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THE Badass Bitch of Bitches

November 06, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

November 06, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Staycations Save the Day!

October 21, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

October 21, 2020 /Hadley Meares

So Long, Sears

October 15, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for LAist- the demise of Sears, and what it means for Los Angeles architecture, redevelopment and urban planning.

October 15, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Everything And Nothing

October 14, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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

October 14, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Feel the Beat

October 09, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for KCET: Lawrence Lipton and the beat scene in 1950s Venice Beach. Warning: It was pretentious .

October 09, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Psycho Killers

October 08, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

October 08, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Hey Big Spender

October 01, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

October 01, 2020 /Hadley Meares

If This Was Happiness...

September 23, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

September 23, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Real Estate Madness!

September 16, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

September 16, 2020 /Hadley Meares

An Eye on An Icon

September 15, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

September 15, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Sexy Royal Time

September 03, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of infamous royal mistresses(and masters).

September 03, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Josephine Baker Was Awesome

September 02, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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!

September 02, 2020 /Hadley Meares

VEEP

September 02, 2020 by Hadley Meares

Before Kamala Harris, there was the heroic Charlotta Bass. In THIS, my latest for LAist, I take a look at her history-making run for vice-president in 1952.

September 02, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Central When It Sizzled

August 25, 2020 by Hadley Meares

A labor of love! In THIS, my latest for LAist, I explore LA's legendary Club Alabam.

August 25, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Poser

August 24, 2020 by Hadley Meares

I loved writing THIS- my latest for Ventura Blvd. Magazine- profile on the magical feminist works of the artist Marjorie Salvaterra.

August 24, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Hotel California

August 17, 2020 by Hadley Meares

I had so much fun speaking to Press Play about the history of the infamous Chateau Marmont. Listen HERE!

August 17, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Soaring Into the Future

August 12, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for LAist, the story of the revolutionary Colored Air Circus, spied in the new Perry Mason.

August 12, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Crazy Love

August 11, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

August 11, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

August 11, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, scandalous royal tell-alls throughout the ages.

August 11, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Escape to Palm Springs

August 05, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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!

August 05, 2020 /Hadley Meares
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