Stacy Perman is a Company Town reporter working on investigations and enterprise stories covering the entertainment industry. She reported on The Times investigation into the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., examined the shutdown of the Marciano Foundation, uncovered the mystery of a rare, stolen cello, chronicled the last days of Steven Bing, explored the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry, profiled the master behind many of Hollywood’s most iconic props and delved into the battle over former studio executive Terry Semel’s Alzheimer’s care. Born in Los Angeles, she has lived in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, reported from many countries and corners of the U.S. Before joining The Times in 2019, she was a writer and correspondent for Time and Businessweek; her work has appeared in a number of publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Inc. and the Hollywood Reporter. She is also the author of three books including the New York Times bestseller “In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-The-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules.”
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