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8 Contemporary Mystery Novels With Complex Female Protagonists

These mystery novels feature female protagonists with dark secrets and hidden pasts.

by Laura Dorwart

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Elvis Presley’s Affair With Ann-Margret Led Him to ‘Break His Own Golden Rule’

Elvis Presley’s former bodyguard once claimed that the fallout from his affair with Ann-Margret led him to ‘break his own golden rule’ about his relationships.

by Laura Dorwart

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Stephenie Meyer Wrote More From Jacob Black’s Perspective Because Fans Thought He Had a ‘Dark Agenda’ in ‘New Moon’

Jacob Black has a lot of fans, and a lot of haters. Stephenie Meyer didn't like some of that hate, so she wrote more from his perspective in 'New Moon.'

by Alani Vargas

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‘Peyton Place’: Selena Cross Was Based On a Real Woman Who Killed Her Father

Before there was an abundance of true crime shows, the prime-time soap opera Peyton Place addressed some difficult issues. The show, which aired in the ’60s, was considered a groundbreaker in dealing with such issues as sex and infidelity. Peyton Place was based loosely upon a 1956 best-selling novel of the same name written by Grace Metalious. …

by Charlie Papp

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‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Receives Backlash From Critics of J.K. Rowling

It seems like just about everything is getting a reboot these days. The entertainment industry knows that nostalgia has a really deep draw, and we’re seeing it fuel resurgences of everything from the gritty and slick Sex and the City to the fun and child-friendly iCarly. It seems like just about any genre that once had a …

by Eduard Varnham

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Johnny Cash Was a Secret Published Novelist

Johnny Cash’s legend has outlived him, and the famous country music star has managed to remain relevant across generations and genres. Part of Cash’s transcendent influence is wrapped up in his larger-than-life persona. As was captured by the biopic Walk the Line, Cash had dark periods in his life where he spiraled out of control. His …

by Eduard Varnham

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5 YA Murder Mystery Novels For Readers of Any Age

These five YA murder mystery novels will appeal to readers of all ages.

by Laura Dorwart

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6 of the Most Unputdownable Recent Thriller Novels

These six contemporary mystery novels are so absorbing, you can read them in one sitting.

by Laura Dorwart

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The Scary Reason Why Stephen King Has No Memory of Writing One His Most Popular Novels

Stephen King doesn't have any memory of writing one of his most popular novels, 'Cujo,' for a pretty terrifying reason.

by Simone Torn

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There’s a ‘New Moon’ Chapter From Edward’s Perspective Written by Stephenie Meyer, for Those That Loved ‘Midnight Sun’

Stephenie Meyer's 'Midnight Sun' told 'Twilight' from Edward Cullen's point of view. Did you know she also has a 'New Moon' chapter you can read, too?

by Alani Vargas

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‘Twilight’: Stephenie Meyer Wrote 2 Books in the Saga Completely Out of Order

Fans may be surprised to know that two of the books in The Twilight Saga were written completely out of order. But which two?

by Abeni Tinubu

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‘The Brady Bunch’: Barry Williams Claimed There Was 1 Brady Kid Who Was the Total Opposite of Their Character

In his 1992 memoir, Barry Williams revealed which star of ‘The Brady Bunch’ was nothing like their on-screen character.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Percy Jackson’ Author Rick Riordan Says They’re 1 Step Away From a Disney+ Series

Rick Riordan updated his 'Percy Jackson' fans on the status of the Disney+ adaptation in development. Good news, it's closer than ever!

by Fred Topel

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‘The Golden Girls’: Rue McClanahan Was Often Asked if She Was ‘Scared’ of Bea Arthur – Here’s What She Said

‘The Golden Girls’ star Rue McClanahan opened up about how she really felt about Bea Arthur.

by Laura Dorwart

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These Are All The Places J.K. Rowling Actually Wrote ‘Harry Potter’

If you want to write in the same cafes as J.K. Rowling, now, you can. Here are a few of the locations that the author said she wrote 'Harry Potter' in.

by Julia Dzurillay

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1 of Elvis Presley’s Ex-Girlfriends Once Claimed He Hired 2 Women to Watch in the Bedroom

In her memoir, Joyce Bova claimed Elvis Presley had a rather unconventional reason for hiring sex workers.

by Laura Dorwart

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Johnny Depp’s ‘Cry-Baby’ Co-Star Once Claimed He Innocently ‘Climbed Into Bed’ With Her – ‘I Was Nervous As Heck’

In her 2003 memoir, Traci Lords looked back at a particularly memorable interaction with Johnny Depp during the filming of the 1990 John Waters movie ‘Cry-Baby.’

by Laura Dorwart