INSPIRED BY MATTHEW’S TIME ASSISTING MARIAH CAREY

You see her on magazine covers, on the red carpet, and on your TV screen. She's famous for her legendary vocals, larger-than-life personality, and countless hits. She’s beloved by fans, hailed by critics, and the recipient of untold awards. But Alexis Shane has a secret life—one that would stun the world if they ever learned the truth.

The Last Living Diva tells the story of Hayden, a pop-culture-obsessed young man with no real direction, who is suddenly offered the opportunity to work as a personal assistant to the biggest selling female musician of all time Alexis Shane—just as she's about to embark on a world tour. For Hayden, who has long fantasized about having the wealth and glamour that Alexis shows to the world, it's a dream come true. But once he's behind the velvet rope, he discovers that his dream is more of a nightmare.

AVAILABLE APRIL 22nd 2025

  • Matthew's own experience as a personal assistant to a pop star adds a wonderful layer of depth and authenticity to The Last Living Diva.

    MOLLY GREGORY, Gallery Books

  • Stevens tackles the slippery nature of celebrity in a way that feels both sweeping and intimate at once.

    CLIO SERAPHIM, Random House Books

  • There's such a great balance of humor and heart here—I'm really charmed by The Last Living Diva.

    GABY MONGELLI, Putnam Books

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MATTHEW STEVENS resides in Los Angeles, California. A former celebrity assistant, he's now the CEO of Illusion Bronze, a custom self-tanner tailored to clients’ eye color, hair color, and skin tone. With nearly 500,000 TikTok followers, he reviews skincare products and shares stories about life, dating, and celebrity gossip.