For Entertainment Only: Behind the scenes of Lord of the Rings and other movies ("from one who knows", adds Ian McKellen)

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What really happens behind the scenes of the Oscars, the Grammys, blockbuster movies, and legendary rock concerts?

In For Entertainment Only, entertainment insider Keith Stern pulls back the curtain on some of the most iconic moments in film, music, and theater—taking readers where few outsiders have ever been allowed to go.

Praised by Kirkus Reviews as a treasure trove of unpublished celebrity stories and behind-the-scenes revelations, this captivating memoir delivers the kind of insider access that fans dream about. From the sets of The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Hobbit, X-Men, and The Da Vinci Code to Broadway stages, London’s West End, Grammy-winning artists, and Hollywood’s biggest stars, Stern was there—watching history unfold from the front row.

This is not another celebrity biography. It's a firsthand journey through the entertainment industry, filled with astonishing true stories, unexpected encounters, and unforgettable moments.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Behind-the-scenes secrets from The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and The Hobbit.
• The backstage world of The Grateful Dead and other legendary musicians.
• The birth of New York City's punk rock revolution.
• The little-known story of Madonna's uncertain beginnings before she became a global superstar.
• Brad Pitt before fame.
• Ian McKellen's remarkable path to becoming Gandalf—and how close he came to missing the role.
• Personal experiences working with Tom Hanks.
• The hilarious story of how Orlando Bloom borrowed $25 to secure OrlandoBloom.com.
• The high-stakes campaign battles behind Oscar nominations and victories.
• Andy Serkis's transformation from a little-known actor into the groundbreaking performer behind Gollum.
• The dramatic rise and fall of powerful Hollywood figures during the #MeToo era.

Along the way, Stern shares intimate, often surprising stories about the stars we think we know—revealing the hard work, ambition, luck, setbacks, and humanity behind the fame.

Filled with exclusive photographs, fascinating anecdotes, and extraordinary access, For Entertainment Only is a must-read for movie lovers, music fans, theater enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever wondered what life is really like behind the velvet rope.

If you've ever dreamed of stepping onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, walking backstage at a sold-out concert, or sitting in the room where entertainment history was made, this book is your ticket.

Get your copy of For Entertainment Only today—and experience the stories Hollywood never expected to be told.

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.