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The author of best-sellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S.
Crown Publishers announced Monday that CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen has a deal for a definitive book on homegrown terrorism. The book will cover topics including the Boston Marathon bombings and the impact of government surveillance. It's tentatively titled "The United States of Jihad." The release date has not yet been determined.
Bergen’s previous works include “The Osama bin Laden I Know,” “Holy War Inc.” and “The Longest War.” His most recent book, “Manhunt,” was adapted into an HBO documentary.
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A couple of stars from TV’s “Chuck” and “Smash” will soon be dating on Broadway.
Producers said Monday that Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez will headline the new romantic musical comedy "First Date" by "Gossip Girl" writer Austin Winsberg. The music and lyrics are by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.
“First Date” centers on an uptight young investment banker who meets a serial-dater at a local bistro. A chorus of diners become various characters — family members, clergy and old lovers. The show will be seen at The Longacre Theatre beginning July 9 with an opening set for Aug. 8.
The rest of the cast includes Sara Chase ("Arrested Development"), Kristoffer Cusick ("Wicked"), Blake Hammond ("Sister Act"), Kate Loprest ("Boardwalk Empire" and Vicki Noon ("Wicked").
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 72. Guitarist Hilton Valentine of The Animals is 70. Actor Richard Hatch (“Battlestar Galactica”) is 68. Keyboardist Bill Champlin (Chicago) is 66. Actress Carol Potter (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Sunset Beach”) is 65. Singer Leo Sayer is 65. Comedian-turned-U.S. Senator Al Franken is 62. Actor Mr. T is 61. Music producer and drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 58. Actor Judge Reinhold is 56. Actor Brent Briscoe (“Mulholland Drive,” “A Simple Plan”) is 52. Actress Lisa Edelstein (“House”) of 47. Actress Fairuza Balk (“The Waterboy”) is 39. Singer-guitarist Mikel Jollet of Airborne Toxic Event is 39. Rapper Havoc of Mobb Deep is 39. Actress Ashlie Brillault (“Lizzie McGuire”) is 26. Actress Sarah Ramos (“American Dreams”) is 22.
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