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Arsenio Hall to Release Memoir
Arsenio Hall will release his memoir “Arsenio: A Memoir” on April 7th, 2026 via Simon & Schuster. Arsenio Hall, America’s beloved late-night TV host, reveals the ups and downs of his remarkable career as a trailblazing pioneer with this behind-the-scenes, star-studded, no-holds-barred memoir of celebrity, race, and show business. Arsenio Hall holds a uniquely prominent place in American culture—celebrated late-night…
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Legendary Brandy Announces Memoir | Pre-Order Now
One of our favorites, the iconic, multi-platinum, Grammy Award–winning Brandy, will bring us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her growth to stardom from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights. The untitled yet memoir, will be released October 7th, via Hanover Square Press. From the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was…
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Jay Ellis To Release Memoir + Issa Rae Release Party
Jay Ellis is gearing up to release his new book, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?” on July 30th via Ballantine Books. What to do when you’re the perpetual new kid, an only child, and military brat hustling school to school each year and everyone’s looking to you for answers? Make some shit up, of course! And…
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard Releases New Book ‘Do It Anyway’
Grammy award-winning artist and Billboard Gospel Artist of the Decade Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has released her debut book entitled “Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good” via WaterBrook. Known by millions not only for her stellar voice but for her contagious smile and positivity, Tasha reveals a new side of herself for the first time, sharing very…
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Keke Palmer To Release Memoir ‘Master of Me’
One of our favorites, Keke Palmer will release her memoir entitled “Master of Me,” on November 19th. From the award-winning, multi-hyphenate global entertainer Keke Palmer comes the inspiring true story of her journey to understanding her genuine value. Right when it seemed like all the pieces were coming together and Keke was living her dream life, her world got derailed.…
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard to Release New Book ‘Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good’
Grammy award-winning artist and Billboard Gospel Artist of the Decade Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has announced her debut book titled “Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good” via WaterBrook available on May 7th. Known by millions not only for her stellar voice but for her contagious smile and positivity, Tasha reveals a new side of herself for the…
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Stream the Deluxe ‘Kierra’ | Kierra Sheard-Kelly’s Memoir Available Tuesday
Today, GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress and multi-faceted entrepreneur Kierra Sheard-Kelly, released the deluxe edition of her chart-topping album “Kierra” via Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration. The new album is an accompaniment to her forthcoming memoir, “Big, Bold, and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be” via Zonderkidz, which will be released this Tuesday on April 13th. An artistic…
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Sister Souljah to Release Sequel to ‘The Coldest Winter Ever’ entitled ‘Life After Death’
The stunning and long-anticipated sequel to Sister Souljah‘s million copy bestseller The Coldest Winter Ever is coming. On March 2nd, 2021 Emily Bestler’s Atria/Simon & Schuster will release “Life After Death,” which chronicles Santiaga’s life after her prison bid, her mother’s death, and her young sister’s growth. Winter Santiaga is back. Twenty years ago, Sister Souljah‘s debut novel, The Coldest…
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UB Book Spotlight: Writer & Activist Kevin Powell’s Minnesota Inspired ‘When We Free The World’
As Minneapolis, Minnesota received the nation’s wrath for being the location of the heinous police killing of an innocent Black man, George Floyd, acclaimed writer and activist Kevin Powell was reminded of his own encounters with racism in that Midwest city. In his 14th book “When We Free The World,” he exposes the scarring racism he experienced in Minneapolis in…
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Morris Day’s Memoir ‘On Time: A Princely Life in Funk’ Available Now
Morris Day is a legendary multi-platinum recording artist, musician, composer, arranger and singer who is best known as the lead singer of The Time. He has enjoyed a highly successful solo career as well. He co-starred with Prince with a breakout acting performance in the blockbuster, Purple Rain. Brilliant composer, smooth soul singer, killer drummer, and charismatic band leader, Morris…
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