Dame Shirley Bassey
06/14/2025 On Kissing Dame Shirley Bassey06/14/2025
How, in Dame Shirley Bassey’s dressing room at MGM Grand in 2000, I mingled with some of the biggest names of Las Vegas entertainment, was photographed kissing Bassey, and laughed as she spoke with a friend on my cell phone [Part 3 of 3]
Dame Shirley Bassey
On February 03, 2000, I attended the opening night of Dame Shirley Bassey’s two-week run at MGM Grand, at the conclusion of which Bassey personally invited me to join her backstage [Part 2 of 3]
Dame Shirley Bassey
06/08/2025 The BIRLEY SHASSEY Playlist06/08/2025
On the occasion of her 88th birthday, I have compiled a playlist that I dedicate to those who introduced me to the music of Dame Shirley Bassey DBE [Part 1 of 3]
Diana Ross
A decade later, this article's message rings truer than ever before... Yes, I’m a man. Yes, I wear a lot of jewelry. No, I do not want your oily mitts all over it!
FFRVintage
Randi Molofsky—whose agency, For Future Reference, represents several of today's most talented independent precious jewelry designers—has launched FFR VINTAGE, a curated (and celebrity-loved!) collection of collectible estate jewels and watches.
LALAoUNIS
The maison founded by Greek master goldsmith Ilias Lalaounis in the 1950s, and run today by his four daughters, creates jewelry that impeccably weaves together classical techniques and modern technology with timeless flair.
Lord Jewelry
My hot take on LA-based LORD JEWELRY and the virtuosity exhibited in the centuries-old enameling techniques they utilize, resulting in vibrant, often nature-inspired pieces of immensely wearable and joy-inducing fine jewelry.
Goshwara
Bold, sophisticated jewels, with clean lines, a straightforward aesthetic, and a focus on colored stones: These are the hallmarks of New York designer Sweta Jain and her company, GOSHWARA.
Pearls
Some of the world’s most talented designers of precious jewelry are breaking preconceived notions about pearls [Part 2 of 2]

Getting over a break-up, and hankering for some music to get you over that hump, and feel good about yourself? Well look no further than these fiercely empowering songs from Diana Ross, Scissor Sisters, Gloria Gaynor, M People, Hi-Gloss, and Dame Shirley Bassey