Williams and Kazan’s Baby: Why the Church Went Nuts

Few things are left to give one a sense of constancy in this world, so it’s nice to know the Catholic Church’s willingness to make an ass of itself is one of them. These days, it’s Monsignor Angelo Amato, former No. 2 at the Vatican’s doctrinal office, suggesting that Catholics should take a page from Read More

Williams and Kazan’s Baby: Why the Church Went Nuts

Few things are left to give one a sense of constancy in this world, so it’s nice to know the Catholic Church’s willingness to make an ass of itself is one of them. These days, it’s Monsignor Angelo Amato, former No. 2 at the Vatican’s doctrinal office, suggesting that Catholics should take a page from Read More

Simmons’ New Deal

For hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, selling his 7,000-square-foot duplex on Liberty Street hasn’t been easy. In 2001, Sean (Diddy) Combs was reportedly in contract to purchase the penthouse apartment for $5 million, just prior to Sept. 11.

Located directly across the street from where the towers fell, Mr. Simmons’ apartment suffered extensive damage: The Read More

Loving Tribute to Kazan Nearly Derailed by Politics

One day while still a young actor, Elia Kazan was standing on a street corner with his good friend, Martin Ritt, another young actor. Across the street were two pretty young women. Ritt suggested that he and Kazan go over and talk to them. “No point,” Kazan said. “They wouldn’t want anything to do with Read More