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Hadley Meares is a Los Angeles-based reporter focusing on culture, history and real estate. She is a frequent contributor to The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, LAist and Atlas Obscura. She graduated from Hollins University with a degree in Art and Film History.

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Inside The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Broker Awards, Hosted by Jason Oppenheim and Mary Bonnet

The fourth annual event, presented by The Society Group, was emceed by the 'Selling Sunset' stars and recognized Los Angeles' biggest names in real estate.

Jason Oppenheim and Mary Bonnet at THR' Power Broker Awards on Sept. 17.

Hollywood’s Top 35 Real Estate Agents Keep Setting Records Despite the Downturn

Even as high interest rates hamstring the luxury sector, the very top of the market keeps soaring higher, thanks to the gumption of the best brokers in the business, listed in THR’s annual tally.

Listed by several top brokers, the former Bel-Air home of plastic surgeon Paul Nassif was sold at auction in 2023.

Santa Monica’s New Beachfront Hotel Sandbourne Blends Classic Luxuries and Unexpected Offerings

High-end amenities meet complimentary art classes, a nightly incense ritual and, most intriguingly, a honeybee hive.

The pool at the Sandbourne Santa Monica.

Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron Dive Deep on Hollywood Philanthropy at THR’s Social Impact Summit

Uzo Aduba, Wilson Cruz, Thomas Sadoski and Julie Bowen were also among the stars who took part in the inaugural summit, co-hosted by the Social Impact Fund, where Feeding America was honored as THR's Philanthropic Organization of the Year.

Sharon Stone and Charlize Theron at The Hollywood Reporter X Social Impact Fund Social Impact Summit held at the Directors Guild of America on July 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Why Ryan Serhant Returned to Real Estate Reality TV With Netflix’s ‘Owning Manhattan’

After a break following a decade on Bravo with 'Million Dollar Listing: New York,' the agent to the stars wanted to do something different. "The question was, 'What will make people look up from their phones?'" he says.

Ryan Serhant from season 1 of Owning Manhattan.

Indie Rockers AJR Spotlight Sustainability on Their Summer Tour

The pop band's co-founder Adam Met — who went back to school to study human rights and sustainable development — says the group plans to engage concertgoers "in every single place on a local issue."

Jack, Adam and Ryan Met of AJR

Would You Turn Over Your Home to a Hollywood Film Crew for $5,000 a Day?

While there are definite downsides to leasing your L.A. abode for a movie or TV production (broken sprinklers, upset neighbors), the one-day fees you may rake in could cover your monthly mortgage.

Veteran location scout Lori Balton found a house in Hancock Park that served as a location for a scene in the 2012 film Argo. The residence has since been razed and rebuilt.

Oscar De La Hoya on His New Life in Las Vegas: “I Should Have Done This a Long Time Ago”

While the boxing legend has listed his desert house for $20M just months after moving in, he and partner Holly Sonders are now planning to build a new dream house in Nevada.

Oscar De La Hoya's Infinity Pool at his Las Vegas House.

L.A.’s Real Estate Upfronts Reveal Penthouse A at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills

The penthouse unit, which will be listed for around 45million,wasoneofaselectnumberofluxurypropertiespreviewedattheconfab,fromskyscrapercondosinNYCto45 million, was one of a select number of luxury properties previewed at the confab, from skyscraper condos in NYC to 45million,wasoneofaselectnumberofluxurypropertiespreviewedattheconfab,fromskyscrapercondosinNYCto100M-plus mansions in L.A.

The private terrace of Penthouse A at the Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills, due to open later this year.

How Hollywood Is Helping Homeless College Students in L.A. Get Housing and Finish School

Supporters of four-year-old nonprofit Los Angeles Room and Board, which runs residences with wrap-around services and home-cooked meals, include John and Marilyn Wells, Algee Smith and Stevie Mackey.

Sam Prater, Founder of Los Angeles' Room & Board, housing for homeless college students

Fridman, known for working with the Kardashian family, has formed a new group with fellow Compass agent Jones (who has more than $10 billion in career sales) and Isidora Fridman.

Tomer Fridman Sally Forster Jones

‘100 Years of MGM Studios and the Golden Age of Hollywood’ Exhibit Opens at Hollywood Heritage Museum

The exhibit, which opens to the public on Saturday, features costumes and personal items from the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Marion Davies, Cary Grant, Clark Gable and Judy Garland.

Cora Sue Collins memorabilia at the exhibit 'Meet the Stars: MGM 100th Anniversary and The Gold Age of Hollywood' at Hollywood Heritage Museum

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