Celebrity Authors

Jason Segel adds a new job to his résumé: Author

Kristyn Burtt — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:55:00 -0700

Actor Jason Segel is adding one more job to his list of occupations. His first book aimed at middle-schoolers will be published by Random House in fall 2014.

"Fluffy" Pippa Middleton dropped by book agent

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:24:00 -0700

Pippa Middleton's been dropped like a hot potato by her literary agent. After abysmal sales of Celebrate, what lies ahead for the perky sister of pregnant Kate?

Al Roker's a bit butthurt his poop confession was a hit

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:23:00 -0800

Al Roker is "amazed" his pants-pooping confession became an Internet hit — are you? It turns out that if anyone had actually read the weatherman's book the world could have been blessed with the story days earlier.

Pippa Middleton wins by poking fun at abysmal book sales

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:36:00 -0800

Pippa Middleton's first book has become a phenomenal flop. Spoofing herself, the sister of Kate Middleton makes plans for a sequel that will surely be a best-seller!

Valerie Bertinelli's hair-down-there embarrassment

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:30:00 -0700

What's cooking in Valerie Bertinelli's kitchen is not what most interests Howard Stern. The shock jock naturally held nothing back when peppering the actress-turned-author with questions Wednesday, delving right into the issue of personal grooming habits.

Tony Danza faces painful lessons in his new book

Kat Robinson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:45:00 -0700

Tony Danza took a different career path in 2009 when he began his first year as a teacher in Philadelphia. In his latest book, I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had, Danza takes readers through a powerful life lesson.

Joan Rivers: Don't guilt me about the Holocaust!

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:11:00 -0700

First Joan Rivers went a few rounds with Costco over her book, and now the ADL is all over her case! The controversial author is no stranger to "deeply offensive" material, but insists she knows full well about the Holocaust thanks to her family's personal history.

Rielle Hunter's book gets dirty for daughter's sake

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:39:00 -0700

Rielle Hunter's new book promises to tell the world what really happened between she and John Edwards. Curiously enough, the mistress insists she's spilling their dirty secrets to benefit their love child, Frances.

Tia Mowry's new pregnancy book promises empowerment

Ashley Lee — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:12:00 -0700

Tia Mowry -- mom, actress and author! Her new book offers a realistic perspective that no other pregnancy book offers, she says.

Tori Spelling: New baby, new book, new show on TLC!

Ashley Lee — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:40:00 -0700

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have a ton to celebrate -- besides a fourth bun in the oven, Tori will also soon be welcoming a new TV show and book!

Gwyneth Paltrow asserts her writer role in new book

Ashley Lee — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:25:00 -0700

Who really wrote Gwyneth Paltrow's latest cookbook, My Father's Daughter? One insider can't quite say, but backs Paltrow's heavy involvement in the project.

Jessica Alba will be the most honest author ever

Ashley Lee — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:02:00 -0700

Simple beauty routines, secretly healthy recipes and DIY family projects? Jessica Alba swears that it's all part of living The Honest Life!

Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook caper: Check your facts!

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:39:00 -0700

Did Gwyneth Paltrow use a ghostwriter to create her cookbook? The actress and The New York Times seem to disagree!

Life hasn't always been easy for Glee's Coach Beiste

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:40:00 -0800

Dot-Marie Jones, known to most as coach Beiste from Glee, knows a thing or two about being bullied. That's why the actress and arm-wrestling champ is promoting the sale of one particular children's book.

Michael Buble releases memoir, Onstage, Offstage

Kat Robinson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:20:00 -0700

Singer Michael Buble releases a picture-filled memoir and reveals his anger often gets the best of him.

Keanu Reeves embraces 'sad Keanu' meme in new book

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:05:00 -0700

Sad Keanu is sad no more! Keanu Reeves has written his first book, the appropriately titled Ode to Happiness.

Glee's Chris Colfer adds children's author to resume

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:28:00 -0700

Glee's Chris Colfer is a talented guy. Not only can he sing and dance, he's set to write a pair of books!

Brooke Burke releases The Naked Mom

Kim Grundy — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:18:00 -0800

TV personality and mom of four Brooke Burke is releasing a new book called The Naked Mom: A Modern Mom’s Fearless Revelations, Savvy Advice and Soulful Reflections.