As the nation watched A-list stars strut down the red carpet, the stars were enjoying capturing their own memories and posting Instagram photos to their accounts. The behind-the-scenes shots include Leonardo DiCaprio’s arrival, Helen Mirren being interviewed and Zoeey Deschanel’s nail art.

French billionaire and PPR founder Francois Pinault has just purchased a 6,400-square-foot mansion in Bel Air for $16.5 million. Richard Neurtra designed the home and Ronnie Sassoon, widow of hair industry tycoon Vidal Sassoon, sold it to Pinault.

Designer Doo Ri Chung has officially been named the creative director of Vince, following the news that co-founders Rea Laccone and Christopher LaPolice were leaving the brand.

Sir Elton John will be making a special appearance for a performance at Hyperion Theater to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Yamaha, the piano company that has provided the singer with his pianos for the past 20 years.

Restaurateur extraordinaire Wolfgang Puck recently opened the doors to his newly remodeled Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, which features various pieces of Ed Ruscha artwork from Puck’s personal collection, a 2,500-bottle wine cellar and a retractable rooftop on the patio.

An unidentified Russian billionaire couple has just purchased what may go on the books for being the most expensive home purchase in 2013; a Malibu mansion that cost $75 million. Sold by investment manager Howard Marks and his wife Nancy, the home features more than 300 feet of beach frontage.

Presented by Cassina, in collaboration with Le Corbusier Foundation, the first U.S. exhibition of Le Corbusier: The Interior of the Cabanon, Le Corbusier 1952 – Cassina Reconstruction 2006 is taking place at the Cassina Miami showroom during Design Miami through January 20.

On February 4, Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Nancy Silverton will unleash their new Italian restaurant Chi Spacca in the former Scuola di Pizza location, a new stand-alone restaurant based on the success of Scuola’s salumi nights.

Billy Bob Thornton has sold the Beverly Hills estate he originally purchased in 2000 with ex-wife Angelina Jolie for $8 million. The 11,012-square-foot mansion was originally purchased for $3.75 million and features nine bathrooms and eight bathrooms.