New Hugh Hefner book

A new book about Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is about to be released - and everything in it is true. Hefner reportedly cooperated with author Steven Watts for Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream.

"This is the most authoritative book ever written about me... It's all essentially true," Hefner said.

According to one celebrity blogger, allegations in the book include that Hefner has engaged in gay sex and also once had a foursome with his wife, his brother and his sister-in-law.

The book is set to be released October 6, 2008. A description of it states:

"In this wise and penetrating biography, intellectual historian Steven Watts looks at what Hugh Hefner went onto become, and how he took America with him. Hefner became one of the most hated and envied celebrities in America, dating a long list of his magazine's beauties and always standing just barely on the wrong side of decency and moral uprightness."

Madonna & Spears tell-alls to be published

Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone, has written a tell-all titled Life With My Sister. The memoir is set for release July 15 with a first printing of 350,000.

Rumor has it Madonna has met with lawyers to discuss legal methods of stopping the publication.

"When she was meeting with lawyers and everyone was saying it was because she wanted to divorce Guy, she was really meeting with them to get the book killed," a source told E! News' Marc Malkin.

Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's rep, has not commented on the book; however, she did say her client has not talked to attorneys about it. Reps at Simon & Schuster, Ciccone's publishing house, have declined to comment on the matter.

But the material girl isn't the only subject of a memoir coming out soon.

Lynne Spears is reportedly writing a book about raising her two famous daughters, Britney and Jamie Lynn, her publisher told People.

"When Jamie Lynn got pregnant, it was put on hold," said a spokesman for Thomas Nelson, a publishing company for inspirational books and Bibles. "Lynne never stopped working on it because she wants to express her love for her children and tell their stories through a mother's eyes."

Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World is due for release in September. It "will not be a parenting book," the spokesman said. "It's her story of what it was like being a mom and raising two very famous people. It's a memoir."

It will be the second book for Lynne Spears, who co-wrote A Mother's Gift with Britney.

Jonas Brothers sign book deal

The Jonas Brothers have followed in the steps of fellow teen star Miley Cyrus. The trio signed a deal with Disney Book Group to publish their first book, an exclusive behind-the-scene view of the band.

The book will be published under the Disney-Hyperion Books imprint and will be out in the fall.

"We have such an amazing time performing at our concerts, and to be able to chronicle all of the fun for our fans and readers is just incredible for us," Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas said in a statement. "We hope our fans get to relive our shows and discover things they haven't seen before through our book."

William Shatner talks about Star Trek and his memoir

William Shatner is best known as Captain James Tiberius Cook on Star Trek - but the Canadian actor wants people to know that there is more to him than that.

That's why he has written several memoirs and has a new one out called "Till Now," which is about his rise from a Canadian boy with a modest childhood to his current role, a self-spoofing Priceline.com spokesman.

Shatner spoke to Brian Braiker of Newsweek about the new Star Trek movie and a number of other topics.

He said that he has not been approached by J.J. Abrams, who is doing the bigscreen remake of Star Trek. "I know nothing," he said about the movie. "I had a meeting a couple times with J.J. Abrams, who actually came down one time to where we shoot "Boston Legal" to visit with me—and I don't know what it was about. He never called back, and I'm not in the movie. I'm disappointed."

He added that he is a little disappointed that he won't be in the movie.

"I would have liked to have been in the revival of Star Trek," he said. "More than that I'm fascinated by the business decision of not including that popular character and the actor who has a lot of popularity still, as opposed to anybody else in the cast who's either unknown or not in the public eye particularly."

The entire interview is available here.

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Prince is writing a book

Prince will be celebrating his upcoming 50th birthday by publishing a book about the summer of 2007 when he had 21 consecutive sold-out concerts at London's 02 arena.

"21 Nights" will be a multimedia volume released in September. It will feature poetry by the artist, live CD sessions with new music from after parties at the O2's Indigo Club and photos by Hollywood's Randee St. Nicholas.

An online statement by Atria, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, said the book jacket will have a black and silver duotone paper-over-board and will be "elegantly sealed in a purple slip case with foil stamping and then shrink-wrapped for protection."

Prince is Coming out with a Book

Prince/ the Artist Formerly Known As is working with Simon & Schuster to come out with a book in conjunction with his 50th birthday.

The book will be entitle 21 Nights and will be a tribute to his 21 sold-out concerts at London’s O2 arena last summer. It will feature a live session CD, poetry written by the singer, and never-before-seen photos.

Ever since prince entered the music scene with his 1984 album Purple Rain, he has been a force to be reckoned with, and if the book is anything like the performer himself, it promises to be interesting at the very least.

Top 10 most popular books

A new poll has been released that determines the most popular books by following how people voted based on religion, race, and political beliefs, among other things.

Here is the top 10:

1. The Bible
2. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
4. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
5. The Stand by Stephen King
6. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
7. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
8. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
9. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
10. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Julie Andrews' memoir a top-seller

Julie Andrews' new book Home: A Memoir of My Early Years was just published April 1, but it is already the 23rd best seller on Amazon.com. In "Home," the singer, actress and children's book author recalls her own childhood, prior to her rise to fame in movies including "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music."

Andrews recounts the struggles of growing up in war-torn Britain, her parents divorce and the difficulties inherent in living in a family of hard drinkers. But Andrews also recalls the happier times; her childhood spent on radio and in music halls and her decision to leave home at 18 to become a star.

Andrews isn't the only celebrity with a currently successful book. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance remains a popular seller at number 24 on Amazon. His The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is number 32.

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's The Revolution: A Manifesto is the 42nd best seller, despite the fact that is won't be released until the end of the month. At number 70 is Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share.

Also in the top 100 is a diet book by Jillian Michaels of "The Biggest Loser." Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You is the 75nd best seller on Amazon.

Not in the top 100? Tori Spelling's sTori Telling, for one, which was released March 11.