Books

Kevin Federline's new book "You Thought You Knew" details his first fight with his ex Britney Spears ... and it's a doozy -- KF says he caught her cheating with a female dancer!

In an excerpt from his new book, obtained by USA Today, Kevin says the alleged incident happened during a wild night on tour in Amsterdam, back at the hotel.

KF writes, "Britney and I went to our room, but shortly after, she said she’d be right back. At first, I didn’t think much of it. The hotel floor was ours; they had booked it out for the entire tour, so everyone’s rooms were nearby. But as time passed, I began to wonder what was taking so long."

Michael Jackson may be remembered as the 'King of Pop' ... but his pal Lionel Richie remembers him as being one stinky dude -- literally nicknamed 'Smelly'!

The "American Idol" judge talks all about it in his new memoir "Truly," which debuted Tuesday. He writes the late Quincy Jones is the one who offered up the unique nickname ... and MJ didn't take it too personally as he laughed along, "realizing that he was oblivious to the fact that he hadn’t changed or washed his clothes for a couple of days or so."

Lionel says it wasn't the "Thriller" hitmaker's fault -- he was constantly on the road and he couldn't simply hire a dry cleaner, 'cause they would often steal his clothes as a souvenir! He also couldn't just drop by a department store for new clothes due to his level of fame, he further reasons.

Ana Navarro's got a message for folks in Miami ... come see her moderate the last stop on the Kamala Harris book tour, "If you haven't been deported yet."

Kamala will be in Miami November 20 for the 15th and final stop of her promotional tour for her memoir, "107 Days," and the 'View' host will be moderating a discussion.

Ana's deportation joke was mostly met with laughter Tuesday on "The View" ... Kamala, sitting next to her, laughed and then mouthed, "Oh, that's awful."

We know some authors might not exactly be the flashiest figures ... but we wanna see if you can guess who this longtime horror writer is!

We caught this writer way back in 2015, when he took a long walk through the streets of Washington, D.C. after receiving the National Medal of Arts from former president Barack Obama -- and we bet he counted the honor as one of his shining achievements!

Lukas Gage is reacting to his ex-husband Chris Appleton announcing an upcoming self-help memoir on the heels of Lukas' upcoming book ... and it sounds like he's throwing some shade.

We got the actor outside DOGPOUND Gym in West Hollywood on Monday and our photog asked him about Chris recently announcing a self-help memoir.

Lukas says he didn't know about it but feels "honored" to be so "influential" with the timing of his ex's book.

Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline is dropping a tell-all which he promises will be "extremely intimate and transparent" -- and fans are not happy.

The tell-all, titled "You Thought You Knew," promises to detail his entire life, from his working-class upbringing to his time as a professional dancer -- and will include the years during his marriage to the Princess of Pop and the accompanying media circus, according to a press release.

KF says in the release ... "I achieved my biggest dreams, dealt with crushing heartbreak, and endured constant ridicule, all while becoming the father my children needed as they experienced nonstop emotional turbulence. If you’ve ever had questions, you’ll find answers here."

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If you think on screen drama can be wild ... just wait until you hear what's going on behind the scenes.

From reality show personalities to primetime legends, television stars are dishing the unfiltered, uncut truth about their lives in juicy memoirs that you don't want to miss.

And if flipping pages isn't your thing, you can sign up for Audible through your Amazon account. Members can choose 1 bestseller or new release each month -- theirs to keep, plus listen all they want to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals.

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If you're looking for drama, Scheana Shay's recent release, My Good Side: A Memoir, is definitely going to come through. She dished on all of her ups and downs, including her husband Brock Davies' secret affair, as well as her own affair with Eddie Cibrian when she first moved to Hollywood.

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Amazon is offering a great deal on Audible Premium Plus memberships -- and, to celebrate, here are a few of our favorite celebrity books for your listening pleasure.

At just $0.99/month for the first three months, this amazing offer ends soon -- and grants you access to the Plus catalog, one premium selection a month and other deals and discounts.

The celebrity memoirs below -- many read by the stars themselves -- offer up major insight into Hollywood, as big names spill serious tea on their lives. Sometimes, they even dish on other stars!

Check out all the best books from the biggest names in Hollywood for a sneak peek into what it's like to live life as a celebrity!

"RoboCop" icon Peter Weller is all about returning to the franchise -- but hold up, he’s not jumping back in just yet, 'cause he tells TMZ the conditions have got to be right first.

We caught up with Peter at LAX, and he said he’d pretty much do anything if the script is good and the money’s right -- so, he's not exactly asking for much.

Catch the full video, because it looks like even if Peter gets a good deal for a "RoboCop" reboot, it'll have to compete with his latest passion -- he’s just written a book!

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Celebrities always make headlines when they release new books ... sharing all the dirty details about their lives, the Hollywood machine and more.

And if the list of stars set to release memoirs in 2025 is any indication, it's going to be a juicy year.

From Allison Holker and Amanda Knox to Bill Gates and Brooke Shields, here are the celebrity memoirs to keep your eye out for this year -- all available to buy or pre-order now on Amazon.

Through her new book, Brooke Shields is shedding light on the scrutiny women face as they age ... and she's setting out to change the narrative, while also shedding light on her feud with Tom Cruise, her unauthorized vaginal rejuvenation and more.

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Need to learn the choreography to "What Is This Feeling?" … or dying to watch "Defying Gravity" on repeat?

With "Wicked" available to buy or rent on streaming right now, you can do all that and more from the comfort of your own home.

Still fixing for even more Elphaba and Glinda? We’ve also tracked down some of the best merch celebrating the movie — from LEGO sets to board games, dolls, bedding and more!

You've seen it in theaters, now bring "Wicked" home in multiple formats.

The digital release is already available to rent or buy right now and comes with bonus content and a sing-along version of the movie musical.

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If you're a bibliophile or made a New Year's resolution to read more in 2025, a perfect way to fully immerse yourself is with a box set!

From the popular BookTok series A Court of Thorns and Roses to nostalgic reads such as Harry Potter or the again-popular Wicked series, this list of book collections from Amazon has novels for every type of reader -- including romance, fantasy, thriller, young adult, and more.

An added bonus? The sets will look great on any bookshelf or nightstand!

Dearest, gentle reader -- if you're one of the millions who are a fan of Netflix's Bridgerton, then check out the romance series that inspired the show!

This box set from Amazon features all eight Bridgerton novels and the epilogue book: The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, An Offer From a Gentleman, Romancing Mr Bridgerton, To Sir Phillip, With Love, When He Was Wicked, On The Way To The Wedding, and The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After.

The books included in the set feature the stunning 2020 edition of Julia Quinn's bestselling novels.

This set is a must-have for any Harry Potter fan! It includes original hardcover editions of all seven books in the famous fantasy series: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

But what makes this set extra magical is that the books are packaged in a collectible trunk-style toy chest box, reminiscent of a trunk a witch or wizard would bring with them on board the Hogwarts Express!

The set also comes with decorative stickers.

Want to escape into a story full of fae, magic, and romance? Enter A Court of Thorns and Roses. This beautiful and colorful set from Amazon includes all of the five released books in the bestselling fantasy romance series and BookTok sensation by Sarah J. Maas, featuring hardcover editions of A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.

To say the novels are widely popular is an understatement. While the first book in the series was first released all the way back in 2015, it's currently at No. 11 on the Amazon Fiction charts.

For those who are obsessed with the movie musical Wicked, and want to check out the (far more adult) book that inspired the award-winning musical, then check out the Wicked Years series box set is for you.

This stunning box set includes all four books in Gregory Maguire's bestselling Wicked Years series: Wicked, the novel from which the musical was adapted, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. The covers featured beautiful artwork and illustrations, and will look perfect on any Wicked fan's bookshelf!

Dive into the bestselling psychological thriller series The Housemaid with this box set from Amazon! The three-book bundle features the three novels in Freida McFadden's Housemaid series: The Housemaid, The Housemaid's Secret, and The Housemaid Is Watching.

And now is the perfect time to check out the series if you haven't already as the first book is currently being adapted for the big screen, with the film starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Michele Morrone.

For those who are fans of mysteries and thrillers, then A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and the two sequels are must-reads -- and Amazon has a stunning paperback box set of the bestselling young adult trilogy by Holly Jackson.

The set includes A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Good Girl, Bad Blood, and As Good as Dead.

Another reason to read the series? The first book has been adapted into a Netflix series, and has been renewed for Season 2, which will be based on Good Girl, Bad Blood.

If you're a fan of Greek mythology and are looking to go on a fun adventure, then look no further than Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

While the bestselling fantasy series by Rick Riordan is in the young adult genre, even adults are fans of the books! And with this box set from Amazon, you won't have to wait to jump into the next novel as the set includes the entire original series, including The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympians.

And for those you don't know, a television adaptation of the series is currently on Disney+, with the first season following the first book, and a Season 2 airing this year!

Want to discover a new fantasy series or need a gift for a friend who loves the genre? Then check out the An Ember In the Ashes book collection from Amazon.

This multi-colored book collection features the four books in Sabaa Tahir's high fantasy, young adult series: An Ember in the Ashes, A Torch Against the Night, A Reaper at the Gates, and A Sky Beyond the Storm.

What makes this box set stand out? Each book features interior art and custom spines that, when put together, showcase gorgeous artwork from the series!

Get ready to rattle the stars! Dive into Sarah J. Maas' beloved fantasy series Throne of Glass with this magical paperback box set from Amazon.

This set features all eight novels in the bestselling series: The Assassin's Blade, Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn, and Kingdom of Ash.

The book collection -- which features the colorful 2023 editions of Throne of Glass -- comes in a sleek, black box, featuring multicolored designs and illustrations.

Throne of Glass is one of Maas' three popular series, along with Crescent City, and A Court of Thorns and Roses, the latter of which you can scroll up to find a box set!

Escape into a young adult dystopian romantic thriller about a teenager with a lethal touch with the Shatter Me series -- and get this unique box set of all six novels from Amazon!

This set features the six novels in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, including Shatter Me, Unravel Me, Ignite Me, Restore Me, Defy Me, and Imagine Me.

Romance author Ali Hazelwood's books aren't your typical contemporary romance novels! The BookTok-beloved novelist (and neuroscientist) writes romance books about women in STEM. Jump into the romcoms full of banters and beakers with her first three novels -- The Love Hypothesis, Love on the Brain, and Love, Theoretically -- with this three-book set from Amazon.

And yes, what you've heard is true: The Love Hypothesis is Star Wars fan-fiction about Rey and Kylo Ren. The couple on the cover does slightly resemble Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley, don't you think?

Once upon a time ... there was the Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy!

The bestselling young adult fantasy trilogy filled with magic, romance, and intrigue will be your next obsession -- and Amazon has a gorgeous three-book collection.

The set comes with includes all three novels in the trilogy by Stephanie Garber, including Once Upon A Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After and A Curse For True Love.

And while you technically don't have to read the prequel trilogy, Caraval, first, for those who are interested in checking it out, click here to buy a box set!

Jump on the Powerless bandwagon with this book collection from Amazon! The young adult romantasy series by Lauren Roberts is a BookTok phenomenon for a reason -- see what the hype is all about for yourself with this set.

The collection features Roberts' two bestselling novels, Powerless and Reckless, along with the novella, Powerful, which is a companion to the first novel.

Now is the perfect time to dive into the series -- as the third and final book of the trilogy is set to be released in April, and a television adaptation is in the works!