When O.J. Simpson ‘Confessed’ to Murder
Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.
By Jacob Bernstein
Jacob Bernstein is a reporter for the Styles desk, where he has been on staff since 2013. In addition to writing profiles of fashion designers, artists and celebrities, he has focused much of his attention at The New York Times on L.G.B.T. issues, philanthropy and the world of furniture design.
In 2016, he wrote and directed the HBO documentary “Everything Is Copy,” which was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, one for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and the other for outstanding writing for a nonfiction program.
Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.
By Jacob Bernstein
Long before the Kardashians became a star attraction on reality television, the family name first came to prominence when Mr. Simpson, the former N.F.L. star, was on trial.
By Jacob Bernstein
The rock star’s viral social media post showed him doing a furious three-in-one routine, with weights. Gym professionals had thoughts.
By Jacob Bernstein
A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.
By Jacob Bernstein and Vanessa Friedman
But fans of the famed Hermès accessory say that the exclusivity is the whole point.
By Jacob Bernstein
In a trio of shows about prominent women in media, Ryan Raftery portrays the Vogue editor, as well as Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner.
By Jacob Bernstein
The magazine welcomed the famous (and the fame-adjacent) while toasting itself for hosting the extravaganza 30 times over the years.
By Jacob Bernstein
Stars descend on the scene, and the biggest fashion brands in the world get into the action with as many events as people can possibly attend in one short weekend.
By Jacob Bernstein
After breaking with her onetime boss, Alyssa Farah Griffin finds a warm welcome on “The View” and CNN.
By Jacob Bernstein
Roman Sharf is one of the watch world’s best known dealers. Compared to the Patek on his wrist, the shoes were cheap.
By Jacob Bernstein
After a dramatic rise in business and society, the art-world mogul Louise Blouin finds herself unloading a Hamptons dream home in bankruptcy court.
By Jacob Bernstein
Todd Michael Schultz, the longtime partner of the infamous author, had ambitions to run for office.
By Jacob Bernstein
His signature hit, “So Into You,” was omnipresent in 1994 — the rare record “you heard at every club,” one D.J. said. But his time at the top was brief.
By Jacob Bernstein
After leaving the White House, he returned to New York and became an in-demand guest, hitting the party circuit with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Madonna.
By Jacob Bernstein
The former president went unmentioned during the memorial service for Maryanne Trump Barry, seemingly in accordance with her wishes.
By Jacob Bernstein
Three authors helped Britney Spears get her life story on the page.
By Jacob Bernstein
In story and song at the Café Carlyle in Manhattan, the star makes sense of a career that has included chaste nights with George Michael and drama with her mother.
By Jacob Bernstein
The fashion world came out to honor the star photographer. He didn’t show.
By Jacob Bernstein
She was once a 250-pound gladiator in the World Wrestling Entertainment ring. Now she’s a TikTok star who’s building a new life.
By Jacob Bernstein
Tony Kushner and Anthony Fauci were among the speakers who fondly described difficult moments with the irascible writer and activist.
By Jacob Bernstein
The long, spangly relationship between the singer and Bob Mackie.
By Jacob Bernstein
A performer who leveraged fringe, sequins and sparkles to electrifying effect onstage.
By Jacob Bernstein
Complicated dynamics between celebrities and the paparazzi contributed to the confusion around a recent incident in New York City.
By Jacob Bernstein
Sean Combs, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and Janelle Monáe were among the revelers who kept going after the formal affair, with drinks, dancing and no cockroach sightings.
By Jacob Bernstein and Sadiba Hasan
A tale of two Manhattan media bashes. One was a star-studded, made-for-TV event. The other was attended by journalists who have been put through the digital wringer.
By Jacob Bernstein
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, Lea Michele, Kaia Gerber, Aubrey Plaza, Austin Butler came out for Time magazine and Save Venice.
By Katie Van Syckle
Five months after being placed on the market, the home has yet to find a buyer, setting off curiosity and a range of theories among real estate watchers.
By Jacob Bernstein
The planned summer wedding of the 92-year-old media mogul and Ann Lesley Smith is said to have been called off. It would have been his fifth marriage.
By Jacob Bernstein
A first-generation Apple smartphone is going up for auction.
By Jacob Bernstein
Winners and also-rans shared cocktails and In-N-Out burgers with moguls, musicians and models at the annual post-awards gala.
By Jacob Bernstein