Entertainment & Celebrities

Alyson Stoner narrates her revelatory and incisive memoir—from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma—which may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age.

With unflinching honesty, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey shares unconventional wisdom and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

Iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart shares his stunning memoir, a revealing portrait of a driven artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim.

Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner narrates his gripping and inspiring story of a near-fatal accident and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. This program includes a note written and read by his daughter, Ava.

Here is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life....

Get a rare glimpse into the mind of Karrion Kross, the 6'4", 265-pound powerhouse known for his ferocity in the ring but admired for his thoughtful perseverance outside of it.

An intimate memoir from Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, delving into everything from the origin story of the iconic show, to her struggles with fertility and pregnancy loss, and the behind-the-scenes moments that were left on the cutting room floor.

At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words....

A raw, fearless memoir from the Grammy Award-winning artist, actor, and designer Kid Cudi about a kid from Cleveland who found purpose in the darkness and became a guiding light for a generation.

People ask me how come I'm still alive, and I don't know what to say....

From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley comes a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave Mormonism—and the only life she’s known—behind.

The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid memoir.

In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it....

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One promises to be an engaging and exciting audiobook experience, befitting this incredible book. Read in part by Cher herself, the book is introduced, and each chapter launched, by the author.

Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough.

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond....

Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped him....

A humorous collection of autobiographical essays from comedian and Somebody Somewhere actor Jeff Hiller, who shares his journey from growing up “profoundly gay” in 1980s Texas to his experiences as an inept social worker and how he clawed, scraped, and brawled to Hollywood’s lower middle-tier.

Join award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard and audience-favorite actor Clint Howard as they frankly and fondly share their unusual family story of navigating and surviving life as sibling child actors....

From the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, comes an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity....

Superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television Barbra Streisand tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run.

New York Times bestselling author and journalist Anderson Cooper teams with New York Times bestselling historian and novelist Katherine Howe to chronicle the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty—his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts.

Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner narrates her revelatory and incisive memoir—from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma—which may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age.

An intimate memoir from Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, delving into everything from the origin story of the iconic show, to her struggles with fertility and pregnancy loss, and the behind-the-scenes moments that were left on the cutting room floor.

New York Times bestselling author Amy Odell takes listeners inside the world of one of the most influential and polarizing celebrities of the modern era—complete with exclusive new stories about her childhood, acting career, romances, and her lifestyle brand Goop.

Cudi: The Memoir is Scott Mescudi’s most personal work yet. Across a trailblazing career, he’s turned pain into poetry with anthems like “Day ’N’ Nite,” “Pursuit of Happiness,” and “Mr. Rager.” His music gave voice to the unheard and hope to the unseen. But while he was ascending to cultural dominance, he was quietly unraveling. Written during a time of deep self-discovery, Cudi is a story of survival—through depression, addiction, isolation, and doubt. In his own words, Scott charts the journey back to himself, offering hard-earned lessons on vulnerability, reinvention, and courage.

Get a rare glimpse into the mind of Karrion Kross, the 6'4", 265-pound powerhouse known for his ferocity in the ring but admired for his thoughtful perseverance outside of it. This book is packed with heartache, humor, and invaluable lessons, revealing the real man behind the menacing exterior and his relentless journey to the top of sports entertainment.

As a member of Big in Japan, The Slits and, most famously, Siouxsie and The Banshees and The Creatures, 'Budgie' became one of the era-defining drummers in the much-mythologised post punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. A man and musician whose creativity and singular style came to define the goth-pop 1980s as much as any other individual, Budgie's life is both fabulously glamorous and a tawdry cautionary tale. For the first time the story of this most exalted and mysterious of bands has been told by one who survived inside the belly of the beast.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run–one of the most iconic records in rock history–Tonight in Jungleland combines lush music writing with unprecedented inside access to Springsteen, his bandmates, and the full story behind every song… and coincides with the album’s 50th anniversary in August 2025.

In early 1960’s Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia randomly opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler by delivering him a fortune, a “gift of the grateful dead.” After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had recently resolved to build the life he wanted, which meant making music. He had practiced relentlessly and caromed across the northern California folk and bluegrass scene, gathered up some fellow musicians and formed a band. Now they had their name.

For fans of Sam Wasson and Glenn Frankel, a cultural history about the making and lasting significance of Sunset Boulevard, whose piercing—and in many ways, prophetic—critiques of fame continue to resonate today.

Blood Harmony: The Everly Brothers Story is the first biography that’s focused on the dramatic, complicated relationship of these two famous and strikingly talented brothers, and explores how the evolution of their relationship played out in the much- loved music they created—through some sixty years of performing. Their story is the story of American music, from their rural Kentucky origins to massive international fame, falling out of fashion in the wake of the rise of rock bands and singer-songwriters, and their many comebacks.

Much-loved broadcaster Fiona Phillips was sixty when she discovered that she had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She had cared for her parents who had both suffered from the disease and now she was facing the same heartbreaking diagnosis – under no illusions about what it would mean for her and her family.

Willie “The Lion” Smith was more than a Harlem piano legend—he was the heartbeat of an era that shaped the sound of modern jazz. Harlem’s Left Hand traces his journey from his 1893 birth in Goshen through his formative years in New York, where ragtime rhythms met the grit of street performance, forging a unique musical voice. Smith’s mastery of stride piano—its relentless left-hand power and daring harmonic inventions—made him a fixture in rent parties, cutting contests, and elite clubs, even as the spotlight favored flashier names like Fats Waller and James P. Johnson. ...

Mike Portnoy’s name is etched into the DNA of progressive metal. For over four decades, his relentless drive, technical mastery, and creative vision have shaped some of the most ambitious and influential music of the modern era. Time Signature: The Life of Mike Portnoy is the definitive biography of the drummer who co-founded Dream Theater, helped redefine what rock drumming could be, and never stopped pushing the limits of his craft. From his Long Beach, New York childhood—where his father’s record collection planted the seeds of a lifelong obsession—to his years at Berklee College...

Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer. Brilliant, brash, yet soulful, they were 100 percent Jewish and 100 percent American. They upended the restrained culture of their forebears and changed American life. They worked in different fields, and, apart from clinking glasses at parties now and then, they hardly knew one another. But they shared a historical moment and a common temperament. For all four, their Jewish heritage was electrified by American liberty. The results were explosive.

In the pantheon of jazz legends, Lawrence Brown rarely gets the ink he earned. Trombone’s Lost Icon: Lawrence Brown of Ellington restores the spotlight to a musician whose sound defined an era—without ever demanding attention. As Duke Ellington’s principal trombonist, Brown played with velvet tone, architectural clarity, and emotional discipline. While others shouted from the bandstand, Brown whispered with precision. He shaped some of jazz’s most iconic recordings, including “Prelude to a Kiss” and “In a Sentimental Mood,” yet remained mostly invisible to critics and fans ...

Bird’s Shadow: The Uncharted Journeys of Wardell Gray is a groundbreaking jazz biography that unearths the life, art, and mysterious death of one of bebop’s most compelling yet overlooked tenor saxophonists. From the smoke-filled clubs of Central Avenue to the tense bandstands of Goodman’s racially integrated tours, Wardell Gray played with Bird, Dizzy, Basie, and Billie—but never got top billing. This richly detailed portrait follows his journey from Oklahoma to Detroit, from Earl Hines’s revolutionary band to the Los Angeles underground, from artistic triumph to tragic erasure. ...

Why do some of the greatest jazz musicians in history disappear without a trace? Exiles & Departures: The Vanishers is a haunting, deeply researched chronicle of the geniuses who walked away from the spotlight—or were pushed out of it. Written in the raw, lyrical voice of a jazz insider who lived the era, this book uncovers the lives of thirty extraordinary artists who vanished from the bandstand, the record bins, and public memory. These stories aren’t about tragic endings—they're about chosen exits, creative rebellion, and the brutal economics of the jazz industry. From pianist ...

Before the blues had a name, Alberta Hunter was already singing it. Before categories like “classic blues” or “queer Black artist” existed, she was living them. The Rediscovery of Alberta Hunter is a stunning literary resurrection of a woman who spent decades in the shadows—first by industry neglect, then by her own choice—and returned not as a legend, but as a working artist who refused to disappear. This book is part biography, part musicology, and part cultural excavation. Alberta Hunter wasn’t just a performer—she was a composer, a trailblazer, and a woman decades ahead ...

Billy Strayhorn was one of the most brilliant composers of the 20th century—and one of its most overlooked. Known to insiders as the creative engine behind Duke Ellington’s most sophisticated work, Strayhorn lived in deliberate shadow, crafting masterworks that bore another man’s name. From the aching lyricism of “Lush Life” to the harmonic elegance of “Chelsea Bridge” and the signature swing of “Take the ‘A’ Train,” his music shaped the sound of American jazz—while his identity remained hidden in the margins. The Big Band Architect: Billy Strayhorn’s Quiet Genius ...

50 Cent é hoje um ícone do hip-hop e megaempresário, mas nem sempre foi assim. Criado em uma área violenta do Queens, já vivenciou tantas situações perigosas que nada é capaz de abalá-lo, inclusive no mundo corporativo. Inspirado na atitude implacável do rapper, Robert Greene, autor do consagrado As 48 leis do poder, instituiu a 50ª Lei para quem busca se tornar um mestre do poder: não tenha medo.

Heath Ledger is a biography written not to canonize, but to humanize. What remains of Ledger—the myth, the chaos, the characters, the death—is often flattened into tabloid shorthand or frozen into awards-show tributes. This book does something different. It lingers in the silences. It sits with the insomnia, the artistic hunger, the broken rhythms of a young man who disappeared into each role hoping it might bring him back to himself. Across thirty chapters, the book reconstructs his life chronologically but with obsessive intimacy—through film sets and love affairs, press junkets and...

Blue Note Women: Solos in a Male Ensemble is not another feel-good music history. It’s a forensic excavation of the women who left sonic fingerprints on modern jazz, only to be airbrushed from its archives. Drawing from studio logs, private correspondence, and unreleased session data, this book interrogates how iconic institutions like Blue Note Records built their mythologies on masculine brilliance—while systematically erasing the women who shaped the music alongside, beneath, and often ahead of their male counterparts. From the haunting career of Jutta Hipp to the organ genius of ...

Donald Byrd was never just a trumpeter. He was a provocateur, professor, and cultural architect who defied jazz orthodoxy and reshaped Black artistic possibility from the margins. Miles Behind: The Unknown Life of Donald Byrd tells the uncompromising story of a musician who moved from bebop brilliance to jazz-funk rebellion, from Blue Note icon to academic insurgent—and paid the price for being unclassifiable. In this deeply researched, unsentimental biography, Byrd’s career is reconstructed not as a heroic arc but as a case study in how American music and institutions reward visibility...

Lee Konitz: Cool Sound, Rebellious Heart is not just a jazz biography—it’s a deep, incisive portrait of one of the most enigmatic figures in 20th-century music. Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz refused the fame handed to him. From co-founding the "cool jazz" movement to sidestepping bebop orthodoxy, Konitz played outside the box even when he stood at the center of it. This meticulously researched book charts his six-decade career of contradictions: a man hailed as a genius who avoided the spotlight, a player known for restraint who ignited harmonic revolutions, a jazz icon who never courted ...

Buddy Collette never chased the spotlight—but his fingerprints are all over the sound of West Coast jazz. From the smoke-filled clubs of Central Avenue to the segregated studios of 1950s Los Angeles, Collette’s quiet revolution shaped the course of American music. West Coast Pulse: Buddy Collette and the Integration of Jazz tells the untold story of this multi-instrumentalist, arranger, activist, and architect of sonic and social transformation. Far more than a sideman, Collette played with everyone—Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy—and stood at the epicenter of cultural ...