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Bill Janovitz of Buffalo Tom to Write Rolling Stones Book

Dave Lifton — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:00:24 +0000

Although the Rolling Stones have announced plans to release a commemorative 50th anniversary book later this year, another book about their legacy will be published by St. Martins in the spring of 2013. The book will be written by Bill Janovitz, guitarist for the great 90s alternative band Buffalo Tom.

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Sam Schleicher — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:11:09 +0000

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Paul McCartney Talks Up His 'Meat Free Monday Cookbook'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:00:46 +0000

Paul McCartney is entering the celebrity cookbook game with his first collection of recipes, and this one has a vegetarian twist. Titled ‘The Meat Free Monday Cookbook,’ it finds McCartney — along with his daughters Mary and Stella — doing their part to spread the word about eating a socially responsible diet.

MAD Magazine Picks the 20 Dumbest Events from 2011 [PICTURES]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:49 +0000

2011 wasn’t the best year for our sanity and no one knows that better than The Usual Gang of Idiots at Mad Magazine. A copy of their annual “20 Dumbest Things” issue hits newsstands soon and The Huffington Post received exclusive copies of the people, places and events that the mag felt needed some public ridicule. This [...]

Santa Claus Is a Big Fat Bully!

Harv — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:00:38 +0000

From the "WOW you're a buzz-kill" file: Long Island University professor Dr. George Giuliani claims in his book "No More Bullies at the North Pole" that the 1964 animated classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is crammed full of negative behavior like an overflowing sack of gifts flung over the back of Jolly Old Saint Nick.

George Harrison Tell-All Being Written by His Sister

Joe Robinson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:46 +0000

The older sister of George Harrison wants to set the story straight. Because “so much garbage has been written about George and the Beatles,” Louise tells the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, she has decided to write a tell-all memoir about her famous brother and his iconic band. The book, which will also feature never-before-seen photos, letters and documents, is expected to hit shelves no later than 2013.

Naked Fan Tries to Give Ozzy Osbourne Her Blood in Promoter Barry Fey's New Book

Jeff Giles — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:00:38 +0000

We love Ozzy Osbourne. You love Ozzy. Heck, everyone loves Ozzy. But do you love him enough to try and sneak backstage at one of his shows — stark raving naked, no less — and hand him a vial of your own blood?

Yeah, we didn’t think so. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. In fact, rock promoter Barry Fey writes about the bizarre encounter in his new book, ‘Backstage Past,’ which runs down his decades in the concert business and shares wild stories about the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2 — and, of course, the Prince of Darkness.

Motley Crue Bassist Nikki Sixx Is Working on Two More Books

Jeff Giles — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:16 +0000

When Motley Crue came crawling out of L.A.’s underbelly 30 years ago, few fans could have expected that any of its hard-rocking (and harder-living) members would ever become a published author. But bassist Nikki Sixx has always had a thing for defying expectations, and now that he’s already got two bestsellers under his belt (‘The Heroin Diaries’ and ‘This Is Gonna Hurt’), he’s making plans for his next books.

Kiss to Sign Copies of 'Archie Meets Kiss'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:10 +0000

You may have thought you hallucinated that story about Kiss starring in a new Archie comic, but it’s really happening — and if you want to commemorate the experience by getting your own signed copy, the band is happy to oblige.

All you have to do is get yourself to Los Angeles on November 30, where band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will be hosting a signing at Golden Apple Comics. The store will start handing out wristbands at 10 AM (with the purchase of an issue of the comic, natch), but get there early — the event is limited to the first 100 fans.

Ace Frehley and Tony Iommi Crack New York Times Best Sellers Book Chart

Joe Robinson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:13 +0000

It wasn’t even close. Both Ace Frehley and Tony Iommi made the latest New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers list, but the former Kiss guitarist enjoyed a comfortable lead over the Black Sabbath axe-man in the battle of the hard rockers vying for supremacy on the tally.

Tony's Tunes

Tommy B — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:08:59 +0000

The drama begins, and promises to be an interesting story. I saw this recently...
Tony Iommi spoke to Gibson.com on November 1 and confirmed he still has riffs and songs ready for a new album. But will it b

Maxim 'Salutes the Troops' With Special Issue

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Maxim will release a special edition of the magazine as a “salute” to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. The issue will have two different covers of patriotic pinup girls, as well as, several special military pictorials and features.

He Aced the Test

Tommy B — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:36:10 +0000

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley publishes his memoirs, No Regrets, on November 1. Frehley has lived a colorful life, no doubt, and his book publishers have now posted a sample of what is to come in the book. One choice quote: “It was the … sort of ‘I told you so’ attitude that would compel me [...]

Black Together? – Black Sabbath Reunion Rumors Continue to Swirl

Tommy B — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:09:23 +0000

The Black Sabbath reunion speculation continues with guitarist Tony Iommi dropping some tantalizing hints during an interview with Metro.co.uk. When asked if Iommi will ever record with Ozzy again, the metal legend said, “You can never tell. We got back together with Ozzy in 1997 and toured so you never know what’s around the corner.” [...]

Stephen King Reads Creepy Excerpt From 'Shining' Sequel 'Dr. Sleep'

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:00:27 +0000

Horror master Stephen King wowed a crowd at George Mason University recently when he read excerpts from ‘Dr. Sleep,’ his upcoming sequel to ‘The Shining.’ The story finds a grown-up Danny Torrance, the young boy from ‘The Shining,’ using his special psychic abilities against a band of vampires. It will be interesting to see if King brings [...]

Finish What Ya Started

Tommy B — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:18:46 +0000

Sammy Hagar’s autobiography, Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock, has been a surprise hit. The book debuted at # 1 on the New York Times nonfiction list in April. Hagar has now updated his book for paperback release. “I just finished another chapter for it, because it’s coming out in paperback and I didn’t wanna [...]

Keep on Rolling

Tommy B — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:44:39 +0000

Keith Richards says he hopes to reconvene The Rolling Stones, but he isn’t sure when that might happen. “There is talk about [doing more songwriting],” the veteran rocker told GQ in a recent interview. “Basically I want to get the Stones back together and give it one more bash. I think they’ve got it in [...]

Did Sarah Palin Have a One-Night Stand with Former NBA Star Glen Rice?

Danny Groner — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:40 +0000

Joe McGinniss’ new book about Sarah Palin,‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ doesn’t hit stores until next week, but explosive new revelations are already trickling out, courtesy of The National Enquirer.

McGinniss reports that the former Alaskan governor and VP candidate slept with former NBA All-Star Glen Rice, used cocaine, and cheated on her husband, Todd, with one of his business partners.

'That's Not Your Mommy Anymore' Picture Book Teaches Kids About Zombie Apocalypse

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:00:49 +0000

Since 2007, the Zombie Research Society has been raising awareness about the undead and the upcoming zombie pandemic. Their latest effort, an illustrated book called ‘That’s Not Your Mommy Anymore,’ aims to educate the younger members of our society on what to do when a parent becomes a brain-eating monster. The 32-page “cautionary tale for mature children” [...]

Ex-Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley's Memoir, 'No Regrets,' Set for November Release

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:49:57 +0000

He authored the Kiss classic “Shock Me,” as well as the guitar solos on many of the band’s other signature tunes.

Now band co-founder Ace Frehley has penned his life story, which he’s titled ‘No Regrets.’ due Nov. 1.