Thursday, March 28, 2024

Books

Will Smith Writes an Autobiography: Will It Include Scientology, Infidelity, Failed Private School, Donations to Nation of Islam?

Will Smith has written an autobiography (with Mark Manson). "Will" will be published on November 9th by Penguin Press. No doubt "Will" covers Smith's Philadelphia...

Review: Tovah Feldshuh as a Thrilling Dr. Ruth, Telling It Like It Is On and Off Stage

Celebrity sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer turned 93 last weekend, and after decades on television and in the public eye, it is still a...

Jackie Collins Gets a Loving Documentary Called “Lady Boss” That Only Does Her a Fraction of Justice

My favorite thing about "Lady Boss," the documentary about Jackie Collins, is that all her friends think they were her "best friend." And they...

Remembering “Midnight Cowboy,” The Only X Rated Film to Win Best Picture (and 2 Other Oscars As Well)

The Academy Museum sent out a Timeline featuring many “firsts:” among them citing "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), the first X-rated film to win Best Picture....

Book Biz Bust: Publisher Puts Brakes on Blake Bailey’s Philip Roth Bio But Amazon Is Still Selling it in All Forms

Now what? An avalanche of accusations against Philip Roth biographer Blake Bailey today in the New Orleans press spread quickly to publisher WW Norton. They...

UPDATED Golden Globes Former President Phil Berk Ousted from HFPA After He Sends Racist Email to Members

UPDATED: Berk has been ousted from the group for good. Ironically, he'll be replaced by a Black journalist. Poetic justice. EARLIER The Golden Globes...

Hunter Biden’s Confessional Book “Beautiful Things” Is a Sales Bust After First Week Despite PR Push

The book is a lonely Hunter. "Beautiful Things," the confessional memoir by Presidential ne'er do well son Hunter Biden is a flop after one week. NPD...

Hunter Biden’s Performance as Eddie Haskell on “CBS Sunday Morning” is a “Beautiful Thing,” May Alter Oscar Race for Best Actor

Hunter Biden has suddenly jumped out front in the Oscar race. After his performance on "CBS Sunday Morning" this morning, Hunter's work as Eddie...