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David Bowie's hairdresser, 'tour madam' recalls warning singer he was hanging out with 16-year-old fan

April 2, 2024

David Bowie's hairdresser, 'tour madam' recalls warning singer he was hanging out with 16-year-old fan

Suzi Ronson, who was married to guitarist Mick Ronson, gave David Bowie his iconic Ziggy Stardust haircut. She wrote a memoir titled, 'Me and Mr Jones'

Sami Michael, Iraqi-born and award-winning Israeli author and activist, dies at 97

April 1, 2024

Sami Michael, Iraqi-born and award-winning Israeli author and activist, dies at 97

Iraqi-Israeli author Sami Michael, known for writing about the challenges faced by Jews from North Africa and the Middle East, died on Monday at age 97.

How 155,000 copies of ‘The Great Gatsby’ were pivotal for World War II soldiers and F Scott Fitzgerald

April 1, 2024

How 155,000 copies of ‘The Great Gatsby’ were pivotal for World War II soldiers and F Scott Fitzgerald

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald wasn't a widely popular book right away. Free editions given to World War II soldiers helped the book gain its success.

James Patterson series on crime stories debuts on Fox Nation

April 1, 2024

James Patterson series on crime stories debuts on Fox Nation

Author James Patterson on his news Fox Nation special 'Unsolved with James Patterson' and his new legal thriller book.

King Charles’ regret about Prince Harry’s upbringing tied to Princess Diana: author

April 1, 2024

King Charles’ regret about Prince Harry’s upbringing tied to Princess Diana: author

Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, quit royal duties in 2020. He now resides in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children.

Books focused on AI, the internet are finalists for first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize

March 28, 2024

Books focused on AI, the internet are finalists for first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize

Finalists for the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction, aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishing, were unveiled on Wednesday.

'Babar' children's book author Laurent de Brunhoff dies at 98

March 25, 2024

'Babar' children's book author Laurent de Brunhoff dies at 98

Laurent de Brunhoff, the author who continued and expanded his father's beloved "Babar" picture book series, has died at the age of 98, according to his wife.

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda' and other Roald Dahl books that were made into popular movies

March 24, 2024

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda' and other Roald Dahl books that were made into popular movies

Roald Dahl's books are the inspiration behind many hit movies. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda" and "The BFG" and others have translated to the big screen.

Easter bunny teaches kids 'true meaning' of Easter in new book with faith focus

March 24, 2024

Easter bunny teaches kids 'true meaning' of Easter in new book with faith focus

"The Story of the First Easter Bunny," a new book by New Jersey author Anthony DeStefano, works to claim the Easter Bunny as a Christian symbol and teach kids the real meaning of Easter.

Biden needs all help he can get because it's 'all hands on deck': Jesse Watters

March 23, 2024

Biden needs all help he can get because it's 'all hands on deck': Jesse Watters

The host of 'Jesse Watters Primetime' weighs in on the 2024 presidential race, his rules for men and his book on understanding liberals.