Features writer
Martha Ross
Martha Ross is a Bay Area News Group features writer for The Mercury News and East Bay Times who covers everything and anything related to popular culture, society, health, women’s issues and families. She has previously reported or edited for Bay Area news and lifestyle publications, including Walnut Creek Patch, and Diablo, Oakland and Alameda magazines, as well as The Nation in Bangkok, Thailand and The Economist. She graduated from Northwestern University with a BA degree in German studies and from Mills College with a MFA degree in creative writing and English.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Bradley Cooper walks around naked at home; ‘totally’ comfortable, he says in new interview
The 'Maestro' star bonded with podcast host Dax Shepard over their relaxed views on family nudity and the lack of privacy they have as fathers of young children.
If it wasn’t Tom Cruise or Hugh Jackman: Top candidates for Rebecca Ferguson’s screaming co-star
The 'Dune' and 'Mission: Impossible' actor touched off an internet guessing game when she recently recounted being yelled at by an 'idiot,' A-list co-star on a film set.
Harry and Meghan’s Manhattan car chase was ‘dangerous’ after all, NYPD found
Harry and Meghan have been mocked for their claim in June that paparazzi chased them around Manhattan, causing 'multiple near collisions with other drivers, pedestrians and police officers.'
Madonna does ‘my best’ in spectacular, frustrating San Francisco show
The pop music icon is looking back on her momentous career on her Celebration Tour, which stopped at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Robert Downey Jr. shows Mel Gibson some love in his SAG speech
Downey's mention of Gibson in his SAG acceptance speech sparked social media backlash and debate over his call for Hollywood to forgive his friend for his past controversies.
Olivia Culpo reveals she’s ready to marry Christian McCaffrey
'Now let's get married,' Culpo captions a photo of her in a flowing white dress, sitting on her fiancé's lap.
‘Why Is Andy Cohen Getting a Pass?’ ‘Inappropriate’ video to Brandi Glanville puts Bravo host in the hot seat
The Bravo host has apologized for the video he sent to 'Real Housewives' alum Brandi Glanville, after she alleged sexual harassment.
Mel Gibson, known for later antisemitic rants, almost starred in ‘Schindler’s List,’ famed agent says
Gibson was interested in playing Oskar Schindler but Steven Spielberg rejected the idea, ensuring that the 1993 film's legacy wouldn't be tarnished by the actor's later antisemitic comments.
Tom Brady’s camp disputes Gisele Bundchen’s romance timeline with jiu-jitsu instructor
Gisele Bundchen's people have insisted she didn't start dating her personal martial arts trainer until nearly a year after she finalized her divorce from Tom Brady.
Zendaya’s $100,000 donation helps Cal Shakes make its summer return
The Oakland native started taking acting classes at Cal Shakes as a child when her mother worked summers as the company's house manager.