Phoenix-born but Los Angeles-bred artist Alec Benjamin has been having his parents drive him to the City of Angels since he was 16 as he chased his dream of becoming a singer. By the time he turned 18, his parents asked that Benjamin go to college. After ... More

The luxury group will open its 100th hotel this year, in addition to its Central Park property undergoing a massive renovation. Since its founding, the hotel has been recognized as one of the 20th century’s premier grande dame hotels and a New York landmark, and it couldn’t have happened without ... More

As rapper, activist, and Chicago native Taylor Bennett approaches me, his glistening white smile strikes me first, immediately followed by his inviting albeit sweaty hug. Bennett exudes brightness and positivity through both his personal demeanor and his inspiring music. The 23-year-old artist self-released his third album called Be ... More

For a nightlife impresario who’s been dubbed a kingmaker by Miami media, Michael Gardner, founder and CEO of promotions company Headliner Market Group, certainly keeps a low profile. To seek out the mastermind behind LIV Nightclub’s weekly bash LIV on Sunday, nicknamed the Best Party ... More

With her shoes already kicked off and a pair of black sunglasses casually draped over her dirty blonde hair, Ashley Benson oozes a naturally cool vibe. The former Pretty Little Liars actress and model is rocking vibrant red pants, a white tank, and black shades. Benson has been working with the ... More

Seated behind a majestic mahogany desk in his Upper East Side office, Dr. Richard Firshein sits with absolute perfect posture as he sifts through charts and papers that hold the answers to my past, present, and future state of wellness. As he meticulously makes his way through ... More

Cheese, corgis, and coffee. These are the three greatest loves in Antoni Porowski's life. Okay, that might be too dramatic. But, he does generously gravitate towards these three topics. Porowski, food and wine guru on Netflix's Queer Eye, helped revamp New York City's The Village Den restaurant in late ... More

Venturing into the world of dating apps can be tricky and frankly overwhelming. Many people struggle with making real connections solely through cyber interactions. Professional matchmaker Emily Holmes Hahn has the answer, and swiping right is not it. She says, “In the midst of the dating app frenzy, I realized ... More

Sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard launched Veronica Beard in 2010, and since then, their functional yet fashionable label of polished wardrobe staples has expanded to many different categories and all over the world. This summer, in partnership with Perch Nantucket, the brand has opened ... More

A quick look around Jordan Klepper’s Midtown Manhattan office tells you all you need to know about the man: an electric typewriter, a bar cart, original artwork by a friend, a Peabody Award. This is someone who prefers tactile experiences to efficient ones, and as a result, ... More