Bronx native Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean is truly a renaissance man. A renowned music producer, he is also a rapper, painter, CEO, entrepreneur, new father, husband to R&B superstar, Alicia Keys, and the United Nations’ Music Ambassador for World Peace. He was recently given the title of NYU’s first ever Producer-in-Residence at the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at the Tisch School of the Arts, where teaches students through one-on-one sessions, group lectures, and songwriting critique.

Louis Vuitton has just announced that their Miami store will be relocating to the Aventura Mall; this move will be replacing their current store location in Bal Harbour. The new boutique is slated to open on July 1 and will boost the shopping experience for the South Florida patrons. This two story mega-store will be showcasing all designs from leather items, shoes to jewelry and watches.The finalization of the store in Aventura Mall will commence in the fall 2011, bringing their latest fashion and concepts

Rosanna Scotto, as you may know her as co-anchor on Good Day New York on Fox 5 WNYW, has come a long way.

Deborah Baker, a British born shoe designer and owner of Fiorentini + Baker shares some ‘secrets’ with Haute Living. Baker has three stores internationally dedicated to her unique and widely acclaimed designs. Her newest store was opened on Mercer Street in the SoHo section of Manhattan, which became the first store outside of Europe. The original location in Bologna, Italy launched in 2003; followed by the store in London in 2009.

W Hotels has just announced plans for the Namaste Tower, a new W Hotel in Mumbai that is due to open July 2015. To follow the long tradition of great Indian architecture, the striking 984 foot tall building will house 62 floors combined into a hotel, office, and retail space. It will stand as a landmark structure representing the burgeoning economic and cultural significance of India.

If you are looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City, head on over to The Setai Fifth Avenue’s Bar on Fifth. This first class, plush lounge lures a crowd of elite New Yorkers and cool jetsetters. The cuisine, cocktails and service at Bar on Fifth are all top-notch and the atmosphere exudes a classic sexiness.

In the years to follow, the duo designers have made a name for themselves in the fashion industry. In 1996 they launched ANK, creating designs of textiles, for such names as Oscar de la Renta, YSL and Derek Lam. A mere 8 years later, they created ANKASA, their own luxury home brand. In 2008, after the success of ANKASA home collection, they created women’s ready-to-wear label, Sachin + Babi, which is sold in such stores as Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, Curve, Calypso as well as the ANKASA boutique in Manhattan.

Born in Winston-Salem, NC and currently living in New York, Mary Alice Stephenson is one of the world’s most renowned fashion and style experts. Her ability to analyze trends and contextualize style has granted her a position as fashion and beauty commentator for several well-known networks and shows, including MTV, VH1, E!, The Style Channel, and CNN.

Legendary actor Jack Nicholson has put his Malibu property up for sale for $4.25 million. The expansive 70-acre property is host to a ranch-style main house, a separate caretaker’s home, a tennis court, cabana, putting green, swimming pool, and a grotto-style spa.