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Diana Jenkins’ spokesperson denies online rumors that she was the unnamed woman who allegedly helped place Hayden Panettiere in bed with a very famous, undressed man at 18, a story Panettiere recounts in her memoir and on a podcast; Panettiere did not publicly name the woman, and Jenkins’ reps say the claims are false and may pursue legal action against defamation.
Hayden Panettiere publicly said she is bisexual in a Us Weekly interview, explaining she’s choosing to be brutally honest for her upcoming memoir about her addiction, domestic abuse, and loss. She notes she’s had relationships with women but hadn’t fully embraced them before, and she wanted to come out now rather than jump on a trend.
Barbra Streisand's memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," is now available, with the audio version read by Streisand herself. The audiobook is a whopping 48 hours and 14 minutes long on Audible, making it one of the longest celebrity memoirs. Streisand shares her life story and career, from her upbringing in Brooklyn to her success in films and music. The memoir covers her struggles, acclaimed albums, directing, friendships, political advocacy, and marriage to James Brolin. The book is currently available on Audible for $5.95, with the Kindle edition and hardcover also available for purchase.
Britney Spears's memoir, "The Woman in Me," sold 1.1 million copies in its first week in the United States, demonstrating significant interest in her story. Despite not engaging in traditional promotional appearances, Spears's book achieved impressive sales figures, comparable to other best-selling celebrity memoirs. The memoir recounts her rise to fame as a teenage pop star and her experiences under a conservatorship. Spears promoted the book through social media and provided sneak-peek excerpts to People magazine. The success of her memoir suggests a strong holiday book market, driven in part by popular nonfiction titles.