More from Gary Baum
The Righteous Fury of Spencer Pratt
The vintage reality villain has remade himself into a crusading advocate with a national following. His target? The Democratic politicians he blames for the Palisades Fire.
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PETA Responds to Hasan Piker Dog Abuse Controversy
Critics contend the polarizing public figure used a shock collar on his pet while streaming on Twitch — which he denies.
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‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Fallout: Baldoni Lawyer Bryan Freedman Sued for Malpractice
Earlier this year, Justin Baldoni’s attorney was forced to defend his earlier legal work against the actor. Now, the estate of the man he once represented opposite Baldoni has accused him of treachery.
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L.A.’s Food Scene Is in Crisis. Here’s Why.
One after the other, the city’s top restaurants are closing. Blame Trump. Hell, blame Hollywood. Mainly, blame rising costs on everything from labor and ingredients to insurance.
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David Bowie Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Between 1991 and his death in 2016, the enigmatic icon posed regularly for his friend Frank Ockenfels 3. An exclusive portfolio from the photographer's new book.
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‘Cocaine Quarterback’: Gambler Says He Was Dealt Unfair Hand in Amazon’s True Crime Docuseries
High roller R.J. Cipriani, who tipped off the FBI about drug lord Owen Hanson, contends the show leaves the inaccurate impression that he may have been complicit in money-laundering: "I don’t want people thinking the wrong thing."
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“It’s a Teleportation Feeling”: Steve Aoki Talks Pop Culture Memorabilia and His New Auction House
The in-demand touring DJ, record producer and inveterate entrepreneur is now a broker of screen-used collectibles.
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Phil Rosenthal’s Happy Place… Comes With Fries
The ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator turned travelogue host offers an exclusive sneak peek into his coming upscale Larchmont Village diner: "I’m not here to make money. I’d like to not lose money. But this is just an act of love for where I live."
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“There Will Be Copycats”: After Charlie Kirk Assassination, Threat Expert Talks Public Event Risks
James Hamilton, who created the FBI's Close Protection School before becoming a private security adviser, explains the evolving challenges of threat assessment and mitigation.
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Israeli Film Industry Leaders Call Growing Boycott “Counterproductive”
The response comes as nearly 4,000 figures from the international film and TV landscape — including high-profile Oscar, Emmy and Palm d’Or winners — have pledged not to work with Israeli counterparts they deem “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.”
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The Fatal Ponzi Scheme That Rocked Hollywood
William Santor charmed the movie world and turned the Cayman Islands into his own filmmaking paradise — one built on an allegedly massive fraud. As his scam unraveled, investors lost millions, but it was the conman who paid the ultimate price.
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How a Former Pro Surfer Turned Emmy-Winning Cameraman Stays Afloat for HBO’s ‘100 Foot Wave’
Frenchman Laurent Pujol, riding epic swells across the world on a custom Jet Ski, has one of the most singular jobs in cinematography.
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