Biography

Philip Roth’s latest biographer wants Jews to read him again, without the guilt 

Stanford historian Steven J. Zipperstein had already begun work on the biography before the author died in 2018, arguing why Roth remains relevant and vital, especially to current Jewish discourse.

|ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
Steven J. Zipperstein said his training as a historian helped him separate truth from fiction in writing his biography of Roth.
JEREMY ALLEN WHITE as Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as his manager, Jon Landau, in ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.’

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ captures the heart of the Boss’s creative process - review

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere explores Bruce Springsteen’s creative process behind Nebraska, with Jeremy Allen White's standout performance. A must-see for fans, despite a few biopic pitfalls.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon of the band Queen perform at Live Aid in London, Britain, July 13, 1985.

Bisexual Queen icon Freddie Mercury had secret daughter, biography claims

Only Mercury’s bandmates, and longtime girlfriend Mary Austin and the child's carers were said to know of the child’s existence.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
James Dean.

Biography claims James Dean paid ex-lover to hide his sexuality before 'East of Eden' premiere

'The Secret Life of James Dean' details a hidden episode and a disastrous affair that left him feeling sexually exploited.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF