Over the past three years, I have had the privilege of teaching creative writing courses at Georgetown University. During this time, I have made an interesting observation: the majority of my students have a strong preference for genre fiction—sci-fi, mystery, romance—over literary fiction. While literary fiction focuses on exploring character development and resembles real life, …
Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, the once-married Hollywood power couple, resided in this elegant prewar Upper East Side apartment throughout their 10-year union. Located on the 12th floor of 1136 Fifth Ave., this 3,000-square-foot co-op is now on the market for $7.4 million. Notably, this beautiful abode also holds sentimental value as it served as …
In the summer of 1998, Mecca, the famous Tunnel nightclub in Manhattan, became the epicenter of hip-hop culture. The crowd, dressed in designer brands like Versace, DKNY, and Polo Sport, eagerly awaited the performances of legendary artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, and Lil’ Kim. The energy was palpable as cars with booming stereos passed by, …
Billionaire makeup tycoon, William Lauder, who serves as the executive director of the prestigious cosmetic company, Estée Lauder Companies, and is the grandson of its founders, recently acquired the luxurious Park Avenue residence of the late Claudia Cohen, a prominent gossip columnist for Page Six. Property records confirm that Lauder purchased the property for a …