Madonna's Brother Pens Tell-All

Don't worry, it will have a co-author

(NEWSER) - Oh, goody: Someone decided to give Courtney Love a book deal. The rocker and controversy magnet will write not just a memoir, but a “tell-all” memoir, thanks to the deal with HarperCollins’ William Morrow imprint, MediaBistro reports. Love will collaborate with Anthony Bozza, who has co-authored books with other rockers including Tommy Lee, so theoretically he should have a firmer grasp of spelling and grammar than Love does . Gawker , which is hosting a naming contest on its site that looks like quite a bit of fun, notes that the memoir promises to “set the record straight” and is due out next fall. More»

Former Idol judge's memoir also reveals child molestation

(NEWSER) - Another celebrity is revealing details of sexual abuse in a new memoir. This time it's former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, who discusses several disturbing incidents in her A Helluva High Note, out next week, E! reports. In 2000, she writes, a "fairly known producer" date-raped her after dinner, and she never told anyone for fear her career would be ruined. But her troubles began long before that, when she was molested as a child. More»

'How she could betray her own flesh and blood?' says insider

(NEWSER) - Ashley Judd's family is not happy about her recently released memoir , which discloses details of a dysfunctional upbringing. "Naomi and Wynonna have had a strained relationship with Ashley for years," an insider tells Popeater . "This is the final nail in the coffin—they are very angry and hurt that Ashley would write a book rather than deal with whatever problems they have privately." Click for more of the Judd family's reaction or here for more from Ashley's memoir . More»

SC first lady dishes on confessional press conference: 'way too long'

(NEWSER) - Jenny Sanford continues to offer tantalizing glimpses into her relationship with South Carolina governor and soon-to-be ex-husband Mark Sanford and the fallout of his affair. Sanford sat down with Good Morning America and provided NPR with an excerpt of her new book, Staying True. Some quips and revelations:

• The confessional press conference: Sanford continues to make short work of questions about why she didn't appear with her husband when he announced his affair. "I don't know what I would have stood by him about," she tells NPR.

Launch a Fox rival? Return to SNL ? Reality TV?

(NEWSER) - NBC's shabby treatment of Conan O'Brien has been a recurring theme of the Jay Leno-centric late-night shuffle, but "he-who-rocks-the-dopest-pompadour-on-TV" has more options than you might think. MTV ponders his options.

• Defect to Fox: The network is apparently interested, and it would be a great way to tick off NBC. But Fox has a terrible track record with late-night talk shows.
• Saturday Night Live: O'Brien's writing tenure at SNL coincided with a memorably strong run for the show, but Tonight Show host to "Cheeto-dusted anonymity" is a major step down.