Louis XII and Audi graciously sponsored an evening celebrating Westwood’s storied Geffen Playhouse. The luxury brands underwrote the third annual Chairman’s Circle dinner at the home of Board Chair Frank Mancuso and his wife, Fay.

Jeffrey Katzenberg has been dubbed the “Personality of the Year”. The Dreamworks Animation CEO was named MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year at a ceremony held at the Carlton hotel in Cannes this week.

As an award winning photographer and author of the celebrity-heavy book “Caught in the Act: Actors Acting”, Howard Schatz knows a thing or two about Hollywood. Here is his insider’s guide to the City of Angels.

Montblanc has been named the official “timewriter” for the 2013 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The luxury timepiece and writing instrument company is the exclusive partner in the timing category for the 30th annual championship event, which will be held at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Nov. 1 and 2.

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.