Biography

The first major biography of an American icon, comedian Bill Cosby. Based on extensive research and in-depth interviews with Cosby and more than sixty of his closest friends and associates, it is a frank, fun and fascinating account of his life and...

On the tenth anniversary of Ol' Dirty Bastard's death, his right-hand man and best friend, Buddha Monk, presents The Dirty Version--the first biography of the hip-hop superstar and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, to be written by someone from his...

In "True Love," Lopez explores one of her life's most defining periods--the transformative two-year journey of how, as an artist and a mother, she confronted her greatest challenges, identified her biggest fears, and ultimately emerged a stronger person...

From the Grammy Award-nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist who has shared the stage with countless musicians and is renowned for her contributions throughout the music industry, a moving memoir about the healing power of music inspired by five...

Ja RuleInternational Platinum Recording Star Ja Rule has sold 30 million records worldwide. His unwavering talent has relentlessly captured our attention with his addictive beats, clever lyrics and his undeniable presence. Ja Rule has been performing for...

The bestselling solo R&B artist finally opens up about her rocky past and her path to redemption While Toni Braxton may appear to be living a charmed life, hers is in fact a tumultuous story: a tale of personal triumph after a public unraveling. In...

"Six Feet Under" meets "The Wire" in a dazzling and darkly comic memoir about coming-of-age in a black funeral home in Baltimore. Sheri Booker was only fifteen years old when she started working at Wylie Funeral Home in West Baltimore. She had no idea...

Nicknamed Mr. Show Business, Sammy Davis Jr. was a consummate performer who sang, danced, and acted on film, television, radio, and the stage for over six decades. In this intimate volume, the entertainment legend's story comes to life through rare...

"Madiba A to Z: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela," tells the story from personal experience and goes beyond the surface with a lively sense of humor and deep caring that even we South Africans can learn from." --Ronnie Kasrils, former commander in the...

"In this, his first book in over a decade, Reverend Al will take you behind the scenes of some unexpected places--from officiating Michael Jackson's funeral, hanging out with Jay-Z and President Barack Obama at the White House, to taking charge of the...

Winter Ramos, one of the new faces of VH1's hit reality television show, 'Love and Hip Hop New York' Season 3, delivers a brazen and unabashed memoir of her life in the world of hip hop.Winter Ramos, one of the new faces of VH1's hit reality television...

Complete with never-before-seen photos, this book is the definitive account of Whitney Houston's astonishing life, groundbreaking career, and tragic death from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines--her mother.The definitive account...

SPECIAL ORDER: This title may take up to two weeks to ship. About the Author: Yorli Huff was born on August 7, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jansilyne Berthania Huff and Samuel Huff. She has an older brother, Samuel Louis Huff III, and a younger...

Publisher Comments: The inspiring sequel to the acclaimed memoir The Ditchdiggers Daughters. Dr. Yvonne Thorntons memoir The Ditchdiggers Daughters has captured the hearts of readers everywhere since it was first published in 1995. Translated into 19...

For the first time, music legend and humanitarian Dionne Warwick reflects on 50 years in show business and the lessons she has learned about being an artist, mother, and global icon.Dionne Warwick made her singing debut in church at the request of her...

Publisher Comments: IN THIS LUMINOUS MEMOIR, LEGENDARY SINGER AND ACTRESS NATALIE COLE TELLS A REMARKABLE STORY OF LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS AND RECOVERY, AND THE STORY OF A DEATH THAT BROUGHT NEW LIFE. In 2009 Natalie Cole was on dialysis, her kidneys...