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J. Randy Taraborrelli

    29 februari 1956

    J. Randy Taraborrelli staat bekend om zijn biografieën van hedendaagse entertainers en politieke figuren. Zijn uitgebreide werken duiken vaak in het hart van het leven van publieke figuren en onthullen hun triomfen en beproevingen. Taraborrelli's vaardigheid in het vastleggen van de essentie van zijn onderwerpen heeft hem kritische erkenning en meerdere noteringen op de bestsellerlijst van The New York Times opgeleverd. Hij heeft zijn vertelbereik uitgebreid door televisieprojecten te ontwikkelen en te produceren via zijn eigen productiebedrijf.

    J. Randy Taraborrelli
    Sinatra
    Grace & Steel
    Jackie: Public, Private, Secret
    The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
    After Camelot
    Diana Ross
    • Through hard work, Diana Ross scaled the heights of superstardom, first as lead singer of the Supremes and then as a solo artist. Written by the author of Call Her Miss Ross, this book talks about her relationship with the other Supremes, her romance with Berry Gordy, her two marriages and divorces, and her arrest for drunk driving.

      Diana Ross
      4,0
    • After Camelot

      • 602bladzijden
      • 22 uur lezen

      For more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph, the dark side and the remarkable achievements. In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." He describes the challenges Bobby's children faced as they grew into adulthood; Eunice and Sargent Shriver's remarkable philanthropic work; the emotional turmoil Jackie faced after JFK's murder and the complexities of her eventual marriage to Aristotle Onassis; the the sudden death of JFK JR; and the stoicism and grace of his sister Caroline. He also brings into clear focus the complex and intriguing story of Edward "Teddy" and shows how he influenced the sensibilities of the next generation and challenged them to uphold the Kennedy name. Based on extensive research, including hundreds of exclusive interviews, After Camelot captures the wealth, glamour, and fortitude for which the Kennedys are so well known. With this book, J. Randy Taraborrelli takes readers on an epic journey as he unfolds the ongoing saga of the nation's most famous-and controversial-family.

      After Camelot
      4,2
    • The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

      • 610bladzijden
      • 22 uur lezen

      A profile of the iconic actress explores the roles of the influential women in her life, including her mentally ill mother, in an account that also discusses Monroe's own struggles with mental illness, her estranged father, and the Kennedys. Offers an extensive bibliographic essay and annotated filmography.

      The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
      4,2
    • Grace & Steel

      • 528bladzijden
      • 19 uur lezen

      From New York Times bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli comes the epic, hidden history of the exceptional women behind the greatest political dynasty of all time - the Bush family.

      Grace & Steel
      4,1
    • Sinatra

      Behind the legend

      A thorough look and the life and times of a legendary singer by the best-selling author of Call Her Miss Ross explores the personalities, realities, and controversies surrounding the show business giant, and includes some never-before-seen photographs. 150,000 first printing.

      Sinatra
      4,1
    • Michael Jackson

      The Magic and the Madness

      So much has how been said and written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. This book is the fruit of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family - including Michael himself. Cutting through tabloid rumours, J. Randy Taraborrelli traces the real story behind Michael Jackson, from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children. Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli's best-sellers: impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation.

      Michael Jackson
      4,1
    • Jackie, Ethel, Joan

      Women of Camelot

      • 544bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      Jacqueline Bouvier. Ethel Skakel. Joan Bennett. Three women who married into America's royal family and became forever linked in legend. Set against the panorama of explosive American history, this unique story offers a rarely-seen look at the relationship shared among the three women -- during the Camelot years and beyond. Whether dealing with their husbands' blatant infidelities, stumping for their many political campaigns, touring the world to promote their family's legacy, raising their children, or confronting death, the Kennedy wives did it all with grace, style and dignity.

      Jackie, Ethel, Joan
      4,1
    • Elizabeth

      • 688bladzijden
      • 25 uur lezen

      For over sixty years, Elizabeth Taylor has been an American icon, surrounded by fame since childhood. Acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli delves beyond the tabloid portrayal to reveal the true evolution of Taylor from child star to independent woman. Central to this meticulously researched work is a comprehensive look at her family dynamics: her ambitious, controlling mother, who plotted her success from infancy, and her father, often seen as distant, yet whose relationship with Elizabeth was more nuanced than commonly understood. Taraborrelli vividly depicts the people around Elizabeth and her ascent in 1940s Hollywood, highlighting the traits that made her a star and the circumstances that left her unprepared for independence. While her eight marriages to seven men have been widely covered, the author explores the psychological and emotional underpinnings of each relationship, including her tumultuous marriage to Nicky Hilton and the passionate, enduring affair with Richard Burton. Additionally, Taraborrelli chronicles Elizabeth's remarkable resilience, overcoming battles with substance abuse and chronic illness to find fulfillment in family, friendships, and philanthropy. Featuring never-before-published family photos by Taylor historian Tom Gates, this account offers a deeper understanding of a woman you thought you knew.

      Elizabeth
      3,9
    • Once Upon a Time

      Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

      • 512bladzijden
      • 18 uur lezen

      Grace Kelly was captivated when Prince Rainier proposed, escaping the exhausting show-business lifestyle filled with tumultuous relationships. Marrying Rainier meant transcending her identity as a movie star to become Her Serene Royal Highness Princess Grace. However, once in the palace, she found herself ensnared in a fairy tale of her own design, making profound sacrifices that challenged her identity as a woman. She surrendered her personal ambitions for the sake of her husband and children. Despite their royal status, Grace and Rainier faced the same familial conflicts that affect any household. Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews with family and friends, this biography offers a passionate and sympathetic portrayal of Grace, Rainier, and their children, Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie, revealing them in unexpectedly compelling ways. Unlike previous works that focus mainly on Grace's Hollywood years, this thoroughly researched narrative explores her entire life, captivating readers intrigued by a family reminiscent of the Kennedys, marked by privilege, loss, and resilience. J. Randy Taraborrelli, a bestselling author known for his insightful biographies, brings his expertise to this complex examination of Princess Grace's life and legacy.

      Once Upon a Time
      3,8
    • She's adored by millions of fans, writes and performs songs that move and inspire, but Beyonce is truly known by very few. Now highly-acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli reveals the woman behind the star. He takes us from a childhood spent performing in talent shows to finding worldwide fame with her band Destiny's Child, managed by her father Matthew. Beyoncé's first solo album, Dangerously in Love, went straight to number one and she has to date released a total of five albums which have sold 75 million copies.Beyoncé prefers to keep her personal life with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy carefully under lock and key. She may be a top performer, fashion idol and business mogul in her own right, but fame has come at personal sacrifice and with private heartbreak. Baed on exhaustive research, including exclusive interviews with those how have played pivotal roles in her life and career, the book reveals the hard-earned lessons 'Queen Bey' has learned about love, life, loyalty and family. Insightful and entertaining, this is the first authoritative biography of the most famous woman in the world today and a must-have for the 'Bey Hive'.

      Becoming Beyonce: the untold story
      3,6
    • Madonna

      An Intimate Biography

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      TOP SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL! A sensational, thoroughly- researched Kitty Kelley-style biography of the late twentieth century's greatest superstar. To coincide with Madonna's next major reinvention/album/Evita-like exposure.

      Madonna
      3,5
    • Cher

      • 334bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Die unautorisierte, aufschlussreiche Biografie der tough-talking Bad Girl namens Cherilyn Sarkisian, die zur skandalösen, talentierten und verletzlichen Superstar wurde, den die Öffentlichkeit als Cher kennt. 8 Seiten mit Fotografien.

      Cher
    • Dárkový komplet tří životopisných knih slavných hvězd stříbrného plátna. Talentovaná, laskavá a okouzlující Andrey Hepburnová. Zlatovlasá bohyně a sexy symbol mnoha generací Marilyn Monroe. Americká ikona, která se stala známou už jako dítě, Elizabeth Taylorová.

      Hvězdy stŕíbrného plátna: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor