1992, ISBN: 9780786867530

Hired to spice up the beleaguered New York Daily News with his "Hot Copy" and "Downtown" columns in 1992, A.J. Benza was not the man to have on the end of the phone if you had a secret. H… More...

Hired to spice up the beleaguered New York Daily News with his "Hot Copy" and "Downtown" columns in 1992, A.J. Benza was not the man to have on the end of the phone if you had a secret. His upstart style often got him in trouble, but it disarmed everyone from celebrities to doormen, many of whom let slip the latest dish. Whether talking on the phone to LaToya Jackson about Michael, soothing an angry Mickey Rourke, trysting with Patti Davis, or being threatened by John Gotti, Benza's unorthodox methods compelled celebrities to call him with tips, and brought heat from his editors.Fame: Ain't it a Bitch tells the stories behind the stories about the actors, rock stars, models, moguls, and society bad girls who comprise Manhattan's night life. In nightclubs and in newsrooms, A.J. Benza reveals the trading, dealing, threatening and cajoling that are involved in creating a hot gossip column. Writing with an edge and energy that capture both the glamour and folly of the celebrity circuit, Benza has the real inside scoop yet again. Media >, [PU: Hyperion]<

ISBN: 0786867531

Whether talking on the phone to LaToya Jackson about Michael, being upbraided by Cindy Crawford at a party, or sharing a joint with jack Nicholson, A.J.s unorthodox methods compelled cele… More...

Whether talking on the phone to LaToya Jackson about Michael, being upbraided by Cindy Crawford at a party, or sharing a joint with jack Nicholson, A.J.s unorthodox methods compelled celebs to call him with tips, and brought heat from his editors. Fame: Aint it a Bitch tells the stories behind the stories about the actors, rock stars, models, moguls, and society bad girls that comprimise Manhattans infamous night life. In nightclubs and in newsrooms, readers are shown the trading, deals, threats and cajoling that are involved in creating a hot gossip column. With the edge and energy that completely captures both the glitter and the gutter of show business, A.J. Benza has the real inside scoop yet again. biographical,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,communication and media studies,education and reference,journalism and nonfiction,journalists,politics and social sciences,professionals and academics Teen & Young Adult, Talk Miramax Books<

ISBN: 9780786867530

Miramax Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex libr… More...

Miramax Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Miramax Books<