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Misunderstood looks behind the eyeliner to reveal the true story of one of the most notorious rock icons of the 21st century. Follow the reckless wild child turned devoted father as he replaces drug binges and erotic exploits with Buddhist meditation and kids' birthday parties. He's battled bipolar disorder, clinical depression, drug and alcohol addiction, loneliness and self-loathing to sell over ten million albums worldwide with the rock group Placebo.Combining punk rock anthems with designer dresses, the singer set out to prove he's far more than 'just another nancy boy.' He describes his music as both 'a transvestite on crystal meth' and 'cocktail hour at the mental hospital' - it's going to be a bumpy ride.Alongside quotes from the singer himself are exclusive interviews featuring Brian in the words of those who knew him best. Described as everything from a fallen angel to a brutal rock-star thug, this book looks beyond the well-worn 'drug crazed sex-dwarf' connotations to discover just why Brian Molko is so misunderstood.

Here is an in-depth look at the life of one of pop music's hottest international stars. This book reveals the details of Rihanna's unhappy childhood, her wild child past that earned her the nickname of Rebel Flower, and how she found it therapeutic after her parents' troubled marriage to join the army. A fascinating story of her transformation from schoolgirl Robyn Fenty to one of the most successful R&B artists in the world. Explores her turbulent relationship with singer Chris Brown which resulted in a photograph of her battered face making headlines around the globe. Features exclusive interviews with Rihanna's old schoolfriends, producers, songwriters, video directors, journalists and many more who witnessed her transformation over the years. A must-read for fans new and old. "

Talks of an abusive, violent childhood at the hands of her father a strict and sadistic soldier in the US Army, who made family life hell. Christina was taken out of school and home educated for a period after bullying from peers reached an all-time high. Tells of how her desperation to flee the violence - as well as a desire to save her mother, who was trapped in her marriage financially - drove Christina into childhood stardom. How she was first discovered, on TV talent shows and a starring role on The Mickey Mouse Club, which would eventually lead to a record deal and the first number 1 single of many. Gives the inside story on how she rebelled against being a bubble-gum pop singer, parted ways with a controlling management, and made a comeback with a raunchy controversial new look. Reveals the death threats she received and the media backlash as she lost her reputation as America's good girl forever. Also explains how she began to assert herself and write her own songs in the studio. Tells the inside story on the making of each of Christina's albums as well as her marriage, motherhood and her subsequent divorce. Coverage of the making of her seventh album Lotus and her stint on The Voice brings the story up to date

Since debuting in 2002, Maroon 5 have sold millions of albums worldwide and won 3 Grammy awards. Their biggest hit single yet is Moves like Jagger featuring Christina Aguilera, selling over 8.5 million copies. In 2012 they released their fourth studio album, Overexposed and are currently working on their fifth album. This biography includes details of Maroon 5's struggle to find early success in the music industry as Kara's Flowers. Exclusive interviews with school friends will provide the inside story on this troubled time in the ambitious foursome's lives The inside story on Kara's Flowers from the first demo to the muted success of their only album. The woman who inspired the band's name will exclusively reveal her relationship with singer Adam Levine. Includes details on Adam's troubled relationship with Vogue editor-to-be Jane Herman and how their break-up influenced many tracks on the album Songs About Jane and his other high profile relationships with amongst others Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson and the Russian Victoria's Secret model Anne Vyalitsyna, with whom he posed naked on the cover of Vogue Behind the scenes accounts of the group's tours with artists including the Rolling Stones. The evolution of the band across their four albums, including the inside story behind collaborations with Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and Kanye West. The relentless bullying endured by the Levine family after Adam's brother came out as gay, and Adam's later campaigns to raise awareness of LGBT right The full story on Adam's judging stint on The Voice. The lives and backgrounds of all band members will be revealed in depth