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Tom Cruise is arguably the Scientologist with the highest profile, which is why he’s also being used as an example for the entire community, that is, all the other members of the cult, a former Scientologist tells Radar Online. Marc Headley left the cult about five years ago and now, in a book called “Blo... |
8 November 2009
03:50 GMT |
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As if Ian Halperin’s “Brangelina Exposed” biography was not reason enough to worry for Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, odds are she is yet to face the worst. Andrew Morton, famous for covering the lives of Princess Diana, Tom Cruise and Madonna, is also preparing to come out with an authorized bio... |
29 October 2009
03:53 GMT |
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Ian Halperin, the investigative journalist who, in the past, released unauthorized biographies on Michael Jackson and Princess Diana, has now set his eyes on the most powerful couple in the showbiz industry at the moment. The lives of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to be exposed for what they really are, with all t... |
28 October 2009
11:22 GMT |
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Former tennis champ Andre Agassi is coming out with a memoir and, in true memoir fashion, “Open” is not devoid of shocking revelations. Speaking of the ‘90s, Agassi writes of a troubled period on a personal level, problems that eventually pushed him to try crystal meth that, in turn, caused him seri... |
28 October 2009
10:43 GMT |
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Earlier this year, Disney announced it was working on the first long feature, animated film featuring a black female character, “The Princess and the Frog,” a move received with applause by the mainstream audience. All chaos broke loose just weeks after the announcement, as the first photo from the film s... |
24 October 2009
11:21 GMT |
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They say no (admittedly sane) fashion critic would ever look at Katie Price, formerly known back in her glamor modeling days simply as Jordan, and say she has “style.” Yet, Price is not letting that get her down, as she’s come up with the ultimate style guide to help women become strong individuals ... |
16 October 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Going to show that, indeed, the “Twilight” phenomenon is officially the biggest our society has witnessed in recent years, the Oxford University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, has just announced it might include questions from the novels in the acceptance interview. Stephenie Meye... |
9 October 2009
07:46 GMT |
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“I’m a dead man” was Patrick Swayze’s first thought when he was told for the first time that he had pancreatic cancer, as the actor himself revealed in his tell-all memoir “The Time of My Life,” out today, September 29. Still, he did not stop there to fall prey to desperation and s... |
29 September 2009
11:14 GMT |
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Dieting is frustrating – as also is the very idea of starting a new dietary plan, especially since most of them imply restrictions, limitations and, ultimately, the feeling of being deprived of something that we want badly and perhaps even deserve. Because of this, the best way to lose weight is not by starving... |
28 September 2009
15:21 GMT |
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“The Twilight Saga” is undeniably the biggest movie franchise of our times, as the millions of fans around the world can vouch. The “Twilight” phenomenon also relies heavily on Stephenie Meyer’s four books, which is where it all started. Harvard University is not oblivious to the cultura... |
26 September 2009
04:10 GMT |
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The Halo family gets a new member in the form of the Halo Encyclopedia, the first official reference book that explains in fine detail all the aspects of the Halo Universe. Every aspect is laid out within these pages be them characters, weapons, locations and history, forming a compendium that stretches out to cover ... |
24 September 2009
06:42 GMT |
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“Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” star Patrick Swayze died quietly in his wife’s arms at the family home a few days ago after an almost two-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. His tell-all memoir, written with the help of high-school sweetheart and wife Lisa Niemi, “The Time of My L... |
18 September 2009
04:28 GMT |
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It’s often being said that, as a celebrity who is constantly in the spotlight, a woman is either too skinny or not skinny enough, and that nothing she does regarding her weight will ever please everybody. Janet Jackson is certainly not a stranger to this, her weight oscillating through the years from a full fig... |
10 September 2009
16:21 GMT |
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The world knows Paris Hilton, the heiress, the socialite extraordinaire and showbiz personality, the fashion designer, singer and actress, rather for her wild lifestyle than for her wisdom. However, experts compiling the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations have included one from her as well in the updated version that go... |
10 September 2009
06:04 GMT |
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There are so many self-help books out there that, were one to choose only a handful of the lot for some guidance and advice, one would have serious problems choosing. Judging from the message behind all of them, positive thinking is the key to success: a better social and professional position, more money, happiness,... |
8 September 2009
13:41 GMT |
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“Breaking Dawn,” the fourth book in the “Twilight” series written by Stephenie Meyer, is not actually Meyer’s work, another female author claims in court papers. Jordan Scott, who made the claim that “Breaking Dawn” was almost identical to her “The Nocturne” a whi... |
20 August 2009
04:59 GMT |
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Alongside the release of iPhoto 8.1, Apple has confirmed the existence of an extra-large hardcover photo book available for those who enjoy printing their photos to make albums and photo-books. The latest update to iPhoto ‘09 adds several new, print-product options, including the ability to order a hardcover b... |
19 August 2009
04:03 GMT |
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Just because we think we can, or because we want to bad enough doesn’t mean we will actually get the thing we desire the most at one given moment. Yet, this is precisely what self-books are telling us every day, offering us quick and failure-proof methods of achieving whatever goal we have in mind, be it losing... |
17 August 2009
16:31 GMT |
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The tension that is instantly generated whenever his mother comes to visit, or when wife and husband go to his house for dinner has often made the subject of tragedies in ancient times and, more recently, highly popular sitcoms. Getting the wife and the mother-in-law to get along is like reconciling cat and dog, many... |
5 August 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Stephenie Meyer, the author who wrote the four “Twilight” books that Summit Entertainment is now turning into highly successful films, is about to be sued by another, less rich and less famous author, who claims the forth book is actually her own material. As Meyer’s publicist is denying accusations... |
5 August 2009
08:22 GMT |
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We as a society have probably grown accustomed to looking at people who struggle with their weight and think, “They’ve brought it upon themselves,” because they did not exercise enough willpower. At the same time, we’re constantly being told that the obesity epidemics is about to reach a troub... |
3 August 2009
14:21 GMT |
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Admittedly, Paris Hilton is a very shrewd businesswoman, having build an empire on her image alone. Paris Hilton has several very successful fashion lines, accessory collections, beauty products and her career in television and movies. What Paris does not have, though, according Rush & Molloy from the New York Daily ... |
3 August 2009
09:39 GMT |
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Summer may be in full swing, but it’s never too late to start working out to look smashing at the beach, celebrity trainer David Kirsch says in his latest book. He is the man who has worked with everyone who’s anyone in the celebrity world, including high-earning supermodels like Karolina Kurkova, and he&... |
20 July 2009
14:31 GMT |
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After starring in the box-office and critical hit “Slumdog Millionaire,” young actress Rubina Ali set another record when she officially became the youngest person to pen an autobiography. “Slumdog Dreaming: My Journey to the Stars” also covers shooting an ad for French Schweppes with Australi... |
16 July 2009
10:57 GMT |
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They usually say that hearing for the first time the three magical words, “I love you,” is a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime experience that no amount of money could ever buy. Without necessarily making the above statement be less true, scientists have determined the worth the average Joe and Jane estimate ... |
13 July 2009
16:21 GMT |
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Ian Halperin, the unauthorized biographer that shocked the world in 2008 by announcing that the King of Pop was in very poor condition and had only half a year to live, is gearing up to shock the world once more by publishing an explosive tell-all. “Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson” will deal ... |
9 July 2009
05:23 GMT |
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“There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.” and “Outer space exists because it’s afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris.” These are just two of the many Chuck Norris “facts” that are now part of the vernacular, afte... |
17 June 2009
03:33 GMT |
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BioShock was a very successful video game, having managed to stand out from the rest of its competitors and be a true example of games as art. From its detailed surroundings and the complexity of Rapture to the philosophical aspects of its themes, BioShock offered a memorable and extensive experience. Now, as the vi... |
29 May 2009
12:41 GMT |
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Kanye West, a self-titled “proud non-reader,” is an author in his own turn, having just come up with a guide to wisdom, the Kanye West style, called “Thank You and You’re Welcome.” The book is meant to set the record straight on most things that are currently being circulated in the medi... |
28 May 2009
10:27 GMT |
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Author Joe Kissell has finished yet another two books for the Take Control ebook series aimed at helping Mac users keep their Macs running at optimum efficiency, while troubleshooting unexpected occurrences. TUAW, whose Steve Sande has also written several titles for the Take Control series, reports that “Tak... |
26 May 2009
06:21 GMT |
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Pearson Technology Group’s (PTG) best-selling eBook for 2008, “The iPhone Developer's Cookbook: Building Applications with the iPhone SDK,” by Erica Sadun, continues to appear in the top listings of Amazon.com’s Computer & Internet and Professional & Technical categories, according to an ... |
21 May 2009
15:11 GMT |
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Women are constantly told, more or less directly, that they need to strive to attain all goals: be successful in their career, have a happy family life, be good wives and mothers, and be as educated on all topics as possible. It is a modern disease and millions of women fall prey to it, “Bridget Jones” au... |
21 May 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Amazon.com, Inc. has announced the availably of the “Kindle Store,” a platform optimized for iPhone's Safari web browser. The new Kindle Store has been designed with the size and shape of the iPhone in mind, offering iPhone and iPod touch users quick and easy access to Kindle Store’s 280,000 bo... |
11 May 2009
09:01 GMT |
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Although they’ve often been painted as an elite group of women whose only aspiration is to dangle on the arm of someone famous – preferably a football player in the UK – and who favor high heels to education, WAGs are not stupid, psychologist Geoff Rolls says in his book “Women Can’t Par... |
16 April 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Fad diets have always been subject to much debate, and this is certainly not about to change now. Whether they truly work or not sometimes depends entirely on the person who tries them and generalizing their efficiency is, in this sense, redundant, it has often been said. Nevertheless, in the long run, fad diets are ... |
14 April 2009
13:01 GMT |
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As the “Twilight” hysteria is far from dying down, both the people involved in the production of one of the biggest film franchises in recent years and fans are having a blast. The former are also cashing in on the franchise, as is the case of Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first movie, “Twil... |
6 April 2009
10:32 GMT |
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Celebrities have long ceased to be just entertainers, having become involved in almost every aspect of our lives, from fighting pollution and protecting animal rights, to supporting world peace and bringing down the poverty rate. This is precisely the topic of Marina Hyde’s latest book, “Celebrity: How En... |
3 April 2009
13:41 GMT |
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The time we dedicate to eating our meals plays an important part in the relationship we have with food, psychologist Pavel Somov says in his latest book, “Eating the Moment.” Chewing food properly, as well as enjoying each dish without any distraction, is key to learning to love food and developing a fun ... |
31 March 2009
14:41 GMT |
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The stress we all feel on a daily basis, but that is more marked in 30-something women who have a career and a family to care for, has now a new term by which we can call it. It’s the exhaustion epidemic and it’s taking a toll not only on the quality of our life, but also on our health and relationships. ... |
23 March 2009
16:11 GMT |
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It’s no longer a secret that women can hardly stand to be in the presence of another lady, let alone befriend her and be able to be nice to her without stabbing her when she’s not looking. Friendship between women has come to mean nothing today, and it’s ladies themselves who are paying the price fo... |
24 February 2009
13:21 GMT |
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In preparation for the DVD release of one of the most successful films of the last year, the vampire-filled “Twilight,” director Catherine Hardwicke will publish a book that will take the many fans of the franchise right behind the scenes to the making of the movie. “Twilight: Director’s Noteb... |
5 February 2009
07:03 GMT |
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Ever since Brad Pitt divorced “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston and became an item with one of the most exquisite ladies in Hollywood, Angelina Jolie, talk of whether he cheated on Jen has not ceased. Brad himself repeatedly refuted the allegation but will, apparently, no longer be able to do so once his fo... |
24 January 2009
04:55 GMT |
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Rejected by Apple on account of containing “objectionable content,” David Carnoy's e-book, Knife Music, has finally been approved in the App Store. The author decided to scrub some of the few lines containing the “intolerable” language. As a result, the book can now be found in the iTunes... |
19 January 2009
09:04 GMT |
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Given our hectic schedules and, most often than not, our unhealthy dietary habits, we frequently find ourselves at night, staring at the ceiling and not being able to sleep. While the abovementioned causes are just two of a myriad of them, lack of sleep can have disastrous consequences, which is why we should do what... |
14 January 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Apple has refreshed the line of rejected apps with the addition of an iPhone-based version of a book called Knife Music. Rolled out by David Carnoy, the app hasn't been approved in the App Store as it contains “objectionable content,” according to Apple. According to Apple's SDK, “Applicat... |
29 December 2008
06:41 GMT |
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Three prestigious authors, two great books, one important goal. The books that should be out by January next year address the uncomfortable matters of the atomic bomb – its spreading, the involved politics, nuclear proliferation and the like – and warn once again about the dangerous course the nuclear eff... |
10 December 2008
05:57 GMT |
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The Internet is a paradox, a medium of controversies. With a rapid ascension over merely half a century, it is often regarded as a blessing and a curse at the same time, with some even hypothesizing over the possibility of its becoming alive. Currently, it is a part of everyday life, ensuring rapid communication acro... |
9 December 2008
07:02 GMT |
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Although it may not appear so, the market of digital books is still recording an important growth, reflected in the figures their worldwide purchase cashes in. This determined Random House, Inc. (the world's largest English-language book publisher and a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the most important media... |
25 November 2008
05:22 GMT |
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There's certainly not much new under the sun, as it can also be concluded after reading one of the world's most ancient joke books. The original manuscript is a collection of 1,600 years old Greek jokes, most of which seem strikingly familiar even today, although in a somewhat updated version. The book date... |
19 November 2008
18:01 GMT |
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Dieting is hard, from both a psychological and a physical point of view. And, as if this wasn’t enough, dieting can be twice as trying when the person in question is having problems shaking off the extra pounds, despite obeying to the letter all those strict rules. As it turns out, diet guru Peter D’Adamo... |
29 October 2008
12:31 GMT |
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