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Jacob Bernstein is a former senior reporter at The Daily Beast. He has also written for New York magazine, Paper, and The Huffington Post.

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Nicolas Cage, Compulsive Spender

BIG MONEY

The star’s head-spinning treasure trove: more than a dozen houses, two Bahamian islands, dinosaur skulls, the shah of Iran's Lamborghini (and more). Fun while it lasted.

AD BY The Daily Beast | Published Dec 22, 2015

Freida Pinto Can’t Stop Smiling

Bright Star

<p>India’s first bona fide Hollywood star in ages keeps getting cast in depressing roles. Between laughs, she talks about never saying ‘no’ in Michael Winterbottom’s <i>Tess</i> remake <i>Trishna</i>, getting cast in <i>Slumdog</i>, and more.</p>

Jacob Bernstein | Published Jul 14, 2012

So Honest It Burns

<p>For celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, honesty was the only option when it came to writing his new memoir, <i>Yes, Chef</i>. He talks about his unlikely childhood, failed restaurants, and more with Jacob Bernstein.</p>

Jacob Bernstein | Published Jul 02, 2012

Carole Radziwill Gets Real

Having Fun

Carole Radziwill goes from being an A-lister to ‘The Real Housewives of New York City.’ By Jacob Bernstein.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Jun 04, 2012

Amanda Bynes Hits Trouble

The former child star was arrested early Friday morning for driving under the influence. The arrest comes just two years after her retirement at age 24. At the time of her retirement, Jacob Bernstein investigated her erratic behavior.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Apr 06, 2012

Documentaries: Fact or Fiction?

Reel Reality

Nonfiction works like Mike Daisey’s disgraced Apple exposĂ© and Davis Guggenheim’s new Obama video blur the line between journalism and promotion, says Jacob Bernstein.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Mar 20, 2012

Mike Daisey’s True Colors

Fabulist

His stories of Apple factory horrors were based in truth, even if the details were lies.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Mar 17, 2012

Mike Daisey: The Man Who Outed Apple

Spoiled to the Core

Apple is ‘infected with arrogance,’ and an admiring press ignores the company’s labor practices, the monologist tells Jacob Bernstein.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Mar 16, 2012

Snooki’s Ex Won’t Shut Up

Bad Vibes

<p>Snooki’s reported pregnancy is a publicity stunt. She’s not ready to handle a baby. Her new fiancĂ© should do a paternity test—and by the way, he’s only with the <i>Jersey Shore</i> star for the attention. Emilio Masella riffs on his former girlfriend.<br> </p>

Jacob Bernstein | Published Mar 07, 2012

Tory Burch Talks Straight

Fashion designer Tory Burch talks to Newsweek/Daily Beast Editor Tina Brown about fashion, family, women, careers and more.

Jacob Bernstein | Published Feb 25, 2012

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