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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.
- Real Estate
- Sep 18, 2024 3:32 pm
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Real Estate
- Sep 15, 2024 9:30 am
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Lifestyle News
- Aug 21, 2024 7:44 pm
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Hadley Meares
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.
- General News
- Jul 12, 2024 12:56 pm
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Hadley Meares
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.
- TV Features
- Jul 1, 2024 7:05 pm
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Hadley Meares
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."
- Lifestyle News
- Jun 24, 2024 8:00 am
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Real Estate
- Jun 9, 2024 9:00 am
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Real Estate
- Jun 7, 2024 1:06 pm
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Real Estate
- May 17, 2024 11:55 am
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Hadley Meares
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.
- Lifestyle News
- Apr 27, 2024 10:59 am
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Hadley Meares
Star Real Estate Agents Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones Link Up as Jones Fridman International
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.
- Real Estate
- Apr 8, 2024 6:57 am
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Hadley Meares
‘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.
- Arts
- Apr 5, 2024 2:28 pm
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Hadley Meares