Is Rick Caruso taking over the world? It seems that way. The LA-based developer is not only working on Las Vegas’ The Linq, but it’s now been confirmed that he’s taken over management of downtown Santa Barbara’s Paseo Nuevo shopping mall.

Where do celebrities staying in LA for the summer holidays spend the 4th of July? Why, that would be Nobu Malibu, of course. Music industry guru Guy Oseary (who also happens to be Madonna’s manager) held his annual 4th of July bash for his friends, who happen to be some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

The grand opening of Nordstrom at The Americana at Brand won’t occur until September 20, but Haute Living has the details on the haute new location. Caruso Affiliated, the developers behind Americana, The Grove and 8500 Burton Way, hosted a luncheon at The Grove’s Whisper Lounge to discuss the new project.

Bottega Veneta has opened a stunning new space in Los Angeles. This is the luxury fashion house’s third stand-alone store in the United States, in addition to locations on Madison Avenue and a men’s-only store, also in New York City.

Dwight Howard isn’t going to have a Hollywood ending after all. The Lakers have confirmed that Howard, now a free agent, is leaving LA and heading to Houston.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as Kate Middleton and Prince William, are inadvertently providing Angelenos with something sweet. The LA-based, highly beloved Sprinkles Cupcakes company has created a new cake in honor of the couple’s unborn Royal heir.

Celebrity fans of Beyonce Knowles were treated to a VIP experience (naturally) during her LA show on Monday night. Lea Michele, Chris Evans, Seth Rogen, Minka Kelly, Naya Rivera, Big Sean, Brittany Snow, Chris Colfer, Derek Hough, Karina Smirnoff, Tiffani Thiessen, Jason Alexander, Tyler Hoechlin and Bella Thorne were among those that watched B’s “Miss Carter World Tour” concert from the “closed for a private event” Hyde Lounge at the Staples Center.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most powerful man of all? That would be Steven Spielberg, who was dubbed the world’s most powerful man on Forbes’ annual power list.

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