Author Archives: By BROOKS BARNES

Don’t Call Cassandra Huysentruyt Grey a Trophy Wife

Cassandra Huysentruyt Grey pursues business, philanthropic and social issues, separate from her husband Brad Grey, the chairman and chief executive of Paramount Pictures.

Scotty Bowers and His Sexual Tell-All of Old Hollywood

Scotty Bower’s new memoir, “Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars,” offers a lurid account of trawling an X-rated underworld.

Scene City: HBO Hosts Silent Party for Abramovic at Sundance — Scene City

HBO holds an event for the Marina Abramovic documentary at which silence is required.

HBO Hosts Silent Party for Marina Abramovic at Sundance

HBO holds an event for the Marina Abramovic documentary at which silence is required.

Gym Jones Preaches the Cult of Physicality

Don’t whine about the treatment at Gym Jones. After all, you asked for it.

Jennifer Salt: The Story Behind the Writer

Jennifer Salt, actress-turned-writer, worked on the film “Eat, Pray, Love.”


A Night Out With | Slash: The Guitarist Slash Prepares to Take the Stage in Los Angeles

Before performing with Fergie, Slash talks in the dressing room with his wife, Perla Hudson, left, and her friends Greta Detrick, seated, and Lina Priest.After a few jitters and a surprise backstage visit from Tom Cruise, Slash is ready to get down with Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas.


I’m Chelsea Handler. And You’re Not.

Best sellers, a late-night show, stand-up sell-outs. A little respect, please.


Oscar Casts Its Glow on a Regular Guy

Mark Boal, the screenwriter of “The Hurt Locker,” navigates the award shows.


A Night Out With | Holly Madison: Scantily Clad on the Strip

Holly Madison, who’s performing topless in Las Vegas, looks out of her limousine window at the sights on the Strip.Hanging out with Holly Madison, who’s performing topless in Las Vegas.