In Brief
On June 29, Simon & Schuster will release “Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor,” written by Kate Messner with illustrations by Alexandra Bye.
The book, which as its title states, tells the life story of the man who holds the position of director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is recognized as one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the publisher, Messner, a former middle school teacher and TV news reporter, conducted interviews with the doctor for the tome, which also features a timeline, recommended reading, and a full spread of facts about vaccines and how they work.
Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Linda Ronstadt has sold her recorded music assets to mogul Irving Azoff's new venture Iconic Artists Group, for an undisclosed sum.According to reports, the deal will see Ronstadt and her manager and assistant partner work to market her catalog and “preserve her legacy in the digital era.”“I'm very pleased about this partnership,” said Ronstadt, who won her 11th Grammy Award earlier this month. “It's extremely gratifying to be in the company of Irving Azoff, his team, and his family of great artists, many of whom have been my friends and colleagues for years. It feels like home.”The deal is the third acquisition for the company, following David Crosby's publishing and recorded music rights, comprising of his solo works, as well as other. Additionally, Iconic also owns a controlling stake in the Beach Boys' intellectual property.
