Elizabeth Hazard

The popular foodie influencers SisterSnacking is going to bat this Summer with ESPN and AUSL (Athletes Unlimited Softball League) for the ultimate snackdown. Each of the sisters was tasked with creating their own signature ice cream creation for the softball league. Softball lovers and Foodies everywhere have until July 17 to vote on their favorite flavor.

Talula Dempsey grew up surrounded by the glimmer and shine of Hollywood. Her father is Patrick Dempsey (aka “McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy) and her mother, Jillian Dempsey, is a celebrity makeup artist. But it was in the kitchen that Talula found her own creative pursuits; and is now blazing her own path one baked good at a time with Talula’s Kitchen, a bespoke dessert catering and specialty pastry business. It’s in the kitchen where the trained pastry chef fuels her passion for baking, somet...

On view now at the de Young Museum of San Francisco, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm has recently been extended through October 5. The exhibition includes more than 250 personal photos by the musical icon. Capturing the vital period from December 1963 through February 1964, photos, video clips and archival materials paint a personal picture of the Beatles’ meteoric rise to fame. The exhibition brings viewers along a journey that sees Paul, Ringo, George and John’s journe...

Ladies, we’ve all been there, am I right? In the dressing room trying on countless swimsuits… and the discard pile of nos and just-not-rights piling up on the floor. Hayley Segar was one with us. Packing for a trip to Miami, growing frustrated with her swimsuit options, she realized she simply wanted something that felt one with her body. With the perfect words spoken aloud, the perfect idea came to light for the young entrepreneur.

Karen Gehres is a tried and true New Yorker through and through. An accomplished film and television producer, her work is included in the Library of Congress. But for years she supported herself through her work as a painter, selling her work on the street. Madonna even purchased one of her pieces. Finding inspiration from those city streets, especially in the quiet of the mornings, the artist has a talent for capturing the Big Apple in all its grit and glamour. Gehres spoke with us about her craft and her love of the city that never sleeps.

At just three years old singer-songwriter Hunter Benson was struck by lightning. He lived. His father did not. Bearing witness to his father’s death, undoubtedly the course of his life was changed drastically in an instant. Music saved him. Channeling grief and trauma through music, Benson has emerged from darkness to light. In his latest single, “Heavens Letter” the musician bares his soul and relives a tragedy that shaped him. Benson spoke about the healing power of music and what he hopes to share with others through his art.

Jewelry designer Dorothy Deng started Flaire & Co. during the pandemic from a simple, personal desire to find jewelry that was affordable, chic and hypoallergenic. Taking matters into her own hands, Deng created a line of affordable, stylish jewelry and accessories with flair. And with the success of Flaire & Co., she hasn’t looked back since. The entrepreneur chatted with Beauty News NYC about building a brand, what it means to be a woman business owner and what she’s currently working on with Flaire & Co.

Talon Majors is a musician and writer who uses her own personal story to find strength and inspire others to do the same. Her latest release, “Dream Weaver” is a story of a first love, one that she continues to write about in her memoir. For anyone who struggled through their teens (who hasn’t?), Majors provides a voice for artistic expression. The talented, self-described troubled teen survivor shares her story with Splash.

Alyssa Joseph is making a bold, loud statement with her new release, “I Wanna Feel Good.” The Nashville-based singer-songwriter has New Jersey roots, but she’s firmly planted in the town where music legends are made–and she’s ready to make her own mark there. With a vibrant spirit and passion for her craft, Josephs spoke with us about her musical journey and more.

For designer Celine Obone, fashion is a way of life. After years in the industry working as a stylist and in merchandising, the need for a perfect bustier led her to her true calling. After a fruitless search for a bustier that embodied delicacy and support, Obone realized there was a gap in the market. So, she designed the perfect wardrobe staple that is graceful, stylish, supportive, and can be paired with anything. The perfect bustier then led to the perfect brand and Belle Perle was born.

Artist Greg Strawn finds strength in his latest release, “Weaker Every Day.”
Greg Strawn is a musician who bares his soul through lyrics and melodies that are relatable, raw and empowering. An artist and farmer, the Oklahoma-born musician stepped away from music only to be drawn back in 14 years later. His latest release seems to tell it all with its title, “Weaker Every Day.” But there’s nothing weak about Strawn. Overcoming addiction and the death of his parents, he’s come out on top to fin...

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Rian A. Maercks melds art with philosophy in his practice for timeless beauty. Dr. Rian A. Maercks breaks the mold with his approach to his work, so to speak. Both an artist and a leading aesthetic, craniofacial, and reconstructive plastic surgeon, Maercks believes the two are interconnected. Recognized by both his peers in the industry and patients in Miami and East Hampton, the doctor with an artist’s touch spoke with Beauty News NYC about his practice, philosophy, timeless beauty and more.

Think it’s hard to narrow down the world’s must-try dishes? Well, in Tastemade’s newest original series, Forking Delicious, an esteemed panel of comedians and food icons debate just that on dishes voted on by viewers. This new 10-episode series features Dulcé Sloan, Eric Wareheim, Andrew Zimmern, Ellen Bennett, and Margaret Cho sharing their own personal takes on the dishes. It’s a fun show that will have you reminiscing on such classic dishes as meatloaf, fried chicken and more. We sat down ...

A new exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC celebrates the history of American photography from its birth in 1839 to the 20th century. The exhibition will feature more than 250 photographs from the Museum’s William L. Schaeffer Collection. Works on view by luminaries like Josiah Johnson Hawes, John Moran, Carleton E. Watkins and Alice Austen along with unknown, amateur picture takers from small towns and cities across the country. The show explores the shift and immediate success photography enjoyed as a cultural, commercial and artistic endeavor.

Two artists of different generations come together for a parallel exhibition at The Met that will run through May 11. “Floridas” is Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans’ take on a place where fantasy and reality collide through images and paintings. The exhibition includes more than 100 works.