Iconic photographer Mario Testino has been unveiled as the fifth-ever The Macallan Master of Photography.

Having a great cupcake in L.A. is like a trek to the Hollywood sign or setting foot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: it’s a right of passage. Here, we’ve narrowed down the plentiful list of contenders to our picks for the five best cupcakes in Los Angeles. Aren’t we being sweet for trying to help?

Sophia Loren brought some old Hollywood glitz and glamorous to the Audi-presented AFI Fest in Hollywood last week; the Italian screen icon was the recipient of a career tribute at the Dolby Theatre.

A VIP crowd came out to toast Alexandra Balahoutis as she launched a rare collection of limited-batch botanical perfumes at her Abbot Kinney boutique, Strange Invisible Perfumes.

Oh, hello Oscars, is that you? Although the Academy Awards aren’t until February, it sure felt that way at the Palladium on November 14, which hosted the A-list, star-studded Hollywood Film Awards.

What did you miss this week in Los Angeles? If fashion or food is your jam, then the answer here is: a lot. Gucci, Maje and Burberry had a big week in the City of Angeles, which also saw the opening of a Dom Perignon pop-up bar at the Beverly Wilshire and the re-opening of Power House Hollywood.

In our opinion, Barton G. is one of the most exciting new restaurants to open in Los Angeles in ages. From the moment you step inside the West Hollywood eatery, every single moment is an exceptional experience for your senses.

Celebrity chef Gary Arabia founded Global Cuisine in 2000, a full-service catering and event production company located in the heart of Hollywood at The Lot Studios. He has catered and produced some of Hollywood’s most glamorous events. Check our chef talk with the owner of the all-new GC Marketplace.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.