RodeoDriveFestofWatches_2013_10-thumbWatch lovers, rejoice! Today kicks off the inaugural Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches. This four-day event from Oct. 10-13 will showcase the creme de la creme of watches outside of Switzerland.

Brad Pitt has teamed up with a team of architects to create a storm-resistant home in Queens. The 49-year-old actor’s “Make it Right” charity will build a $50,000 house in the area, which was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy last October.

Sharon Stone will be the guest of honor at Lupus LA’s annual Bag Ladies Luncheon Nov. 15. The 55-year-old actress as well as her mother Dorothy and sister Kelly will be honored at the charity event, which will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by fashionable TV presenter Louise Roe.

More than 4000 watch and luxury car lovers stepped out in Southern California to celebrate at the Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance. Swiss watchmaker Dubey & Schaldenbrand celebrated the ‘Age of Elegance’ at the event, held at Trump National Golf, alongside local retailer Medawar Fine Jewelers.

Jennifer Aniston was on hand Monday night to pay homage to iconic television director James Burrows. The 44-year-old actress was part of a panel who shared behind-the-scenes stories from their days on set with Burrows from the stage of the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in the NoHo Arts District.

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The bard never sounded better when a Beatle sang one his works. That was the case when Sir Paul McCartney took on William Shakespeare at the 23rd annual Simply Shakespeare benefit in Santa Monica.

Luxe French silver company Christofle heralded the arrival of its West Coast flagship with a haute gathering in Beverly Hills last week.

Eva Longoria can add yet another producing credit to her growing roster. The 38-year-old actress and philanthropist has sold “Vega v. Vega” to NBC. It is the third project her company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment has sold this season alone.