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The audiobook of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel 'Hamnet' narrates the poignant story of Agnes Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, and their grief over their son Hamnet’s death, highlighting themes of love, loss, and family through a sensitive narration by Jessie Buckley.
Audible has launched a new series of Harry Potter audiobooks featuring full cast performances, cutting-edge spatial audio, and a comprehensive production that aims to surpass previous listening hours and redefine the audiobook experience, with new installments released monthly.
Audible's seven-part audiobook series of Harry Potter has expanded its cast to include stars like Keira Knightley, Kit Harington, and James McAvoy, with the first book releasing on November 4, 2025, and subsequent titles following monthly. The series features over 200 actors and is part of a major voice adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved books.
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $50 million lawsuit against Bob Woodward over the audiobook 'The Trump Tapes,' ruling that Trump failed to establish joint authorship or copyright interest, and citing federal law preemption. The decision favors Woodward, his publisher, and Paramount, and Trump has been given until August 18 to amend his complaint.
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's copyright lawsuit against Bob Woodward and Simon & Schuster over the audiobook 'The Trump Tapes,' ruling that Trump failed to establish a plausible copyright interest or joint authorship, and giving Trump a month to file an amended complaint.
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $50 million lawsuit against Bob Woodward over the publication of the audiobook 'The Trump Tapes,' ruling that Trump did not have a copyright interest and that Woodward was the true author, marking a victory for Woodward and his publishers.
Arthur Morgan, the beloved protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2, will return this summer in an audiobook adaptation of Tore Olsson's book "Red Dead’s History," with Roger Clark reprising his role to narrate the historical influences behind the game.
Riley Keough is helping complete and publish the memoir that her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, was working on before her sudden death. The book, set to be released on Oct. 15, will feature never-before-heard recollections narrated by Keough. Lisa Marie, the daughter of Elvis Presley, struggled with drug addiction throughout her life and died at 54 from a small bowel obstruction. Keough expressed excitement to share her mother's vulnerable and honest story, hoping that readers will come to love her mother as much as she did.
Barbra Streisand discusses her recently released memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," and the process of finding a conversational tone for the book. She talks about the audiobook version, which she recorded herself, and how it captures her voice and comedic timing. Streisand reflects on her career in films, including her experiences with cinematographers and her self-criticism as a filmmaker. She also mentions the challenges of discussing personal relationships in the book and hints at the possibility of singing again in the future.
Britney Spears' manager, Cade Hudson, criticized "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) for their parody sketch of the audiobook auditions for her memoir, "The Woman in Me." Hudson called the writers of SNL "pathetic" and questioned the comedic abilities of Chloe Fineman, who portrayed Britney in the sketch. Spears' memoir has been a commercial success, selling 1.1 million copies in its first week and receiving praise for its candid account of her life and struggles.
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.
Listeners of Britney Spears' new memoir are praising Michelle Williams' narration, particularly her impression of Justin Timberlake. Clips of Williams' reading have gone viral, with fans calling for her to be nominated for a Grammy in the best audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category. The clip has also become a meme, with users sharing their thoughts on social media platforms.
An audiobook clip from Britney Spears's memoir, narrated by Michelle Williams, has gone viral. In the clip, Britney discusses her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake and his band NSYNC, noting that they tried hard to fit in with Black artists. She also recounts a humorous incident where Justin excitedly greeted the artist Ginuwine in New York. The clip has gained traction online, generating interest in Britney's memoir, "The Woman in Me."
The iconic 1980 comedy film "Airplane!" is getting an audiobook titled "Surely You Can't Be Serious," narrated by the film's writer-directors David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker, as well as a star-studded cast including Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Bill Hader, and more. The audiobook will chronicle the making of the film and the rise of the comedy troupe behind it, Kentucky Fried Theater. It will also feature contributions from original cast members and industry figures. The audiobook will be released on October 3, 2023.