Wolfgang Puckis expanding his brand to upstate New York. The Austrian master chef is developing a new restaurant that will be part of a $12 million expansion at the Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack in Farmington.

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Oscar de la Renta wishes he had the luxury of lying. Telling the truth hurts, especially in the fashion industry, where egos are more fragile than most. But this self-described “people person” has made it in his practice to never, ever tell a fib, even if it would benefit him to do so.

The city of Los Angeles got just a little bit more hopeful last week when $6 million was raised during City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala. In addition to raising funds for the organization’s fight against cancer and critical diseases, the charity also honored Rob Light, CAA’s head of music and managing partner.

Lacoste has tapped four-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams as the face of its new fragrance. The A-list actress was announced this month as the face of Eau de Lacoste Pour Femme.

For those who want to stay on top of their game in the hautest way possible, try shooting hoops with Hermès’ new bespoke basketball. The chic French label has unveiled the $12,900 ball in honor of its Sept. 4 Rodeo Drive boutique reopening. Made of blue calfskin, the orb uses the same hand-stitched technique as […]

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Robert Pattinson is on the move. The 27-year-old English actor is selling his Los Feliz home to the tune of $6.75 million.

The Row has finally found its LA home. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s haute couture line is taking over the space formerly owned by John Freida on Melrose Place.