Celebrity Secrets and the BBC

Yesterday I was interviewed about my Celebrity Secrets book by the BBC, during which we discussed the FBI's files on such characters as Abbott & Costello, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, the Kingsmen, Errol Flynn and more.

The interview was turned into an article, which you can find at this link. Not a bad summary of how and why certain stars of the stage and the screen were secretly watched by J. Edgar Hoover's finest!

The Ripper File

Some might dispute the notion that Jack the Ripper qualifies as being a celebrity or not. But, as someone who, since his notorious killings of 1888, has become the subject of dozens of books and more than a few movies, the Ripper is without doubt an integral part of popular culture. And here's his FBI file/profile.

Jackson's FBI File

Wacko-Jacko's FBI file has now been posted online, and is now available for scrutiny and entertainment at the Bureau's website. And if the man and his bizarre life interest you, here's where you will find the file.

Sonny Bono News

It's been a while since I last updated this blog, mainly because of the lack of interesting stories to relate linking the world of celebrities to that of the government. But, here's one that caught my eye: on whether or not the death of Sonny Bono really was an accident, or something more sinister. I relate the details of Bono's FBI file in my Celebrity Secrets book.

Michael Jackson and the FBI

As this new story shows, the FBI has confirmed it has a substantial file on Michael Jackson. It will be interesting to see what the file reveals on the now-dead pop-star...

The Pistols & The Police

Formerly secret Irish Police papers reveal an intriguing story about how they kept a close watch on the antics of Britain's mightiest punks: the Sex Pistols. Here's the story in all its strange glory...

Not Fade Away

One of the strangest celebrity secrets of all is in the news again: the death of Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones. A very intriguing article and one that is well worth reading.