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History Repeating Itself (Again)

January 19, 2021 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for LAist, everything old is new again when it comes to how we handle deadly outbreaks of infectious disease...

January 19, 2021 /Hadley Meares

Netflix To The Rescue?

January 13, 2021 by Hadley Meares

Pick up the latest copy of The Hollywood Reporter, on newsstands today, where I take a look at how the streaming wars may save commercial real estate in Los Angeles.

January 13, 2021 /Hadley Meares

Barbara Payton, Bombshell

January 06, 2021 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, the latest for my Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club, a story close to my heart which inspired this whole series, that of the tragic yet unsparingly honest movie starlet Barbara Payton, and her cautionary tale of a life.

January 06, 2021 /Hadley Meares

Movie Theater Magnate Me Too

January 06, 2021 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for THR, the story of the alleged sexual assault that helped take down a Hollywood legend

January 06, 2021 /Hadley Meares

Free Forever

January 06, 2021 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for LAist, a new look at the important legacy of Biddy Mason, whose story is richer, more nuanced and more amazing that many surface histories (including my own) have led us to believe.

January 06, 2021 /Hadley Meares

The Royal Zoo

December 28, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of royal pets. Move over corgis- they are simply the tip of the royal zoo...

December 28, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Santa Monica Sunset

December 23, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for LAist, the amazing historians, artists, and community members recording, rediscovering and honoring the important history of Black Santa Monica.

December 23, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Bard of Self-Destruction

December 17, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, comic legend Richard Pryor's confounding, almost unbelievably tumultuous life.

December 17, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Monument Meltdown

December 16, 2020 by Hadley Meares

Hey friends! Check out THIS, the latest edition of The Hollywood Reporter, where I talk some of Hollywood's cancelled historical monuments. On newsstands today!

December 16, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Happy Hanukkah!

December 10, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, a brief, happy history of Hanukkah in Los Angeles.


December 10, 2020 /Hadley Meares

LA Starter Homes Are...Small

December 09, 2020 by Hadley Meares

Pick up the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, out today, for my story on “The New $2 million LA Starter Home.” Featuring an amazing illustration by Zohar Lazar.

December 09, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Monster

December 08, 2020 by Hadley Meares

On THIS, the latest episode of Underbelly L.A. , one of the most horrific crimes (and criminals) Los Angeles has even known.

December 08, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Fasten Your Seatbelts...

December 04, 2020 by Hadley Meares

Loved talking “All About Eve” with BBC Talking Movies. Video HERE!

December 04, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Rattlesnake Killer

December 03, 2020 by Hadley Meares

On THIS, the latest episode of my TableCakes Productions podcast Underbelly L.A., one of the dumbest murderers the city of Los Angeles has ever seen.

December 03, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Little Miss Fix-It

November 25, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for the Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club, the improbably uplifting life of Shirley Temple, who evolved from a child megastar into a seasoned diplomat who wasn’t even phased by Henry Kissinger.

November 25, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Turkey Time

November 23, 2020 by Hadley Meares

In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, a brief, happy history of Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, since this year is going to be a turkey.

November 23, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Bonnie Parker LA Style

November 23, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.


November 23, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Rocky Road to Romance

November 18, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

November 18, 2020 /Hadley Meares

Underbelly L.A. Season Two!

November 16, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.”

November 16, 2020 /Hadley Meares

The Season of the Serra Statue

November 12, 2020 by Hadley Meares

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.

November 12, 2020 /Hadley Meares
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