Renaissance man James Franco finally took some heat from his peers over the weekend as the subject of Comedy Central’s annual roast. At Sunday night’s Comedy Central Roast of James Franco taping at Culver Studios, the 35-year-old was ribbed by pals Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen. Aziz Ansari, Bill Hader and Andy Samberg as well as comedians Nick Kroll, Jeff Ross and Sarah Silverman.

To celebrate its 120th anniversary, Japanese jewelry brand Mikimoto has unveiled three special edition pearl necklaces at its Beverly Hills boutique. The baubles are made of 120 Akoya pearls, 120 multi-colored Black South Sea cultured pearls, and 120 multi-colored South Sea and Fresh Water pearls.

If you don’t have a ticket to television’s most important evening of the year, don’t worry! You can still feel like you’re part of the action, as Haute Living had a sneak peek inside the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards’ most VIP event: its annual Governors Ball.

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Here are the haute secrets of Aram Amid-Hozour, who runs one of LA’s premiere luxury textile stores, the Medallion Rug Gallery. Here are his top picks for the best places to eat, drink and, of course, shop in the City of Angels.

To call Jay Leno a motorcycle enthusiast is an understatement. Given that he owns more than 70 riders alone and has a website dedicated to his affection for autos, the late night icon was the natural choice to host a fete in honor of Brough Superior Motorcycles’ return to the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Escada has launched a new concept boutique at Orange County’s tony South Coast Plaza. The luxury womenswear brand’s new location in Newport Beach will feature two product lines, including Escada and Escada Sport.

Ron Howard’s Formula One film Rush has been announced as the opener for the upcoming Zurich International Film Festival. The drama stars Chris Hemsworth as iconic British race car driver James Hunt.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.