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‘The Kissing Booth’ Author on Why It Became a Series: ‘I Couldn’t Let Go of the Characters’

Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' is based on the book of the same name by author Beth Reekles. When she first wrote the book that would later become a Netflix sensation, the author didn't intend for it to be a series. Keep reading to learn what inspired her to write the story of Elle Evans.

by Mandi Kerr

Books / Notable People / TV

Alex Trebek Says His Book Is a Response to the Outpouring of Love from Fans

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek released his autobiography The Answer Is… Reflections on My Life. Here’s what he revealed about his reason for writing the book. Alex Trebek initially didn’t want to release his autobiography At first, Trebek didn’t want to release an autobiography. He reveals in his book he didn’t believe he had anything …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Books / Notable People / TV

‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Didn’t Want to Release His Autobiography

Alex Trebek has been the host of Jeopardy! since 1984. Trebek recently released a book about his life and time on the popular game show. Here’s what he revealed about his reluctance to release his autobiography. Alex Trebek’s television career Alex Trebek’s first television hosting job was in 1962 on the show Vacation Time. After …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Books

‘Fixer Upper’ Star Joanna Gaines Doesn’t Have the Most Popular Cookbook in Texas, But 3 Other States Love ‘Magnolia Table’

Joanna Gaines has a best-selling cookbook with 'Magnolia Table' but her fellow Texas residents aren't always the ones buying it.

by Amanda Harding

Books

The Cover of ‘Twilight’ Companion, ‘Midnight Sun,’ Calls Back To a Greek Myth

'Midnight Sun' is coming and will tell Edward's side of 'Twilight'. And the cover references a popular — yet tortured — Greek myth.

by Alani Vargas

Books / Movies / Notable People

When Do the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Leave HBO Max and Are J.K. Rowling’s Tweets to Blame?

'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is under fire. Did her resurfaced views and social media activity lead to the films leaving HBO Max?

by Becca Bleznak

Books / Music / Notable People

Why Carrie Underwood Stopped Eating Beef

American Idol winner and country singer Carrie Underwood grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma. Here’s what she revealed about why she stopped eating beef. For Carrie Underwood, the animals on her farm were like family Underwood said she loved the animals her parents kept on the farm when she was a child. They …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Books / Broadway / Music

Is ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Based on a True Story?

The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most famous horror stories and musicals ever. Does it contain any grains of truth?

by Matthew Trzcinski

Books

11 Thrilling Stephen King Books From the Last Decade That Prove He’s Still a Literary Genius

Here are 11 thrilling Stephen King books from the last decade that prove he's still a literary genius.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Books / TV

‘Game of Thrones’: Unaired Pilot Had an Epic Fail That Required Episode to be Shelved and Reshot

Find out why the original 'Game of Thrones' pilot never aired.

by J.L. Seto

Books / Notable People / TV

‘Game of Thrones’: The George R.R. Martin Cameo in the Series Pilot That Every Fan Missed

Every fan missed out on a George R.R. Martin cameo in the 'Game of Thrones' tv series.

by Greg Brian

Books / Notable People / TV

‘Game of Thrones’: Emilia Clarke’s Graphic ‘Horse Heart’ Scene Required Gummy Candy, Pasta and Puking

The graphic 'Game of Thrones' scene involving a horse heart took a lot of prep work.

by J.L. Seto

Books / Notable People / TV

‘Game of Thrones’: Is Dothraki a Real Language?

Find out if Dothraki — featured in 'Game of Thrones' — is a real language.

by J.L. Seto

Books / Notable People / TV

‘The Office’: Brian Baumgartner Reveals How the New ‘Oral History’ Podcast Differs From the Rest

'The Office' star Brian Baumgartner, who plays Kevin Malone, discusses how 'An Oral History of The Office' podcast differs from 'Office Ladies' and Andy Greene's book.

by Connie Liou

Books / Notable People

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Novels Put a Twist on a Famous Fictional Detective

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might be the leading scorer in the NBA’s history, but that doesn’t mean that he’s defined by basketball. From his work as an actor to his non-stop passion for civil rights, Abdul-Jabbar has made a career out of proving that he’s bigger than the sport that made him millions. After decades of moonlighting as a …

by Bradley Geiser

Books

Did Michelle McNamara’s Book ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ Help Catch The Golden State Killer?

Michelle McNamara's book, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' was released two months before Joseph James DeAngelo was captured as the suspected Golden State Killer. Did her book lead to his capture?

by Andrea Francese