Philip's Fascinating Family
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair- one the coolest things about Prince Philip was the fascinating, eccentric, cursed family who raised him.
Hollywood Royalty
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, what Prince Philip learned from Hollywood (hint, it was a lot).
Sins of the Swashbuckler
In THIS, my latest Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Clu,b the oh so problematic, scarily charming, shockingly amoral Errol Flynn, who lived an epic life made to be cancelled.
The Story of the Struggle
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the inspiring story of a legendary artwork in East LA.
A Mysterious Murder
In THIS, my latest for Los Angeles Magazine, the decades long search for who really killed starlet Jenny Maxwell.
A Feminist Haven
In THIS, my latest for KCET, a brief history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union Home in Eagle Rock, where early prohibitionists and suffragettes spent their twilight years.
A True Original
In THIS, my latest “Old Hollywood Book Club” for Vanity Fair, the trailblazing, brilliant, eccentric Ida Lupino, a pioneering director, producer, movie star and all around card.
Don't Shoot!
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, a little Academy Awards lore featuring Oscar winning, Nazi collaborating Emil Jannings.
A Beverly Hills Brokerage
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, two only in Beverly Hills real estate dynamos.
"The Look" Comes Alive
In THIS, my latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair, the indomitable, witty, perceptive and surprisingly sweet stage and screen legend Lauren Bacall. Another must read autobiography folks!
Like a Modern Day Cowboy
Hi friends! Check out the latest print edition of The Hollywood Reporter (with the glorious Regina King on the cover), where I take a look at the soaring popularity of the High Desert, one of the coolest places in California. Link to article HERE.
Inside the Royal Nursery
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of royal (and royally cute) babies, just in time for the birth of Princess Eugenie's son.
The Lives of Lady Day
In THIS, the latest for my Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club, the funny and foul-mouthed Billie Holiday, who told the story of her tragic yet triumphant life with a straight-forward, hard-edged humor in the legendary autobiography "Lady Sings the Blues."
PS: I LOVED this book. Highly recommend.
Black History Month In LA
I am so excited about THIS project I am doing with Los Angeles Magazine! Every weekday this month, we will highlight a fascinating Black Angeleno in LA history. Up first, Luis and Maria Quintero, two of LA's OG settlers.
A Grand Man With Many Plans
In THIS, my latest for Ventura Blvd. Mag, the artist Stuart Kusher.
The Literary Lights of the SFV
Hi darlings! I wrote THIS fun little piece on the surprisingly rich literary history of the San Fernando Valley!
Talking History on KPCC
Loved talking to A. Martinez on Take Two about the history of smallpox in Los Angeles. Listen HERE.
So Much More Than A Sex Kitten
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the absolutely spectacular, fabulous and footloose life of Ms. Eartha Mae Kitt. I LOVE her.
Sweet Summer Nights
In THIS, my latest for PBS SoCal, the cultural treasure which is the Hollywood Bowl.