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Da Brat & Judy Release Release Relationship Memoir ‘The Way Love Goes’
Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty mogul Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart have announced the release of their highly anticipated joint memoir and relationship guide, “The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a “Beaurtiful” & Everlasting Relationship.” Known for their hit We TV reality series “Brat Loves Judy,” the power couple invites readers into their private world, sharing their improbable journey…
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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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Pre-Order Brandy’s Memoir ‘PHASES
Legendary Brandy‘s highly anticipated memoir“PHASES” is now available for pre-order, co-written by Gerrick Kennedy. The memoir will hit shelves on March 31st, 2026. The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award–winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her growth to stardom from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights. From the moment she first sang at church in McComb,…
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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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The UB Interview: Orion Jean Talks ‘Race to Kindness’
Today, thirteen-year-old author Orion Jean, TIME Magazine‘s 2021 Kid of the Year, has released his new children’s book, “Race to Kindness” via Zonderkidz. With illustrations by Darshika Varma, the book is inspired by Orion’s accomplishments, including getting over a half million books donated to children and collecting over 100,000 meals for the food insecure in his community and across the…
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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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The UB Interview: Nekima Levy Armstrong Talks ‘Sound of the Police’ + Book Bans
Civil rights attorney, educator and founder of Moms for Liberation, Nekima Levy Armstrong is known for her extensive background and passionate commitment to justice and equity. She has shared her perspective on social injustice and civil rights in countless interviews including New York Times, BET, FOX, Oprah Daily and Essence by Oprah Winfrey. Nekima Levy Armstrong can be seen in…
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