The Work of Scandal

The life and times of "Doctor" Philip Goglia, the fabulist behind many of Hollywood's hottest bodies

Editor’s note: My good friend Ian Douglass and I co-authored this lengthy investigative feature during the final days of MEL Magazine’s existence. Since it was commissioned by the magazine’s editor rather than driven by demand in the marketplace of ideas, it has yet to find a new home (though we were compensated for our efforts).

Because this remains a “live story” and may eventually wind up published somewhere, I’m sharing it behind the paywall as a reader exclusive. If you want to learn more about the “muscle hustle,” check this one out. Like so many of the better pieces I’ve written over the years, it has yet to see the light of day.