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Bela Lugosi, who made his mark as Dracula in Hollywood, insisted to reporters he battled a crippling addiction to drugs for over two decades — but one author claimed he “deliberately exaggerated” his story for a heartbreaking reason.“What he said was that he had been dependent on drugs for 20 years, in some cases 25 years,” author Robert Cremer told Fox News Digital. “But he greatly exaggerated the story… And this exaggeration of his dependency on drugs was aimed, in part, at [his fourth wife] in the hope that she would feel guilty, would reconcile with him and come back to him.”“He wanted to win back his wife and his son,” Cremer added.Cremer, who was a syndicated columnist at The Hollywood Reporter, has a new book set to be published on Dec.

In 1984, Prince recorded a song called “Paisley Park” about a personal utopia – one that became a reality a few years later. And there’s a good reason why the pop superstar never left.The singer/songwriter, who died there in 2016 at age 57, is the subject of a new photo book, “Prince: Icon.” It looks back at his decades-long career through the lens of 17 photographers, from the earliest days in his native Minneapolis to touring the world.

second-degree murder in 2009.The “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer, 78, made the startling revelation in her newly released self-titled book, “Cher: The Memoir.” According to the Grammy winner, after she completed her 1974 album “Dark Lady,” Spector approached her about joining forces for new music. The pair were set up through Cher’s then-boyfriend David Geffen.She claimed that Spector asked her and Harry Nilsson to record a “guide vocal” on the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas’ song “A Love Like Yours.” He said he’d pass the music to John Lennon for review, as she and Nilsson sang back-up on the Beatles frontman’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll” album.But Cher said the music producer-turned-convicted murderer — who died in 2021 — misled them. Spector allegedly released the single illegally in Europe, infuriating Cher because it violated both her and Nilsson’s record contracts.

“The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from this Marvellous Lifetime,” which features a photograph from May 19, 1962 — the night Monroe breathlessly sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to JFK. MacLaine was present at the event and says she attended an afterparty where she saw President Kennedy leave a bedroom with Monroe inside.

Al Pacino is reflecting on an unpleasant childhood memory. The Oscar winner, 84, detailed an injury at age 10 in his new memoir “Sonny Boy.”Pacino called the incident involving his penis “one of the most embarrassing experiences of my life.”“I seemed to cheat death on a regular basis,” the actor writes in the book’s first chapter, which recounted his upbringing in New York’s South Bronx, per People.

post on X.Dawn’s Early Light by @KevinRobertsTX is available for pre-order now!I was thrilled to write the foreword for this incredible book, which contains a bold new vision for the future of conservatism in America.Get your copy here >> https://t.co/nVW14O7BcH— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 19, 2024Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America is written by Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind the extreme Project 2025 initiative, seemingly designed as blueprint for Donald Trump’s presidency, should the Republican nominee win.Vance, who has said there are “some good ideas” in Project 2025, is particularly close to Heritage, and specifically Roberts, whom he sees as a kindred spirit, notes in the foreword that both men come from humble beginnings in areas of the country that have been forgotten or overlooked by government and societal elites. Both men are Catholic and both have risen to prestigious positions, both within the conservative movement.Vance has financial ties to many of the individuals at Heritage rumored to be behind the development of Project 2025.

Mick Jagger’s partner of 10 years — with the promise ring to prove it — former prima ballerina Melanie Hamrick choreographed the rock ballet “Porte Rouge” that was inspired by the music of the Rolling Stones.But despite their decade-long pas de deux, Hamrick — who retired from the American Ballet Theatre after 15 years in 2019 — doesn’t give Jagger any notes on his legendary moves. “Nah — he’s an expert, he’s got it down,” Hamrick, 37, told The Post.

Ban This Book, by Alan Gratz, from its shelves, overriding its own Florida district book-review committee’s decision rejecting a challenge to the book.The children’s novel follows a fictional fourth-grade student who creates a secret library of banned books in her locker after her local school board bans those titles.Indian River School Board members said they disliked how it referenced other books that have been removed from schools and accused it of “teaching rebellion of school board authority.”Ban This Book, which had been housed in two elementary school libraries and a middle school, was challenged by Jennifer Pippin, president of the local chapter of Moms for Liberty, a national right-wing group that routinely rails against books that they claim contain “age-inappropriate content” and address LGBTQ rights, among other fabricated grievances.The school board voted 3-2 to remove the book from shelves, with two candidates backed by Moms for Liberty voting to remove it, along with a third member , Kevin McDonald, who was recently appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a vacant seat following the ill-timed resignation of Brian Barefoot.McDonald tried to justify banning the book by claiming the board was acting on behalf of parents who wanted to keep their children from being “indoctrinated” or exposed to allegedly “woke” ideas.“The title itself and the theme challenges our authority,” McDonald said of Ban This Book.

The Secret: A Treasure Hunt.”Each key can be exchanged with Preiss’s estate for a valuable gemstone. Followers of “The Secret” widely believe that one of the clues featuring an image of a woman in a white gown floating above topaz gems directs readers to a treasure hidden in New York City. Hager and others have noted that the woman’s face strongly resembles that of the Statue of Liberty.

The Queen Bee” is currently “surpassing the Bible” in the number of pre-sold copies. “When we post our presales, we be surpassing the Bible, and that’s crazy,” Kim, 49, declared during a recent Instagram Live.

Megan Fox is releasing her first collection of poetry, “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous.”“My freedom lives in these pages,” the “Jennifer’s Body” actress said about the book.“I hope that my words can inspire others to take back their happiness and their identity by using their voice to illuminate what’s been buried, but not forgotten, in the darkness.”To promote the 70+ poems within the book, Fox will discuss “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous” with a special guest at New York City’s Racket on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.All guests in attendance will receive a copy of “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous.”No word on whether or not her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly, aka Colson Baker, will be in attendance.Need more information? All the details you’re looking for about tickets for Fox’s speaking engagement and her new book can be found below.

posted on X (formerly Twitter), the National Book Foundation condemned Barrymore, 48, and said that they had “rescinded” her hosting invitation for the November ceremony. “The National Book Award is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture,” read the statement. “In light of the announcement that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms.

America’s dad might be coming to a city near you.Actor, writer, director, author, ten-time “Saturday Night Live” host and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is currently on tour promoting his new book “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.”At all shows on the tour, Hanks will sit down with moderators and discuss the new novel which tells the story of a huge Marvel-like superhero flick called Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall” and the comic book it’s based on.There’s only one problem — Hanks has only two Q&A’s remaining on his tour schedule.The “Cast Away” star is set to appear at San Francisco’s Sydney Goldstein Theater on Tuesday, May 16 and Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Thursday May 18.Thankfully, if you’re hoping to catch Forrest Gump/David S. Pumpkins/Woody/Mr.

“Depp v Heard: The Unreal Story,” due out May 17, covers the two jaw-dropping trials that unfolded in the wake of the couple’s stunning 2016 split.“I thought they were two troubled, but fascinating human beings, trying to find their way in the world,” Wallis told the Daily Mail.“They went through an extraordinary process, played out on a global stage. I never thought it was sordid or grim.”The Post reached out to Wallis for comment.A freelance journalist and broadcaster who has worked for the BBC, Private Eye, and ITN, Wallis says he is the only journalist to cover both trials extensively.Wallis claims to have attended London court nearly every day in 2020 to watch Depp lose his libel caseagainst The Sun, which had called him a “wife-beater.”He reported attending every day of last year’s Virginia trial, where the“Pirates of the Caribbean” star won his defamation case against the“Aquaman” actress over a 2018 op-ed Heard wrote for the Washington Post, claiming to be “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”“The Unreal Story” is said to provide insight into the sexual politics, culture wars, and intense social media attention surrounding the trials.

Long Past Summer (HQN, $16.99), author Noué Kirwan deftly traverses decades to tell the story of New York City attorney Mikaela Marchand’s intertwined relationships with her best friend and her first love. A not-so-chance meeting one steamy summer day forces her to reconsider what she thinks she knows about friendship, love and herself.

“The Devil Wears Prada.”It was only until Weisberger’s book received the film adaptation treatment in 2006 that Wintour started to finally pay attention.Amy Odell, writer of Anna: The Biography, described what went down when the fashion editor tried to remember who worked for her.“On May 21, 2002, Women’s Wear Daily reported that ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ had sold to Doubleday for a reported $250,000. When Anna learned about the book, she said to [managing editor Laurie] Jones, ‘I cannot remember who that girl is,’” Odell penned, according to Entertainment Weekly.The biography noted that Wintour went to a private screening of “The Devil Wears Prada” at the Paris Theater in New York City in 2006 before the flick premiered on June 30.

Halsey told fans she’s “in shock” after her debut poetry book featured on the New York Times bestselling author list.The tome – I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry – came out on November 10, 2020, and was number two on the Hardcover Fiction countdown as WENN went to press.Reacting to the news, Halsey, real name Ashley Frangipane, shared a childhood snap of herself, alongside the caption: “I woke up to discover that I am a New York Times Best Selling Author. I am kind of in shock.

Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours (Harper Collins/Nelson Books).“We have to check in,” Williams told ESSENCE in an exclusive interview. “We have to check in with ourselves.

Bestselling author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton, once described as a ‘Nora Ephron for the millennial generation’, knows more than most about dating dilemmas.

The Meaning Of Mariah Carey. The Grammy award-winning singer with the larger than life persona addresses her encounters with domestic violence incidents, mental health struggles, family feuds and tabloid rumors in the recently released memoir. Co-written with former ESSENCE fashion editor and image activist Michaela angela Davis, the book spans Carey’s entire life and career.

A Melbourne dad who dressed up as Queen Elsa to support his son in a now viral TikTok video, has penned a new children’s book with a heartwarming message – you don’t need to blend in and “different is best.”My Shadow Is Pink by best-selling author and illustrator Scott Stuart tells the tale of a little boy who wonders why his shadow is not blue like his dad’s and why he likes “books and pink toys, princess, fairies, and things ‘not for boys’.” The book had its genesis in Stuart looking for ways to help his son Colin, who was being bullied at childcare for having an Elsa doll.“When Colin was three, he fell completely in love with Elsa, and he had an Elsa doll that he absolutely loved,” Stuart told Star Observer in an email interview.“One

Rebecca adaptation is coming, and I couldn't be more excited.In all honesty, I read more CliffsNotes in high school than I did . But there was one novel in particular—Rebecca, the 1938 gothic from Daphne du Maurier—that I devoured from cover to cover, and it remains my favorite to this day.

It was Mardi Gras night 1990 or could’ve been 1991. I was so sick. I planned to be in the parade with friends as Stepford wives, drugged to the eyeballs on barbiturates, just bashing into the crowd with shopping trolleys all the way up the route.But I was so sick.

He used to be part of a double-act with comedian David Mitchell, starring in Peep Show and That Mitchell And Webb Look, but Robert Webb says not working together as much has truly helped their friendship.

This past December, as my 28th birthday loomed, I did something slightly immature and dramatic: I posted contextless song lyrics on Twitter. The lines in question—“In 27 years/I've drunk 50,000 beers/And they just wash against me/Like the sea into a pier”—came from the Silver Jews’ “Trains Across the Sea,” off 1994’s Starlite Walker. Like many fans of Silver Jews leader David Berman, I’d found myself continuously returning to his work in the wake of his sudden death last August, not long after he re-emerged as Purple Mountains.

The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle has been announced as a judge for this year’s National Book Awards, working in the Literature in Translation category. He also shared a new cassette, Songs for Pierre Chuvin. Darnielle posted a cryptic message to Instagram with instructions to text “Cassette” to 31996 for updates on the 10-track tape’s release.

Anthology Editions has announced a new book about iconic psych rock band 13th Floor Elevators. 13th Floor Elevators: A Visual History will be released April 21. The book was written and curated by London-based author and antiquarian bookseller Paul Drummond. Watch a trailer for the book below.

Rough Trade Books has announced its 35th edition: It’s Going to Be a Bright New Day: Would You Rather, with Bonnie Prince Billy, by Lanny author Max Porter. The book, which is available for pre-order, finds Porter playing “Would You Rather” with Will Oldham, asking him questions of preference on subjects like music, cuisine, and more.

Lady Gaga has announced Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community, a new anthology book compiling “inspirational stories written by young people” along with “personal notes of empowerment” from Gaga herself. According to a press release, “The stories in Channel Kindness include a young writer who discovered the power of self-love after being bullied at school, someone who started a movement to lift the stigma around mental health, and another who created safe spaces for LGBTQ youth.”

Comedian and writer Robert Webb, 47, who rose to fame with David Mitchell in Peep Show and That Mitchell And Webb Look, recently recovered from a heart operation and is relishing family time with his wife, fellow comedian Abigail Burdess and their two children Esme and Dory.