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Billy Joel

Billy Joel Shelves Book Plans

Truth rating: 10
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Billy Joel was set to release a memoir this summer called “The Book of Joel,” which was to take readers on an “emotional ride” from his early hard times to the height of his success.

The book was going to cover the backstories to his hits, such as “Just the Way You Are” and “New York State of Mind,” as well as take a frank look at his marriage to Christie Brinkley and his battles with depression and substance abuse.

But the autobiography about being a rock star dad will NOT hit bookstores.

Billy Joel to Release Candid Memoir “The Book of Joel” This Summer

Truth rating: 10
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Billy Joel has gone from banging the piano keys to banging the keyboard, and is set to release a memoir this summer.

HarperCollins announced today that on June 14 the rocker will release “The Book of Joel,” which will take readers on an “emotional ride” from his early hard times to the height of his success. The autobiography will also take a frank look at his marriage to Christie Brinkley and his battles with depression and substance abuse. Will you pick up a copy when it comes out?

Billy Joel Responds to Elton John’s “Tough Love” on Alcohol (EXCLUSIVE)

Truth rating: 10
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EXCLUSIVE

Elton John has some straight talk for Billy Joel.

In a new Rolling Stone cover interview, the British music legend doesn’t mince words when discussing Joel, his friend and frequent touring partner. Joel has now responded.

In Other News…

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In today’s lineup, Lindsay Lohan and vampires bring a lot of money to Los Angeles, Billy Joel gets “Glee”-ful, and Jaden Smith will join Justin Bieber.

Who Should Be “Glee”-ified?

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POLL

After the massive success of last week’s all-Madonna episode of “Glee,” series creator Ryan Murphy is thinking of bringing some other big names back to school.
Britney Spears’ manager got the ball rolling by taking to Twitter to gauge interest in a “Britney”-centric installment, and Murphy is “interested.”
But Britney is only one candidate to be honored.

Christie Brinkley & daughter victims of terrible tab smear

Truth rating: 0

The New York Post has done it again with a vicious and beyond inaccurate report about Christie Brinkley and Alexa Ray Joel. It’s as nasty as it is off base.

Reports blaming Christie Brinkley for Alexa Ray Joel issue are tripping

Truth rating: 2

“It seems that a nine day vacation to Turks and Caicos with her mother, Christie Brinkley and half siblings Sailor and Jack led Alexa Ray Joel to attempt suicide!” writes Perez Hilton, who lifted an equally inaccurate report from the New York Post. Really?

UPDATE: Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley daughter released from hospital; family “doing well”

Truth rating: 10

Update!

Alexa Ray Joel, the 23-year-old daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, has been released from a New York City hospital after a suicide attempt.

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