Bonnie Parker LA Style
On THIS, the latest episode of my TableCakes Productions podcast Underbelly L.A., I take a look at the strange tale of Burmah White, LA's very own Bonnie Parker, without the amazing clothes.
The Rocky Road to Romance
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair- awkward royal courtships that make Charles and Diana’s strained engagement look like the love story of the century.
Underbelly L.A. Season Two!
I am so thrilled to introduce Season Two of my TableCakes Productions podcast Underbelly L.A.! On the inaugural episode I take a look at the murderous misadventures of fatal flapper Hazel Glab, “the Oklahoma Two-Gun Girl.”
The Season of the Serra Statue
In THIS, my latest for @LAist, a look at the recent toppling of California's Junipero Serra statues. In their place, tribal leader Alan Salazar suggests awesome new folks to honor- including Chumash storyteller Fernando Librado and Tongva leader Toypurina.
THE Badass Bitch of Bitches
In THIS, the latest for my Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club- the autobiographies of Bette Davis, a staunch democrat who had her share of battles and probably would have been thrilled to deliver Trump the knockout punch.
Staycations Save the Day!
In the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, I take a look at how staycations are saving the hotel business in LA amidst this never ending hell year. On newsstands today.
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!