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Jennifer Love Hewitt Reads ‘Why Men Love Bitches’

Natalia Buia — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:24:03 +0000

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Everything about this photo reeks of desperation; the purse, the rain, the bitter face, the book.

That is indeed “The Ghost Whisperer”, Jennifer Love Hewitt seen carrying around this book:

Jennifer, 32, is recently single after her split from Jarod Einsohn. There have been rumours that he dumped her via text message. The actress has also been in long-term relationships with Jamie Kennedy, Ross McCall and Carson Daly.

Now that she’s all alone, she’s mustering up her independence and trying to “hold her own”, as the book suggests she do. Most people who read self-help books tend to do so in the privacy of their own homes, but Jennifer shows her bravery by reading why men love bitches out in public.

Are these type of books as helpful and educational as they appear? This one seems a bit misogynistic to me. Being in control of your life and aggressive about the things you desire doesn’t make you a bitch. Hopefully, Jennifer Love Hewitt can figure that one out for herself.

Reading Rainbow: Snooki’s Confessions of a Guidette

andPOP Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:32:31 +0000

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Our good friend Ian Lynch does a book report on Snooki’s latest masterpiece called Confessions Of A Guidette. Not only does this book warrant a childlike examination it was also written at an elementary reading level. Yet again, Nicole has impressed us with her insight and wit.

Dina Lohan To Exploit Lindsay Lohan with Tell-All Book

Natalia Buia — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:01:01 +0000

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Perez Hilton speculates Dina Lohan could be selling a tell-all book about her troubed daughter, Lindsay Lohan.

It seems like not a day has gone by without hearing of something Lindsay Lohan has done wrong. Now, she’s spending court-appointed time at the L.A. County Morgue before the judge decided if she’ll do hard time.

Rather than comforting her daughter and trying to put the family back together in one piece, Dina has been trying to book meetings, Perez says. Thankfully, no one seems interested in her Lindsay memoir.

Dina really has to go away. She should be putting her blood, sweat and tears into being a better mom, not a best-seller. C’mon! This is not how the “White Oprah” should be behaving!

Justin Bieber Inspires Book on Religion

andPOP Staff — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:24:31 +0000

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Justin Bieber has inspired a new book on religion. Bieber is not shy about his strong Christian beliefs, and he continues to be very vocal about his values. This has attracted a new generation of believers.

Like any other product he endorses, Justin Bieber has inspired younger people to explore religion. This group has been nicknamed “Beliebers”.

The upcoming title of the book, Belieber!: Fame, Faith and The Heart of Justin Bieber, explores the entertainer’s religious beliefs, reports Gather. This should provide an in-depth look at a side of Bieber that has yet to be researched.

Video: Anderson Cooper Reads Snooki’s Book

andPOP Staff — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:59:42 +0000

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With news of Snooki releasing a second book (yes we know it’s incredible), CNN’s Anderson Cooper had a look at her debut book A Shore Thing. To pay her work the proper respect, Anderson read some excerpts live on his CNN show.

“I’ve made fun of Snooki’s writing before, this is true, but now that she has another book coming, I think it’s time to reassess,” the host of Anderson Cooper 360 said.

Hilarious video indeed. And as Anderson points out, Snooki has now written two more books than Anderson. Good on you Snook.

Bristol Palin Gets Book Deal

andPOP Staff — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:30 +0000

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Bristol Palin has a book deal, which is surprising because we didn’t think she knew how to read. Fox News reports Bristol has signed with William Morrow to publish “Not Afraid of Life,” to come out this summer. Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, announced Tuesday that the memoir would provide “an inside look at her life.”

“Bristol gives readers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at her life for the first time, from growing up in Alaska to coming of age amid the media and political frenzy surrounding her mother’s political rise; from becoming a single mother while still a teenager to coping as her relationship with her baby’s father crumbled publicly — not once, but twice,” according to Morrow.

“Bristol talks about the highs and lows of her appearance on ABC-TV’s ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ including the aching hours of practice, the biting criticisms, and the thrill of getting to the show’s finals,” Morrow announced. “She speaks candidly of her aspirations for the future and the deep religious faith that gives her strength and inspiration.

So how will this book be written? There is no way Bristol can write beyond a Grade 4 level. However, nobody with an intelligence above a Grade 4 level would be dumb enough to read this book.

Bristol Palin Writes Memoir

Megan MacKay — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:57:01 +0000

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This is an example of why teenage pregnancy is bad!

Just when you think you’ve seen the last of the Palins, at least until 2012, 20-year-old Bristol churns out 304 pages of pure, uncensored memoir!

Yes, that’s right. The queen of all teen moms has officially signed a deal with publishing house William Morrow & Co. to release the “Untitled Bristol Palin Memoir,” a riveting tale of televised dancing competitions, evil exes posing in Playgirl, and having a child named after an uncommonly specific verb.

Sounds relatable!

The book is listed on Amazon and can be preordered to ensure you get your very own copy for the June 21^st release.

Memoirs are written for one of four reasons: to quell nostalgia, to boost egos, to stuff pockets, or to celebrate an important person’s life. We wonder what Bristol’s motivation was… hmm…

Madonna’s Brother Can’t Keep his Mouth Shut

Megan MacKay — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:06:37 +0000

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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has decided to rear his head in the media again!

It’s been three years since his tell-all book about his sister was released, and the siblings haven’t spoken since. Now that he’s ridden that wave for as long as possible, he’s decided to open up about Madonna’s love of younger men.

Ciccone says:

“I guess if she continues to date all these much younger guys, it could start to look creepy. But I think that a lot of Madonna’s emotional needs are met by taking care of her children; these boyfriends must really be like a kind of distraction for her. She certainly isn’t following societal values, but then again my sister never has and probably never will either.”

Hmm… we’re not the biggest Madonna fans, but at least we know we can’t tell her who to date!

Maybe you should keep your mouth shut, Chris!

Adam Carolla Wants Marijuana Legalized

andPOP Staff — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:04:20 +0000

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Funnyman Adam Carolla has written a new book titled “In Fifty Years We’ll All Be Chicks,” which touches on a variety of topics, including gay marriage, border control, airport security and the legalization of marijuana.

In the book, Carolla comments that he believes marijuana should be legalized. As he tells PopEater, “I’m Republican, but I’d like pot legalized.”

Yet another Hollywood celebrity who is getting with the times.

‘Jersey Shore’s’ Snooki Writing A Book

andPOP Staff — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:30:32 +0000

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Yes you read that headline correctly – “Jersey Shore’s” “Snooki” Pollizi is writing a book. No, we are not kidding.

The MTV star is expected to release her first book, tentatively titled A “Shore Thing,” in January, publisher Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday.

We have no clue exactly what the book will be about, however based on what we do know about Snooki, it will be a “thought provoking” read. We look forward to reading it and probably losing even more respect for Snook.

What do you think about this recent Snooki development.

‘Real Housewives of D.C.’ Star Michaele Salahi Has Multiple Sclerosis

andPOP Staff — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:03:41 +0000

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“Real Housewives of D.C.” star Michaele Salahi has revealed in a new book that she suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Salahi was diagnosed with the disease seven years ago, and appeared on FOX News this morning to discuss her struggle.

“This is the first time I’ve said it publicly … It’s something I kept personal, “Salahi said. “I think a lot of people do with chronic illnesses or any type of disease, whether it’s heart [disease] or whatever you deal with, you know, breast cancer, so for me, I kept it personal because I never wanted to be judged, never wanted to have pity, and I certainly wanted to hold on to my job.”

The new book, titled ‘Cirque du Salahi,’ was written by Diane Dimond.

Former Tour Manager Claims Lady Gaga Hospitalized for Dangerous Dieting

andPOP Staff — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:54:17 +0000

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A new biography is being written about pop princess Lady Gaga by Maureen Callahan titled “Poker Face: The Rise and Rise of Lady Gaga.” In the book, Gaga’s former tour manager David Ciemny claims Gaga has extremely dangerous dieting habits.

PopEater reports that in the book, Ciemny alleges that in 2009 alone, Gaga was hospitalized six times because of poor eating habits. Additionally the singer binged on junk food when not depriving herself of calories altogether.

In the book Wendy Starland is quoted as saying “The pressure on her to lose weight was very high.” Wendy help discover Stefani Germanotta before she changed her name to Lady Gaga.

Jon Gosselin Is Writing A Book

Sara Harowitz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:06:30 +0000

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Ah, yes. Get a reality show, destory your marriage, write a book. It’s the natural progression.

Jon Gosselin of Jon and Kate Plus 8 fame is writing a book, Perez Hilton reports. Written with the help of his life coach, Sylvia Lafair, the book is to be titled A Slice Of Life: Jon Gosselin’s Story.

“The book is about having eight kids all at once when he was under the age of 30,” Lafair said. “It includes some of the lessons that Jon has been learning with helpful hints on how he is working to re-frame his relationship with his family including his two brothers and his mother … It also explores how the death of his father affected him.”

Lafair, who reportedly works with Jon for$10,000 (U.S.) per session, said Gosselin is working towards his rebirth.

“Jon called because his life was not working,” she said. ”I think sometimes people have to get to their worst place to find out what they need in order to climb out of it. This past year has been like that for Jon.”

“Watching him is like a vaccination that’s taking effect,” Lafair continued. “I hear it in his voice … He has a more thoughtful way of stopping and asking questions … He wants to be the most effective father. He wants to find a way to speak for his generation in terms of getting married, divorced and raising kids and finding a better way to live his life.”

Um…riiiiiiiiiight.

Read New ‘Twilight’ Book Online For Free

Sara Harowitz — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:49:08 +0000

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We think we just heard high-pitched screams erupt all across the continent.

Stephenie Meyer, author of the famed and crazed Twilight book (and now movie) series, has released a short novella relating to the other Twilight books and had decided to release it online for free for her fans, PerezHilton reports.

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner has been released to coincide with the third installment of the film franchise, Eclipse (out June 30).

To read the novella for free, click here. And try not to drool all over your keyboard.

Kate Gosselin New Book Flopping in Sales

andPOP Staff — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:18:40 +0000

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So it turns out that Kate Gosselin fans like watching her on TV and reading about her on the Internet (THANK YOU FANS!), but not reading her books.

Since its April 13 release, “I Just Want You to Know: Letters to My Kids on Love, Faith, and Family” has sold just 10,084 copies, according to national book sales tracker Bookscan.

Jim Milliot, business and news director of book-industry magazine Publishers Weekly, tells UsMagazine.com that the numbers “nowhere near a blockbuster” and “not that impressive.”

This must be extra insulting as the reality TV Mom really hustled the book hard to anybody that would speak to her. Let’s also not forget that she has been a tabloid sweetheart for months and everybody has been talking about her. However they were obviously talking about her for the wrong reasons as not too many are willing to open their wallets.

We wonder if Jon Gosselin is happy or sad about this development. Happy perhaps because his ex-wife has failed at her writing career. Sad perhaps because that means less alimony for him and increasing the likelihood of him needing a real job.

Catherine Hardwicke Will Not Direct Another ‘Twilight’ Movie

Eva Lam — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:08:10 +0000

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Although “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke has been replaced for the “New Moon” sequel, some fans have held out hope that she would return to helm the third or fourth movie in the teen-vampire franchise.

Unfortunately for those fans, Hardwicke recently shot down the possibility of directing any future “Twilight” installments in an interview with MTV. “I think it’s healthier to have a new person do [each one],” she said.

“I’ve loved all the different directors that did the ‘Harry Potter’ [films], because each one had their own cool style and energy, so I think that’s good. And I’m moving on to other projects.”

Hardwicke also expressed her confidence in “New Moon” director Chris Weitz. “Although I don’t know him personally, I’ve heard he’s really excited and just diving in,” she said.

Although she avoided the use of computer-generated imagery in “Twilight,” she told MTV that she didn’t share fan concerns about Weitz using it for Bella’s “New Moon” cliff dive, citing the director’s previous experience with CGI in “The Golden Compass.”

Hardwicke penned a book about her experience helming the first film, “Twilight Director’s Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie,” which recently hit store shelves. The director has also signed on to direct the supernatural drama “If I Stay” and is in talks to direct “Maximum Ride,” based on James Patterson’s five-volume fantasy series.

Miley Cyrus A Victim Of Bullying?

Ilan Mester — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:16:38 +0000

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In her new memoir that came out on Tuesday (March 3) the Hannah Montana star writes about her experiences of being bullied in elementary school, according to AccessHollywood.com.

“The girls took it beyond normal bullying. These were big, tough girls,” Miley Cyrus writes in the book. “I was scrawny and short. They were fully capable of doing me bodily harm.”

Cyrus also describes being locked in a bathroom in one of the bullying incidents. “They shoved me in. I was trapped. I banged on the door until my fists hurt. Nobody came,” she continues. “I spent what felt like an hour in there, waiting for someone to rescue me, wondering how my life had gotten so messed up.”

The girls also challenged the Hannah Montana star to a physical fight. “It seemed like Operation Make Miley Miserable was escalating to a new level. More like Operation Take Miley Down,” she writes. “Three girls strutted up and stood towering over me. My stomach churned. I clutched my grilled-cheese sandwich like it was the hand of my best friend”.