Magic Johnson Foundation’s Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program Brunch

Earvin “Magic” Johnson hosted his annual Magic Johnson Foundation scholarship brunch in LA over the weekend. The former NBA star honors scholars who demonstrate high academic achievement as well as alumni of the Taylor Michael Scholarship Program, which develops future leaders

Many think that Lake Tahoe is the ultimate wintertime destination, and they’d be right. But few realize what a wonderful weekend getaway this makes in the summer, as well.

Maurice and Paul Marciano have already purchased LA mainstay Wally’s Wine & Spirits, and now they’ve purchased yet another Los Angeles institution. The Guess? founders have bought the stunning Scottish Rite Masonic Temple on Park Mile for the sum of $8 million.

Two of LA’s luxury department stores are going through some major changes this August. Patrons will say goodbye to Barneys Co-Op at The Grove on August 17, which will be replaced by a chic Barneys New York boutique.

Reese Witherspoon is certainly into her book adaptations. The Southern star has signed on to produce and star in the big screen adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s memoir “Wild”.

“Top Chef Masters” veteran Chef Sang Yoon, who also happens to be the mastermind behind Lukshon and Father’s Office, will host the 2nd annual LuckyRice Los Angeles Night Market on July 27. In advance of the Bombay Sapphire East-presented event, Yoon shares the LA places he loves, including his top spots to stay, play and, of course, eat. Here are Sang Yoon’s Haute Secrets.

Dîner en Blanc, a global sensation for the past 25 years, is finally coming to LA this summer. The chic French secret pop-up style picnic will celebrate its 25th anniversary and make its Los Angeles debut on August 21.

After much speculation, it has finally been announced that Jeffrey Deitch will leave MOCA. The Board of Trustees of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles made the announcement on July 24th, just hours after the museum director himself informed the board of his decison.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West do everything in a big way — even when it comes to their royal ‘thrones.’ The couple has reportedly dropped nearly $1 million on gold-plated toilets for their new $11 million Bel-AIr mansion.