For Entertainment Only

Your backstage pass to the Oscars, the Grammys, and Hollwood's biggest blockbuster movies.

We all cherish our moments of escape through films, music, books and theatre. Whether it's the thrill of a blockbuster movie, the enchantment of a concert or the drama of a stage play, entertainment fuels our imaginations and offers much-needed respite from the stress of daily life. Then there's the other side of the curtain: the people who create the content that amuses and enlightens us. Ever wondered what it's like to step into the land of Oz, Middle-earth or Hogwarts? Or to live the supposedly glamorous life of a Hollywood star or a chart-topping musician?

For Entertainment Only takes you on an inspirational journey behind the scenes of the world of entertainment.

In this captivating memoir, you'll discover:

The secrets behind the scenes of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and The Hobbit.

The backstage rituals of The Grateful Dead before their electrifying performances.

The birth of punk rock in 1970s NYC.

Brad Pitt's humble beginnings in Hollywood.

Ian McKellen's transition from stage to screen and his near-miss with the role of Gandalf.

On and off-set experiences with Tom Hanks.

How Orlando Bloom borrowed $25 from the author, to reserve the web domain name OrlandoBloom.com

Andy Serkis's transformation from Gollum's disguise to stardom.

The downfall of Harvey Weinstein, Bryan Singer, and Kevin Spacey in the #MeToo era.

And that ain't all!

Get ready to be captivated and inspired, with your own tales to tell. Pick up your copy of For Entertainment Only today and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of entertainment!

"Readers looking for unpublished behind-the-scenes stories about world-famous rock bands and movie actors will certainly get their fair share of celebrity gossip."-Kirkus Reviews

"Only someone who had been that close to the action, the many rehearsals, ... and the gargantuan effort made by the Cast and Crew could have written such a revealing volume! What amazing stories Keith Stern has to reveal here!"-Clifford Broadway, The One Ring

"From one who knows"-Ian McKellen

Keith Stern has been telling the life stories of prominent people for over thirty years, reaching an audience in the millions on the Internet and in print. His encyclopedic collection of 900 mini-biographies, QUEERS IN HISTORY, was published as a trade paperback by Benbella Books in 2009, and has been a perennial seller since it first appeared as a digital book in 1993. A new version has been released as an iOS and Android app. Stern has produced some of the most popular biographical websites on the Internet. Since 1997 he has been collaborating with Sir Ian McKellen on that actor's autobiographical website, McKellen.com. He also has also produced websites for Sean Astin (SeanAstin.com), Andy Serkis (Serkis.com), the late Lynn Redgrave (Redgrave.com), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (SalliRW.com), Spinal Tap (SpinalTap.com, since taken over by MGM), Gods and Monsters (GodsAndMonsters.net) and others for movie stars and movies.

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