here.

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Arvind Adiga wins Man Booker 2008 for “The White Tiger” Congrats to Arvind Adiga. The White Tiger is an excellent choice. Arvind Adiga, 33, was the youngest author on the list of nominations for the Man Booker Prize. Arvind Adiga won the £50,000 prize and fame.

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