The real-life character of Ted White couldn’t get out of his own way. That’s not a problem that actor Marlon Wayans has in the new Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. Starring opposite powerhouse Jennifer Hudson, Wayans brings a well-roundedness and depth to the role of Franklin’s ... More

Rich Frank was looking for an escape from Hollywood. So, in 1990, the ex-president of Disney Studios purchased a classic 1930 Tudor home in Rutherford, California, in the Napa Valley. The hillside home came with a small vineyard, the fruit from which was initially sold to neighboring wine producers. ... More

Ten years ago, entrepreneur Anthony Katz sought to democratize recovery technology and empower athletes to care for their bodies. “At that time, athletes were not really implementing technology into their recovery—they were mostly doing things like ice baths, manual massages and icing their joints,” says Katz. “The technology that was ... More

Raised by a pair of medical doctors who are beloved by their patients, it was only natural that Giselle Wasfie would become inspired to venture down the path of health and wellness. The music journalist-turned-doctor of acupuncture and medicine launched Remix Acupuncture and Integrative Health in ... More

With over 20 years of experience, aesthetician and Facial Lounge founder Amber Rose Johnson has perfected her personalized holistic approach to skincare. Johnson’s Orange County skincare oasis is situated just a few minutes from Newport Beach, offering clients a serene picturesque energy even before they ... More

American makeup artist Pati Dubroff is the woman behind the scenes enhancing the faces of beautiful actresses like Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kirsten Dunst, Dakota Johnson and Natalie Portman. The bicoastal artist is beloved by photographers such as Peter Lindbergh, Tom Munro and Annie Leibovitz and is ... More

The Thunderbird Country Club and the arrival of the first 18-hole golf course in the California desert in 1951 took the sleepy desert town of Rancho Mirage and turned it into a sexy, luxurious community for famous faces like Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Frank Sinatra. At ... More

Fourteen years ago, Tina Frey, founder and creative director of TF Design, changed course from a successful career in finance to follow her heart in art and design. “I had to forget about all the practical self-limiting beliefs and fears around security,” says the Hong Kong–born ... More

For over two decades, Acoustic Visions has been the Hamptons’ leading provider of smart home integration and innovation. “With the constantly changing nature of technology, selecting the right products to put in your home can often be intimidating or overwhelming,” says the brand’s owner Dan Schebler. ... More

The Carbondale, Colorado-based beauty brand Osmia was founded nine years ago by Dr. Sarah Villafranco. Through her research and treatment, Dr. Villafranco has become an expert in skin conditions like perioral dermatitis (from which she suffers) and acne. “When Osmia launched in 2012, there were ... More