Sunday, February 8, 2026

Books

Jackie Collins, Hollywood’s Buoyant Cheerleader, Beloved, Dies at 77

What can I say? I loved Jackie Collins. Everyone did. She was so much fun, a great friend, happy happy happy, a cheerleader for...

Chrissie Hynde Ambushed by NY Times Book Reviewer, But “Reckless” Is a Vivid Memoir: from Kent State to the Clash, Sex Pistols and Fame

I've met Chrissie Hynde a couple of times over the years, and she's scared me. It didn't matter. Her songs, voice-- I've loved them...

Exclusive Star Trek News: William Shatner Preparing Biography of Leonard Nimoy

The Star Trek frienship of Kirk and Spock continues into the after life. I can tell you exclusively that William Shatner, portrayer of James...

Ann Romney Book Coming Mid-September Addresses Her MS, Sex Life, 2012 Campaign

Ann Romney is a fighter and a survivor. I'm told that the new memoir coming from Mitt Romney's outspoken wife is a doozy with...

Star Wars: Carrie Fisher “Princess Diarist” Due February 2016 (As Scooped Here)

I told you back on July 9th-- now it's confirmed by Carrie Fisher herself-- "The Princess Diarist" are set for February 2016. http://t.co/XYhE4NbACZ. Theres nothing-(much)more...

E.L. Doctorow, Great American Novelist of “Ragtime” Fame, Dies at 84

Ed Doctorow was one of the few people I was actually in awe of-- a real writer, a great writer, a pure novelist whose...

Johnny Carson Lawyer Henry Bushkin Prevails in Court vs. Pal, Carson Musical is a Go

Henry Bushkin had a good day in Los Angeles court today. He prevailed in a lawsuit brought by his pal Bruce Singer, brother in...

Revelation: Candice Bergen’s Mother Had an Affair with Her Husband Louis Malle’s Older Brother

These Hollywood people. They really are different from you and me. I'm such a fan of Candice Bergen that I downloaded her new book,...