Helen Gurley Brown Helen Gurley Brown Helen Gurley Brown (February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012; born Helen Marie Gurley) was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of "Cosmopolitan" magazine for 32 years. Helen Marie Gurley was born February 18, 1922 in Green Forest, Arkansas, the daughter of Cleo Fred (née Sisco; 1893-1980) and Ira Marvin Gurley. At one time her father was appointed Commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. After his election to the Arkansas state legislature the family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. He died in an elevator accident on June 18, 1932. In 1937,
James Brown (editor) Adult, Gaming and Dating categories before refocusing on content provided by Psychic Television. After selling IFG, Brown worked across the media. On television he appeared with Gok Wan in "Miss Naked Beauty" and a participant in Channel 4's "Extreme Detox". He also helped create "Flipside TV" and co-produced over 50 episodes before the show was bought for Channel 4 and then Paramount. Brown was appointed as consultant editor-in-chief at Sport Media Group, a part-time post, in November 2007. In January 2008 Barry McIlheney was hired by Brown as the new editor-in-chief. The two men were responsible for a relaunch of