American artist Thomas Kinkade passed away on Friday at the age of 54. A statement from his family reveals that he died in his Los Gatos home from what appears to be natural causes. Take a look at five things you may not have known about the late artist.
Greg Mortenson, author of the bestselling 'Three Cups of Tea,' mismanaged the funds of his charity, the Central Asia Institute, according to a report released on Thursday.
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Many people have thought about writing their own film at one time or another. Whether your a seasoned writer or simply a movie lover who wants to share your stories with the world, the Screenwriter's Compass: Character As True North will be an indispensable tool.
Brian Michael Bendis is sharing the knowledge.
A new book by William Dear entitled O.J. Is Innocent and I Can Prove It named OJ Simpson's son Jason Simpson as the killer of Nicole Simpson Brown and Ronald Goldman. Dear, a Texas private investigator, spent nearly 20 years investigating the murder and claims now 41-year-old Jason Simpson, the oldest son of OJ Simpson, is the murderer in his new book.
The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has caused quite a stir in the literary world. Yet many have found that they are unfamiliar with some of the terms in the erotic series.
As the sensual Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy continues to rise in sales, changes in the publishing industry cannot be denied. The self publishing trend has allowed book lovers to enjoy works from emerging authors at a very low cost.
Hungarian President Pal Schmitt resigned after being stripped of his doctorate degree over plagiarism allegations.
This week's Bookseller Pick at BarnesandNoble.com is steamy and exciting. 'Deadly Sins' is a fun guilty pleasure book.
A new tour at the film studios outside London where the Harry Potter blockbusters were shot aims to champion the unsung heroes -- from seamstresses to special effects wizards -- who made the movies magical for millions.
Shades of Grey, the sexy book that has everyone talking, is set to become a film. This week universal pictures/focus features purchased the rights to the story for a col $5 million. Fans of the book are buzzing about who will take on the female lead.
Ever since the erotic book series, Fifty Shades of Grey was purchased by Universal/Focus Features for a film adaptation, many have been buzzing about who will star in it! Twilight fans have expressed their desire to see Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson take on the roles of Anastasia Steel and Christian Grey.
An Islamic book store in Toronto has been selling a marriage guide that advises husbands on how best to physically torment their wives.
Adrienne Rich, a leading American poet and advocate of women's and gay liberation, died Tuesday at her home in Santa Cruz, Calif., her family said. She was 82.
The Hunger Games books are a massive hit with young readers for several reasons. One thing that makes the the dystopian story so appealing is that it presents characters who are easy to identify with. They represent a variety of groups and seemingly could be any of us.
Hank Haney dishes on his time with Tiger Woods.
Shades of Grey, the sexy book that has everyone talking, is set to become a film! That means that casting news is soon to follow. Fans of the book are buzzing about who will take on the hot male lead. Christen Grey is a 27-year-old billionaire whose smoldering sex-appeal cannot be denied. So the big question is: '50 Shades of Grey,' which hot actor should play the lead in the film adaptation?
The submission sex fantasy novel Fifty Shades of Grey continues to rise in popularity. It was announced yesterday that Universal Pictures/Focus Features will adapt the film version of the story. The intriguing tale of dominance is a hot topic among women and its growing fan base will be an indispensable part of the film's success.
New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey encountered sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts in the past, but was admittedly afraid to tell anyone of those for many years. On Thursday, readers will get a chance to learn exactly what Dickey went through in his newest memoir.
Who knew that Twilight fan fiction could spawn a three book series and a film? Fifty Shades of Grey has been the talk of the literary world for some time now. Women have been clasping their kindles on public transit ever since the E.L James work debuted and burned up the best seller charts.
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Yesterday it was announced that Jessica Biel will be gracing the screen in the 2013 film Alfred Hitchcock and the making of 'Psycho.' Biel, 30, has been cast alongside an already outstanding cast of Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Toni Collette.
In 2013, Netflix and horror director Eli Roth will team up to stream a new, original and horrifying series, Hemlock Grove. The slated 13 episodes are based off the book of the same title by Brian McGreevy, who will also be an executive producer.
The new Breaking Dawn: Part 2 promo may be generating major hype but another Stephenie Meyer adaptation is set to become a film and it's long-awaited trailer is debuting this week!
Gwyneth Paltrow has recently come under fire over reports that her cookbook My Father's Daughter was not actually written by the actress. Last week a report surfaced in the New York Times alleging that a Cookbook Ghostwriter penned the popular lifestyle guide.
Scholastic is publishing a biography of Jeremy Lin.
The Book: Released in 2008, The Hunger Games is a young adult book penned by Suzanne Collins. The central events take place in a post apocalyptic world known as Panem (formerly North America), which is divided into 12 districts.
The Ides of March is here and you should beware. There are multiple places to read William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar online for free.
British author Salman Rushdie will appear at a conference in New Delhi Friday, less than two months after death threats derailed his last trip to his native India.