Parish, James Robert

A biography of popular singer Gloria Estefan, providing information on her childhood, education, training, professional challenges, and accomplishments.

Examines one hundred years of Hollywood scandals involving popular stars of film and television including Errol Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Bob Crane, and Robert Blake.

Presents accounts of the escapades and misadventures of seventy male stars from throughout the history of Hollywood, including Ben Affleck, Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp, Steve McQueen, and Bruce Willis.

A biography of actor Tom Hanks tracing his life and career from his less than normal childhood to one of Hollywood's most respected actors.

A biography of Rosie O'Donnell, discussing her youth in Commack, Long Island where she developed a desire to be a Broadway actress; tracing the course of her career from stand-up comedy, to movies, to television, to the stage; and speculating about her private life.

Examines the life of singing superstar Whitney Houston, discussing her childhood and family, her rise to fame in the 1980s, her acting roles, and looks at the controversies surrounding her marriage to hip-hop artist Bobby Brown, the rumors of drug use and her death.

Chronicles the life of martial arts film star Jet Li, describing his years in China and Hong Kong and his rise to stardom in America through such films as "Romeo Must Die.".

A biography of Rosie O'Donnell, discussing her youth in Commack, Long Island where she developed a desire to be a Broadway actress; tracing the course of her career from stand-up comedy, to movies, to television, to the stage; and speculating about her private life.

Presents a brief biography of television news broadcaster Katie Couric, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her achievements in journalism.