A racing Porsche has just been sold at the Gooding and Company’s Amelia Island Auction in Florida for $4.3 million. The 917/30 Can-Am sport vehicle is one of only four cars built by the factory and was previously part of the late Matthew Drendel’s Porsche collection.

Launched last summer and built in Italy, Serene is the ninth largest yacht in the world and is worth approximately $330 million. The magnificent superyacht was spotted recently in Venice, California raising suspicions about her owner’s reasons for being in the Los Angeles area.

Rocker, media mogul and reality star Gene Simmons has partnered with restaurateur Michael Zislis and concert promoter Dave Furano to launch a new restaurant and entertainment concept for music lovers called Rock & Brews™.

An online comprehensive marketplace for unique and exclusive venues called Eventup has just expanded to San Francisco. Providing help for private and commercial property owners who want to rent their spaces for events, photo shoots and pop-up restaurants, Eventup originated in Southern California in February.

Academy award-winning actor Colin Firth was presented with the Freedom of the City of London honor for his services to acting. This is one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today.

The San Francisco Symphony has just announced the line-up for its 2012-13 season, which will run from September 5 through July 2 and include a traditional season-opening gala on September 19.

Consisting of two round-edged envelopes brought together to produce a magnificently spacious and glamorous handbag, the Bottega Veneta Cocco Nature Duo bag is the perfect combination of clever design and luxurious craftsmanship.

Pop star Britney Spears has listed one of her Los Angeles homes for $2.995 million. Located in the gated Summit community of Los Angeles, the 7,453-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate has five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Rumors that Marc Jacobs may be heading to Dior have been dominating fashion websites after numerous sources are strongly indicating that he is set to be announced any day now as the new creative director.