Pharrell's "Happy" is keeping a smile on the musician's face: The song won video of the year Sunday at the BET Awards, the top prize in a show marking the best in black...

"Peter Pan Must Die" (Crown), by John Verdon   John Verdon's skillful melding of the puzzle mystery with the police procedural and the psychological thriller brings a unique...

Nicki Minaj told the crowd at the BET Awards that she was close to death recently — an experience that has helped her be herself.   The rapper rambled onstage when accepting her fifth...

"Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?" (Knopf), by Dave Eggers   Dave Eggers is angry. A writer both beloved and criticized for his distinctly...

Katy Perry used to come to Music City as a young teen, flying across country from California to seek her dream of a music career.   She returned Friday night, all grown...

Jason Boog was immersed in publishing for five years as editor of the MediaBistro blog GalleyCat. When he became a dad, he was curious how best to foster a love of books in his newborn...

Ab-Soul, "These Days ..." (Top Dawg)   Rapper Ab-Soul grew up in his family's record store with free access to anything in the stacks.   That explains a lot about...

Crash. Shatter. Boom. Crash. Shatter. Boom. Smattering of silly dialogue. Pretty girl screams: "Dad!" Crash. Shatter. Boom. Silly dialogue. "DAD!!!" Crash. Shatter....

June is Pride Month. Here are some book suggestions for parents, kids and teens on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning gender experience.   FOR...

Five years after her musical breakthrough, Susan Boyle says she's feeling confident and comfortable — and ready to launch her first U.S. tour.   The 53-year-old will hit...