By looking at Fabrizio Brienza, you might think he's an international man of mystery–with his slicked-back silver hair, his impressive collection of furs, and this photo of Brienza holding an exotic reptile with an expensive Versace coat over his shoulders. But when Brienza isn't island-hopping on ... More

Her voice is inimitable and with ten studio albums under her belt, has penetrated the airwaves well beyond her most recognizable 1999 hit, “I Try.” Macy Gray has earned five Grammy Award nominations throughout her career as a singer-songwriter, winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in ... More

Fostering female talent in top restaurants hasn’t always been easy for restaurateurs over the decades. Of course, there were trailblazers like Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, Lidia Bastianich at Felidia, and Nancy Silverton at Mozza. But in the past few years, chefs such as Niki Nakayama of the Michelin-starred ... More

It’s not often that a species on the brink of extinction gets a literal last-minute reprieve. A number of wildlife species have been able to skirt extinction and make a relatively healthy recovery, including the black-footed ferret, the golden lion tamarin, and the California condor. But over the summer, another ... More

Kasseem Dean, perhaps better known as Swizz Beatz, has been a proponent of the arts for years. He, along with his wife, Alicia Keys, are passionate patrons who have quietly built a stable of works that is profoundly more than the sum of its parts–through what’s ... More

If you know cognac, you know Rémy Martin. If you don’t know cognac, you probably still know Rémy Martin. The liquor has been referenced by Dr. Dre, Ja Rule, Biggie, and many other cultural icons—including Fetty Wap, who mentioned 1738 nearly 51 times on his debut album. It’s a ... More

Actor Frank Grillo is a boxer, martial artist, and all-around talkative guy with a personality that allows him to excel effortlessly in most situations. Nevertheless, photoshoots are not necessarily his favorite part of the job. “Does anyone like doing that stuff?” he asks me. I decide ... More

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Off-screen, the multi-talented Sutton Foster is as endearing as the persona she takes on in TV Land's Younger. The soft-spoken actress who, aside from winning two Tony Awards, has achieved a starring role in seven seasons of a hit television series, a guest appearance on A ... More

Tessa Thompson has a quiet confidence that can sometimes be rare in the world of entertainment. Surrounded by boisterous personalities and larger-than-life stars on shows like HBO's Westworld and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thompson sets herself apart with a cool energy that flirts with nonchalance. The 36-year-old ... More