Kobe Bryant and Sam Nazarian were among the honorees at Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles’ Wishing Well Winter Gala in Beverly Hills last week.

The first automobile purchase with the virtual Bitcoin has happened right here in Southern California. The Lamborghini Newport Beach dealership in Orange County’s Costa Mesa made the announcement that they sold a used Tesla Model S in exchange for the aforementioned Bitcoin.

Quincy Jones paid homage to both culture and pop culture last week as he celebrated a collaboration with Assouline and also paid homage to his late friend Nelson Mandela.

Jennifer Lopez was honored for her philanthropic commitments at a luncheon in Beverly Hills last week. The returning American Idol judge was awarded with the 2013 March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award.

If you’re in the mood for romance and some traditional Venetian fare, look no further than La Sosta Enoteca, the hidden gem of the South Bay.

Five museum certified editions of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic paintings will make their U.S. debut during the LA Art Show this coming January. The collection, collectively entitled the Van Gogh Museum Edition, includes Almond Blossoms (1890), Boulevard de Clichy (1887), The Harvest (1888), Sunflowers (1889) and Wheatfield under Thunderclouds (1890).

Is there anything Ryan Seacrest can’t sell? The producer/American Idol host has sold six episodes of the docuseries Girls in the Game to VH1.

Where should you eat, where should you play and where should you play in Los Angeles? Just ask Evan Frank, the co-founder of One Fine Stay.

Diane Von Furstenberg is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress in style. The haute designer will bring her Journey of a Dress Exhibition to Los Angeles on Jan. 11 of next year.