What does Vivienne Westwood love? Interestingly enough, Angelenos were the first to discover the British designer’s favorite things. Westwood launched her latest collection, “Vivienne Westwood Loves”, exclusively at her LA boutique at 8320 Melrose Avenue.

He’s back! Kobe Bryant is finally back in action, and has returned to the practice court for the first time since sustaining a torn Achilles tendon back in April.

This is a new world, and the idea of “juicing” is no longer synonymous with a chore. Our top five picks for the best juice spots in Los Angeles and the O.C. are fun, fresh and delicious. Whole food may never taste as good again.

BMW has a plan to counteract the notoriously horrendous LA traffic: a submarine. BMW Group DesignWorks USA has conceived the plan as part of this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show design challenge: “Biomimicry and Mobility 2025: Nature’s Answer to Human Challenges.”

The Langham Pasadena has teamed up with haute designer Kate Spade for a haute holiday package. The “Date with Kate Spade” includes overnight accommodations, complimentary Langham Luxury Shuttle service to and from Kate Spade Pasadena and a private shopping experience in-store before the boutique even opens for the day.

Angelina Jolie has received an honorary Oscar for humanitarian work. The actress, already an Academy Award winner for her work in “Girl, Interrupted”, was the recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the fifth annual Governors Awards over the weekend.

The hautest event of last week was easily a benefit for the “Stand Up for Gus” charity held at Hollywood hotspot Bootsy Bellows. A-list celebrities came together for an intimate evening of comedy and entertainment on November 13th to raise awareness for the organization, which was founded by actor Jason Patric in order to raise awareness and provide assurance that no child should be left without the love and support of a parent.

If you’re in need of a haute hairdo, head over to the newly revamped Salon Benjamin, which celebrated its relaunch late last week as Benjamin with Negin Zand. Owner Benjamin Mohapi and his newest stylist, formerly of Sally Hershberger’s LA salon, were on hand to greet guests and show off the luxe new redesigned space on Melrose.

A parade of designer handbags were up for auction for a good cause at Lupus LA’s 11th Annual Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon last week. Items up for grabs included a $16,000 Dior purse and a fashion package that included a Zac Posen gown, tickets to New York Fashion Week and a 4-night stay at the Trump Soho Hotel.