So Long, Sears
In THIS, my latest for LAist- the demise of Sears, and what it means for Los Angeles architecture, redevelopment and urban planning.
Everything And Nothing
In THIS, my latest for the Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club, my look at the autobiography of the astounding Dorothy Dandridge, actress, singer, pioneer and pretty damm good writer
Feel the Beat
In THIS, my latest for KCET: Lawrence Lipton and the beat scene in 1950s Venice Beach. Warning: It was pretentious .
Psycho Killers
In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, the story of the truly terrifying Sunset Strip killers, who stalked LA 40 years ago, in search of brutal thrills.
Hey Big Spender
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of royally big spenders, which includes the legend of Cleopatra swallowing the biggest pearl she had to show her boyfriend just how rich she was- what a reckless, 1920s-style baller.
If This Was Happiness...
In THIS, my latest for the Vanity Fair “Old Hollywood Book Club,” the tragic, haunting, heartbreaking story of Rita Hayworth- basically #metoo on every page.
Hankies suggested.
Real Estate Madness!
Hi darlings- pick up THIS, the latest print copy of The Hollywood Reporter- out today! I wrote a fun article about the state of the LA luxury housing market in these COVID times.
An Eye on An Icon
In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, a look at the beautiful new photography book by the artist Janna Ireland, exploring the work of the legendary LA architect Paul R. Williams.
Sexy Royal Time
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of infamous royal mistresses(and masters).
Josephine Baker Was Awesome
In THIS, my latest installment of the Vanity Fair #oldhollywoodbookclub, the most fascinating, daring and outrageous person I have ever covered: Josephine Baker. For lord’s sake she was a real life spy!
Central When It Sizzled
A labor of love! In THIS, my latest for LAist, I explore LA's legendary Club Alabam.
Hotel California
I had so much fun speaking to Press Play about the history of the infamous Chateau Marmont. Listen HERE!
Soaring Into the Future
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the story of the revolutionary Colored Air Circus, spied in the new Perry Mason.
Crazy Love
These two were the definition of crazy love (with a passion for excess that has to be read to be believed). Read all about it in THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, scandalous royal tell-alls throughout the ages.
Escape to Palm Springs
Hi darlings, check out my latest article, all about the Palm Springs Rental Market, in the latest Aug. 5 print edition of The Hollywood Reporter. It's sizzling!
An Urban Hiker
In THIS, my latest for LAist, Angelenos have always loved a good hike. Featuring an interview with Mr. Secret Stairs himself, the wonderful Charles Fleming.
Royals In Exile
Ohhh how I loved writing this one! In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of exiled royals- the lives the left and the subsequent lives they led.