Irving Picard, one of many trustees that sought to recover damages and assets for Bernard Madoff’s clients from his Ponzi scheme, declared Wednesday that a $220 million settlement has been declared with the children of the late property baron Norman Levy.

In total, Americans have an estimated amount of 1.5 billion pairs of shoes in their closets. This is good news for Haiti. A nonprofit organization that’s collecting new and slightly used shoes to people in need, Soles4Souls, is asking people to donate their unwanted shoes.

It seems as though there’s somebody new in the neighborhood. George Stephanopoulos, the new Good Morning America host and former Clinton adviser, is moving from Washington D.C. to New York in style.

Applied DNA Sciences has signed a supply agreement with an international luxury brand (we don’t know which one yet) to provide signature DNA makings for its products.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson is broadening her horizons, tapping into the fashion industry.

Coming soon to Los Angeles: prime Italian flavor. Valentino Restaurant Group has chosen Nichola Chessa as head chef of their flagship Italian restaurant in Santa Monica.

Ever wondered how a bathroom could look extra modern? Take a look at this innovative egg-shaped shower, soon to be the latest trend among bath designs.

The long-awaited day of eating at the Loteria Grill III has finally arrived. The highly-anticipated restaurant is now accepting reservations on February 2 for its third outpost in the Valley.

So much to eat, so little time. In this world of Tony Roma’s and Olive Gardens, it’s hard to know which world-class eateries are worth a shot. Fear no more, the next time the task of choosing where to fine dine while traveling proves daunting, refer to this mini-guide of sorts.