Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
March 4, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Sir Philip Green’s downfall is now all but complete; strip him of his knighthood says Matthew Steeples He used to be known as ‘Sir Shifty’ but now that’s become a title too far. With revelations that ‘Phily G’ has been caught – and there’s the most tawdry video footage of it even – “pawing” … Continue reading “Grubby Green”
December 19, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
James Stunt shares his views on his ex-wife and her family, Lord Rothermere and others who’ve caused him ill – be prepared to be surprised at what he has to say In a 12:28 minute video uploaded to YouTube, James Stunt has produced a Christmas missive in which he shares his thoughts on his … Continue reading “Yuletide Stunt”
December 3, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Superb example of the “world’s ultimate limousine” to be auctioned; the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman was the favourite of dictators across the globe Produced from 1963 to 1981 with a run of 2,677 units made, the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman – also known as the ‘Grosser’ or ‘Grand Mercedes’ – is undoubtedly a star amongst cars. … Continue reading “A Dictator Rides”
October 19, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird to be auctioned A 1956 Ford Thunderbird gifted as a Christmas present to Marilyn Monroe in 1955 by her business partner, the photographer Milton Greene, is to be auctioned in November. The raven black roadster bodied automatic – dubbed a “personal luxury car” by Ford – comes with … Continue reading “Hit the Road Marilyn”
September 4, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with economist turned real estate investor Davide Giardino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “The happiness and success of those closest to my heart.” “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you keep your destiny in … Continue reading “Davide Giardino – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 15, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Brothers and victims of parental abuse Erik and Lyle Menendez to be rightly reunited in prison after 22 years apart Last autumn’s Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders brought renewed interest in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers jailed for life without parole in 1996 for the murder of … Continue reading “Menendez Reunited”
December 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Whilst the Chelsea Arts Club is right to put on a bit of Moulin Rouge this season, Petra Ecclestone’s show next door is nothing but gaudy In their final outing of the year, the Chelsea Arts Club have decorated their façade with a theme based upon Moulin Rouge. It stands out but it has … Continue reading “Class v. Brass”
November 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the era of PR’s who’ll represent anyone and promote anything ought to end In Britain, the PR firm Bell Pottinger collapsed ultimately because of its willingness to “represent almost anyone but Robert Mugabe” but in a perfectly put analysis for The Cut on Friday, Kaitlin Menza highlighted a duo with morals … Continue reading “Taking out the Toxic”
October 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Lyle Menéndez creates a Facebook page about the case against him and his brother Erik, a juror contacts ‘The Steeple Times’ and brands their conviction for killing their wealthy parents “imperfect self-defence” Renewed interest in the 1989 murders of the multi-millionaires José and Mary ‘Kitty’ Menéndez by their sons, Erik and Lyle, has … Continue reading “More on Menéndez”
October 15, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with American actor and star of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Zach Tinker The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My gut and my heart. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Kill ‘em … Continue reading “Zach Tinker – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 9, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Vivien Leigh’s necklace and Clark Gable’s cigarette case from ‘Gone with the Wind’ to be sold at auction in Los Angeles Gone with the Wind is undoubtedly one of the all-time classic films. It took in excess of $390 million at the box office, won an astonishing eight Academy Awards in 1940 and propelled … Continue reading “Gone with the Joseffs”
June 5, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Vast “Italian style” oceanfront mansion in Orange County, CA relaunched for sale for £42.7 million; it has failed to sell at prices as high as £53 million An 18,000 square foot barn of a residence described as “the finest oceanfront home in SoCal” has been relaunched to the market this month at a price … Continue reading “Not So Little Italy”
May 12, 2017
by General
Thieving Chelsea based trollop Carina Reid was labeled “arrogant”, “extremely boorish” and a fraudster by a judge in May 2017. Often spotted in the now defunct La Brasserie restaurant, this tarty so-called beautician was jailed for three years in May 2016 and ordered to pay back £50,000 she’d falsely claimed in benefits a year later. … Continue reading “Carina Reid”
May 3, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A preview of John Stoddart’s exhibition at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Tonight, in California, an exhibition of the works of photographer to the stars John Stoddart will be opened with a reception at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. A whole array of guests are expected at the event and … Continue reading “Stoddart Stateside”
February 22, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Outrageously over-the-top Beverly Hills pad complete with gold accessories galore goes on sale for £80 million; buyers will get a gold Lamborghini, a gold Rolls-Royce and 170 gold coloured bottles of Cristal Sold last for £7.7 million ($9.8 million, €9.3 million or درهم36 million) in 2012 when it was a 5,926 square foot house, … Continue reading “Take Me To The Gold Park”
October 26, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Clangers overheard and snippets spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Begging a feast In Gloucester Road, a beggar was overheard talking to an American old lady. He said: “I’m trying to get myself a feast”. She curtly answered: “Who do you think you are? Elizabeth I? Go to the park and kill a … Continue reading “Overheard – 26th October”
August 23, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with jetsetter Eric Meier The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My intuition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? ‘Forgive but don’t forget’. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in … Continue reading “Eric Meier– What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 27, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Hilarious video of two elderly ladies driving a Lamborghini goes viral
February 29, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The success of Spotlight at the 88th Academy Awards sends a reminder to political figures that child abuse should not be swept under the carpet by Theresa May or anyone else
February 24, 2016
by General
Greek shipping heir Stavros Niarchos III dated both Paris Hilton and Mary-Kate Olsen but has been with the Australian supermodel Jessica Hart since 2010.
February 7, 2016
by General
A leading member of the ‘smug club’, Kelly Brook claims to love animals yet reportedly laughed about punching two ex-boyfriends in the face during an interview in 2014.
January 7, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Rare 1954 Kaiser-Darrin roadsters to be auctioned in Arizona and Paris; they come complete with unusual sliding doors
December 28, 2015
by General
Award-winning film director, producer and writer Ellen Perry made her name with her brilliantly insightful documentary film The Fall of Fujimori in 2005.
December 20, 2015
by Claire Rubinstein
Claire Rubinstein selects five items that sophisticated ladies will crave this Christmas
November 5, 2015
September 21, 2015
by General
Austin Swift, the younger brother of Taylor Swift, has found his own success as a photographer.
September 20, 2015
by General
San Francisco born film producer and lover of lunches at Chateau Marmont Todd Traina is a graduate of Connecticut College.
August 20, 2015
by General
Born in Monza, Italy in 1982, Los Angeles and New York based photographer and director Francesco Carrozzini has worked with everyone from Tony Blair and Ban Ki-Moon to Justin Bieber and Kanye West.
June 24, 2015
by General
Georgetown University educated Justin Weiss is the founder of the innovative rental crowdsourcing firm ClearDigs.
June 22, 2015
by General
An eternal wanderer and worth some £985 million ($1.56 billion), art collector and founder of the Berggruen Holdings, Inc. fund of hedge funds Nicolas Berggruen prefers to live in five-star hotels
June 20, 2015
by General
Said to be worth £3.3 billion, businessman and politician Bidzina Ivanishvili counts two albino sons amongst his four children.
June 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks blogger, columnist and television personality Perez Hilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Calvin Klein is bored of living in the “resort” of Miami Beach and has placed his £10.4 million home on the market
May 23, 2015
by General
This Los Angeles based hair and make-up artist has 30,000 followers on Twitter.
April 22, 2015
by General
Having become “more British than the British” after paying £15 million for Easton Neston House at Towcester in Northamptonshire in 2005, Leon Max got what he described as “a smoking deal” when he snapped up Madonna’s former home
April 17, 2015
by General
A graduate of Northeastern University, Jordan Edwards became president of the Mixology Clothing Company, the owner of the Gainsborough Group e-commerce development company and vice-president of the Chart Organization during his 20s.
April 6, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An aerial shot of homes in Rancho Mirage, California provides evidence about the effects of untrammelled growth and excessive water consumption
March 21, 2015
by General
A member of the New York based Durst real estate dynasty and worth some $100 million, cross-dresser Robert Durst first came to the attention of the public when his first wife, Kathie, disappeared
March 2, 2015
by General
The son of “banned from Britain hatemonger” Michael Savage, Russ Weiner is the creator of the Rockstar energy drink.
February 26, 2015
by General
Brought up mostly in Cambridge, Massachusetts, André Balazs is a graduate of Cornell and Columbia Universities whose success in the hospitality sector has been phenomenal.
February 18, 2015
by General
A London and Los Angeles based filmmaker, writer, poet and photographer, Amanda Eliasch was born in Beirut and is a regular on any “most invited list”.
February 10, 2015
by General
A one-time supporter and former fiancée of Charles Manson, Afton Elaine Burton moved from Illinois to Corcoran, California to be closer to a man she believed to be innocent.
January 5, 2015
by General
The co-creator of the BBC sitcoms ‘Allo ‘Allo! and Are You Being Served?, Essex born Jeremy Lloyd began his career as a road digger, light-bulb inspector and paint salesman.
September 13, 2014
September 5, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his Mercedes-Benz Unimog up for sale after replacing it with a Bugatti Veyron Arnold ‘The Governator’ Schwarzenegger is a man who does it ‘large’. Aside from being built like a tank himself, this Austrian actor turned politician likes large cars and in putting his Mercedes-Benz Unimog up for sale and being spotted in … Continue reading “Governing a Merc”
August 20, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Born in Berkshire, Josh Bowman is a rugby player turned actor who briefly dated Amy Winehouse in 2009. Having spent two years in the BBC’s Holby City, he moved to Los Angeles to take up the main role of Daniel Grayson in the popular American ABC series Revenge in 2011. His co-star Emily VanCamp has … Continue reading “Josh Bowman”
August 15, 2014
by General
A true player, this Floridian professional gambler and venture capitalist suffered three heart attacks by the age of 30. Thrown out of the US navy for swearing at an officer, Dan Bilzerian is a badboy who now wants to rebrand himself as “the gentleman of poker”. He has a colossal 4 million followers on Instagram and … Continue reading “Dan Bilzerian (AKA “Blitz”)”
July 11, 2014
by General
The Steeple Times asks journalist and news personality Itay Hod: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Never take anything too seriously and, whenever available on the menu, order banana cream pie. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. … Continue reading “Itay Hod: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
June 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Born in The Hamptons, the 6’5” tall Winklevoss twins have achieved success in both rowing and online ventures. Their long-running legal wranglings with Mark Zuckerberg over who founded Facebook scored them a settlement of at least $65 million and they used this to In 2012, they established Winklevoss Capital and after discovering bitcoin whilst partying … Continue reading “Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (AKA “The Winklevii”)”
April 21, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
An octogenarian career criminal who refuses to change her ways. Thompson has a 20 page rap sheet dating back and has been imprisoned at least ten times in Los Angeles and Orange County. She’s variously been arrested for disturbing the peace, forgery, grand theft and burglary and of her Paulette Paccione, the Los Angeles County … Continue reading “Doris Thompson”
April 6, 2014
by General
The sister of Paris Hilton met James Rothschild at the 2012 wedding of Petra Ecclestone and married the banking heir in July 2015.
November 6, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Fleet Street Fox spoke sense in November 2013 when she said of Beckham: “Take a bow, Savvy Spice. We got you wrong”. This former Spice Girl turned business maven deserves to be admired for her work ethic and success. She won the Designer of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards in 2011 … Continue reading “Victoria Beckham”
November 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 million people have watched this Liverpool born educationalist’s “How schools kill creativity” lecture on TED and his advocacy for discovering talents and passions have earned him plaudits galore. Now based in Los Angeles, Robinson once wisely stated: “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original”. He believes “curiosity … Continue reading “Sir Kenneth Robinson”
November 1, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Robert Pattinson sells his Los Feliz Hills home Given the fortune he made from Twilight and Harry Potter, actor Robert Pattinson’s starter home was never going to be basic. London born Pattinson, whose uncle was chairman of Coys of Kensington, bought 2666 Aberdeen Avenue from retired basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for £3.9 million ($6.275 … Continue reading “Seeing Twilight”
August 31, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A Brit who redefined the concept of supper clubs in London, L.A., Miami and New York, Tasmin Lonsdale is the dynamo daughter of the jeans tycoon Tony Lonsdale and model Chekkie Maskell. An Edinburgh graduate who also does event planning, Lonsdale states that what makes for the best parties is a “great mix of people from … Continue reading “Tamsin Lonsdale”
August 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Portland, Oregon born Cassidy is best known for his role as Zach Stevens in The O.C. He has subsequently appeared in Smallville, Hidden Palms, Argo and Scandal and is one of the main characters in Men at Work. If Cassidy weren’t an actor, he’d like to have been a novelist or professional tennis player and … Continue reading “Michael Cassidy”
August 23, 2013
by General
Born in 1992, this Russian youngster launched a fashion brand in 2008 and currently has around 300 stores in “a few countries”. Plastinina’s father, a dairy tycoon, once paid Paris Hilton $2 million to attend one of the “teen millionaire’s” launches but her PR strategy hasn’t been exactly great. Of her designs, the Los Angeles … Continue reading “Kira Plastinina (Ки́ра Серге́евна Пласти́нина)”
August 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
British born, American raised, Miller rose to fame in the Fox Network series Prison Break. A Princeton graduate, the actor turned screenwriter used the pseudonym Ted Foulke to write Stoker and Uncle Charlie and came out as gay in August 2013 in a letter posted on GLAAD’s website where he declined to attend a film … Continue reading “Wentworth Miller III”
August 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This grandson of the brother of the Saudi Arabian ruler was the Head of User Operations for Facebook Arab until August 2011 and once stated: “Facebook is the reason I’m not going for an MBA right now. Facebook was my MBA. Facebook was my PhD. [Working at Facebook] was the most educational opportunity I ever … Continue reading “Prince Fahad bin Faisal Al Saud”
June 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Two auctions featuring Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky, President Kennedy, Wallis Simpson and Adolf Hitler This Thursday, the Chelsea Arts Club in London is holding an event to conclude their silent auction of images and paintings by members of heroes and villains. In Los Angeles, on the same day, Nate D. Sanders, a specialist in … Continue reading “Heroes and villains”
June 1, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks actor and producer Arfi Lamba: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I listen to my gut. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “This too shall pass”.
May 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
When her husband left her, she could of ‘moaned’ but instead she got on with it and paid her now ex-husband some £24 million for his share of her lingerie business. Glasgow born, Mone “”grew up a Scottish, Labour voting Protestant and is now a Conservative voting Catholic” but it is for her patented Ultimo … Continue reading “Michelle Mone OBE”
May 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
With her screenwriter husband, this Californian socialite and writer built the largest home in Los Angeles County in 1988. She sold the 123-room property for $85 million in 2011 and then sued the developers of the $47 million apartment she moved into as they had failed to set up a restaurant in the building. Her … Continue reading “Candy Spelling”
May 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
As David and Victoria Beckham continue their search for a new home in London, The Steeple Times suggests five of the best options This morning, yet more “sources close to David and Victoria Beckham” were telling the press that they’re on the search for a London home. This unnamed individual stated that they need … Continue reading “Five of the best: Homes suitable for the Beckhams”
April 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks artist and gallery manager Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Joy, art and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my … Continue reading “Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A happy hour with a difference launches at The Palm in London’s Belgravia Opened in May 2009, The Palm replaced the legendary restaurant Drones of Pont Street. Amongst the original backers of Drones were David Niven Jr. and Sir Roger Moore. Nicky Kerman, a titan of the restaurant world, was another part owner. A … Continue reading “A prime bargain”
April 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and television personality Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? That’s a great question. The first thing that comes to mind are the joys and wonderful things in my life: my family & friends and those who guide me … Continue reading “Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks artist and animal rights activist Jess Black: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I think humour. Life is so blah when taking too seriously. I try to find the humour in everything. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our … Continue reading “Jess Black: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
March 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A review of the St. Ermin’s Hotel I first visited the St. Ermin’s Hotel close to Scotland Yard in St James’s in June 2012 for the first Intelligence Book of the Year Awards. Today, I will return there to attend a reception to announce the second winner of this annual prize by judges Andrew … Continue reading “Spying bees”
March 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane Continuing our series of revisiting articles from the blog that preceded The Steeple Times, today we re-publish our review of CUT at 45 Park Lane. We’re delighted to report that it’s just as good today. Wolfgang Puck once commented that he “learned more … Continue reading “Magnificently CUT”
March 9, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This Canadian pop musician rose from poverty to become an international sensation with huge amounts of power over his “Beliebers”. Now wealthy beyond comprehension, this Fisker driving youngster is turning into an arrogant, aggressive brat who fails to turn up to concerts on time and gets aggressive with photographers. “Racks of servers are devoted to … Continue reading “Justin Bieber”
March 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Their story is a modern day equivalent of that of Romeo and Juliet and Vanity Fair chronicled their deaths as The Golden Suicides. “Handsome” Blake, a digital artist and painter who worked with Malcolm McLaren and Fox Searchlight, and “sexy” Duncan, a writer, game designer and filmmaker best known for the “girl-centric” game Chop Suey, … Continue reading “Jeremy Blake and Theresa Duncan (1971 – 2007 and 1966 – 2007)”
February 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of the home of a circus heir and the revival of Billy Smart’s Circus Billy Smart, Sr. (1894 – 1966), a travelling showman and father of 10 children (he was himself one of 23), bought a circus in 1946 and quickly became known as an extraordinary entertainer. One of his son’s, Billy … Continue reading “A Smart move”
February 5, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks “super-tutor” Topes Calland: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? The mantra I use with my students is: “clarity, confidence, creativity”. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Neither here nor there”, because … Continue reading “Topes Calland: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
