Books

FAMILY FEUD, 1976-85, Richard Dawson, 1985.

Contestants Reportedly Had to Take Herpes Tests to Appear on Richard Dawson’s ‘Family Feud’

Remember how he was always kissing female contestants?!

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 01: (AUSTRALIA OUT) USA Photo of Colonel Tom PARKER and Elvis PRESLEY, with manager Colonel Tom Parker - posed, c.1956/1967

Elvis Presley’s Manager Believed Gospel Music Could Cure His Addictions

Their relationship wasn’t always what it seemed.

SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN, Lee Majors, 1974-78

New Bionic book Marks ‘Six Million Dollar Man’s’ 50th Anniversary

October 20, 2023 marked the 50th Anniversary monthly TV series debut of ‘The Six Million Dollar Man,’ which became a weekly series on January 18, 1974.

JAWS, key art, 1975

‘Jaws’ Movie Poster Artist, Roger Kastel, Dies at 92

He created that iconic book cover turned movie poster.

DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK, Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Joan Collins Reveals That Marilyn Monroe Gave Her a Warning about Hollywood

Joan had a very memorable meeting with Marilyn in the ’50s.

LOS ANGELES - 1978: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait session in 1978 in Los Angeles, California.

Dolly Parton Shares Her Life Story With Clothing in New Book

One of the most widely acclaimed and recognized country performers of all time, Dolly Parton might be just as well known for her fashion choices as her voice, and her new book is a treat for both music fans and fashionistas.

Alison Arngrim and Jon Provost

Small Plates: TV’s Top Kid Stars Share Their Favorite Meals & Recipes

Exclusive interview with Hollywood historian & author Laurie Jacobson. Plus here famous hubbies pot roast recipe!

SEINFELD, Michael Richards, 1990-1998

‘Seinfeld’ Star Michael Richards Embarked on a ‘Spiritual Quest’ After Getting Canceled

Michael Richards is releasing a memoir next year.

ROMANTIC ENGLISHWOMAN, Michael Caine, 1975

Michael Caine Confirms He is Actually Retiring This Time

Some thought he retired in 2021 but he came back with a new film this year, which he has confirmed is his last.

VERTIGO, Director Alfred Hitchcock hams it up on set with Kim Novak, 1958

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Blondes’ Were a Part of His ‘Dark Obsessions’

While they catapulted into stardom, it wasn’t always easy working with Hitchcock on his iconic films.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13: John Stamos attends Wheelhouse and Rally's celebrity and content-creator private fund raise event, with rare collectibles on display from sports, culture and history on October 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Rally is a Fractional Investing Platform for Collectibles.

‘Full House’ Star John Stamos Opens Up About Alcoholism in New Book

His life hit a breaking point in 2015.

GOOSEBUMPS, author R.L. Stine, 'The Haunted Mask', (Season 1, episodes 101 and 102, aired October 27, 1995), backstage, 1995-1998

‘Goosebumps’ Reboot Arrives on Disney+ and Hulu (Plus the Best Nostalgic Episodes from the Original!)

R.L. Stine fans can rejoice, because Disney+ and Hulu have just released the first season of the spooky kid-friendly series ‘Goosebumps,’ based on the popular 1990s book series.

Marlon Brando Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand Reveals The Strange Proposition Marlon Brando Gave Her

It was pretty awkward considering his wife was also in the room.

AIRPLANE!, 1980

‘Airplane!’ Creators Reminisce About the Hilarious Film in a New Book

The creators look back on why the parody film probably wouldn’t be made today.

Stephen King now and in Creepshow

Stephen King, the Master of Horror From Paper to Scream, Er, Screen

The king of horror just turned 76; plus, new screen adaptations coming in October.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 03: Jake Gyllenhaal arrives at the 'Stronger' press conference during the 13th Zurich Film Festival on October 3, 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland. The Zurich Film Festival 2017 will take place from September 28 until October 8

Jake Gyllenhaal Has Written an Adorable Book Inspired by his Nieces

The book is all about being an aunt or an uncle and the beloved relationship that isn’t written about that often.

2nd December 1955: British writer J R R Tolkien (1892 - 1973), enjoying a pipe in his study at Merton College, Oxford, where he is a Fellow. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8464 - Professor J R R Tolkien - unpub.

Remembering the Life and Career of J.R.R. Tolkien

He passed away 50 years ago on September 2, 1973.

THE WUBBULOUS WORLD OF DR. SEUSS, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, The Cat in the Hat, Sue Snue, Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch, The Wickershams, 1996-98.

Wondery & Dr. Seuss Team Up For New Podcast Series

Dr. Suess Enterprises and the Amazon-owned podcast Wondery releasing new content.

Barbara Eden birthday

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Star Barbara Eden Has No Plans of Slowing Down at 92 Years Old

Find out what she requested for her birthday dessert!

LONDON - NOVEMBER 1964: American pop group The Beach Boys on November 2, 1964 in London England. From left to right, Carl Wilson (1946 - 1998), Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Dennis Wilson (1944 - 1983)

The Beach Boys Releasing New Limited-Edition Book of Photos and Interviews

Only 500 copies are being published!

ST. ELMO'S FIRE, Andrew McCarthy, Mare Winningham, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, 1985,

Missing the ’80s? Read Andrew McCarthy’s Memoir

If it’s anything like the book, the upcoming documentary adaptation of Andrew McCarthy’s memoir, ‘Brat: An ’80s Story,’ will definitely give you a case of major nostalgia.

MAD TV, (aka MADTV), The Cure (Robert Smith, center), 1995-2009 (photo ca. late 1990s).

The Book ‘Curepedia: An A-Z of The Cure’ Is Coming Soon

A new book is coming out about the history and legacy of The Cure plus our favorite songs!

Books to Movies

Coming of Age in Books and On Screen: Who Did You Learn From?

As “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.” comes to theaters everywhere, we look back at 6 of our favorite books that have been put on film

a hand pulls out from among other books on a shelf a hardcover first edition copy of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel,

Ian Fleming’s ‘Casino Royale’ Introduced James Bond 70 Years Ago

This first of Fleming’s 12 novels featuring 007 was originally published in the U.K. April 13, 1953; its U.S. publication followed in March 1954.