Overview
- Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! was published March 10 by Grand Central Publishing, drawn from years of recorded conversations with co-writer Michael Feinstein.
- Minnelli writes that at the 2022 Oscars she was required to use a wheelchair, says Lady Gaga tested her memory backstage, and describes feeling humiliated; outlets note no comprehensive public rebuttals from Gaga or the Academy in current coverage.
- She recounts a cocaine-fueled romance with director Martin Scorsese during New York, New York and says he later turned away from her at the 2014 Oscars; representatives did not immediately comment in some reports.
- The memoir alleges Gene Hackman was dismissive and “downright rude” to her while filming Lucky Lady, a production she also criticizes for a troubled shoot and poor reception.
- Minnelli describes entering rehab in March 2015 and writes that she is now 11 years sober, while maintaining that Judy Garland’s 1969 death was an accidental overdose rather than suicide.